by Tim Baldwin | Jan 5, 2026 | Landlord
On June 24, 2025, one of America’s largest real estate groups, Greystar Management Services, LLC (Greystar), agreed to pay over $1.4 million to resolve claims that it illegally charged early lease termination fees to active-duty servicemembers protected under the...
by Tim Baldwin | Dec 29, 2025 | Real Cases
Landlords and community associations frequently face requests from residents with disabilities to modify properties for accessibility. These requests often raise questions about liability, insurance, and risk management. A recent Palm Beach County appellate decision...
by Tim Baldwin | Dec 22, 2025 | Real Cases
In September 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided United States v. Simpson (No. 24-50284), a case that began with an eviction and ended in federal criminal charges. The story is unsettling, but it offers powerful lessons for landlords on how to handle...
by Tim Baldwin | Dec 15, 2025 | Law
Landlords often deal with lease terminations for reasons like nonpayment, breach, or mutual agreement. But one of the most challenging situations is when the last remaining tenant dies during the lease term. Florida law provides some guidance, but landlords may...
by Tim Baldwin | Dec 8, 2025 | Law
When a landlord owns rental property within a homeowner association (HOA), the landlord must navigate not only Florida’s landlord-tenant laws but also the HOA’s restrictive covenants, rules, and enforcement actions. A recent case from Florida’s Fourth District Court...
