by Tim Baldwin | Nov 4, 2025 | Landlord
A recent Florida appellate case, Chung v. Hurley, delivers good news for landlords and clears up a major point of confusion about F.S. 83.67. The court ruled that this law’s protections apply only to property inside a tenant’s dwelling unit, not to vehicles, boats, or...
by Tim Baldwin | Nov 4, 2025 | Landlord
When disputes arise between landlords and tenants over property removal, the difference between what is inside the rental unit and what is located outside can determine whether a landlord is exposed to liability. A Florida appellate court made an important ruling that...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 27, 2025 | Lease Agreements
Florida law allows a landlord to terminate a residential tenancy when the tenant has abandoned the premises. However, because the law strictly prohibits unlawful eviction, landlords must be cautious and deliberate when making an abandonment determination. Misjudging...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 27, 2025 | Lease Agreements
If a tenant stops paying rent and seems to have disappeared, many landlords assume they can immediately change the locks and move on. But in Florida, misjudging a tenant’s abandonment can lead to serious legal trouble. Under Florida law, abandonment is more than just...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 20, 2025 | Law
Few events create more confusion for landlords than the death of a tenant. When the last legal occupant of a rental unit passes away, the landlord may be left with unanswered questions: Who has authority to enter the unit? Can the landlord retake possession? What...
