by Tim Baldwin | Oct 28, 2024 | Evictions
When you, as a property owner, successfully prevail in an Unlawful Detainer action against a detainee, the next step may be removing the detainee’s mobile home from your property. This process is governed by Florida Statute § 713.785, which outlines the rights and...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 23, 2024 | Lease Agreements
In the eviction case of Pelican Bay Communities LLC v. Robert Nicholas Klaren, FLWSUPP 3205PELI (Brevard County, June 3, 2024), the county court ruled in favor of the tenant, Robert Klaren. Klaren, who is legally blind in one eye and has mobility issues, had been...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 16, 2024 | Lease Agreements
As a property manager, your responsibilities encompass far more than simply overseeing rent collection and maintenance. One of the key areas where property managers must be particularly vigilant is in ensuring that rental agreements are comprehensive and clear,...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 9, 2024 | Law
In the case of Water Oaks Apartments Ltd. v. Doris Grenier (Volusia County, 2011), the court ruled against a landlord who sought to evict a tenant from a subsidized housing unit after terminating her rent subsidy. The case highlights important lessons for landlords,...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 7, 2024 | Law
Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), certain landlords are required to comply with specific provisions that protect tenants who are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. These provisions are designed to ensure that...