by Tim Baldwin | Jul 4, 2023 | Law
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law several changes to the Florida Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Fl. St. ch. 83, pt. 2). These changes certainly affect landlords, property managers, and investors. These changes take effect on July 1, 2023. The following is a brief...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 1, 2023 | Evictions
In any type of legal action, a settlement agreement is normally an option for the parties to resolve the case. In a settlement agreement, the parties can take control of the outcome, rather than go through litigation, with its inherent risks and, at a minimum, time...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 1, 2023 | Security Deposits
Security deposit disputes are one of the most common contentions and issues in landlord-tenant relationships and law. Most state statutes prescribe procedures for landlords holding and claiming a security deposit and for the tenant to object to the landlord’s claim....
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 1, 2023 | Lease Agreements
A recent county court decision in an eviction case reveals how judges can view and rule on landlord-tenant issues arising out of an eviction lawsuit and in light of Florida Statutes (FS), ch. 83, pt. 2. The highlighted case is Cobb v. Pittman, 2018CC3251 in Bay County...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 1, 2023 | Notices
Landlord-Tenant law is driven largely by notices. Without the delivery of proper notices to the tenant, landlords will lose the remedy to enforce the lease and tenant obligations. Here are several important situations where F.S. ch. 83, pt. 2 requires that the...
