by Tim Baldwin | Oct 2, 2024 | Law
A Houston tenant, Geraldenese Freeman, has filed a $1 million lawsuit against Commerce Capital Partners LLC, the operator of 2400 Briarwest Apartments, and its owner, Comcapp West Oaks LLC, after a portion of her unit’s ceiling collapsed on her. Freeman claims the...
by Tim Baldwin | Sep 30, 2024 | Law
In Norman v. Ashburn Square Homeowners Assoc., 49 Fla. L. Weekly D1899a (Hillsborough Co., 2024), the Florida court addressed a dispute between Jacqueline Norman, a property owner, and the Ashburn Square Homeowners’ Association (HOA) concerning the towing of...
by Tim Baldwin | Sep 27, 2024 | Law
On August 15, 2024, Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), issued a critical letter addressing the use of nuisance laws and ordinances by local governments and their potential discriminatory...
by Tim Baldwin | Sep 23, 2024 | Lease Agreements, Law
As a residential landlord, it’s crucial to understand the legal requirements that apply when a military tenant seeks to terminate a lease early. Florida and federal laws apply. In Florida, Section 83.682 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.) governs this situation,...
by Tim Baldwin | Sep 20, 2024 | Evictions
Dealing with tenant property left behind after a tenant vacates a rental unit is a common but complex issue that landlords must navigate carefully. Florida law imposes strict guidelines on how landlords can handle such situations, including specific circumstances...
