by alwin l | Jan 26, 2026 | Evictions
Eviction law in Florida is built on strict statutory rules designed to protect both landlords and tenants. But when tenants fail to follow those rules, courts cannot step in to create exceptions based on sympathy or seeming “fairness”. A recent case from Florida’s...
by alwin l | Nov 24, 2025 | Evictions
In August 2025, news broke of a $23 million lawsuit filed in Oregon after a sheriff’s deputy was shot multiple times while serving a writ of possession at an apartment community. According to court filings, the tenant had displayed troubling behavior for months before...
by alwin l | Nov 17, 2025 | Evictions
Evictions don’t always end when the tenant moves out. Sometimes, the losing tenant strikes back with new claims, alleging unfair practices, harassment, or violations of consumer protection laws. A recent federal case, Lacayo v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 2019 U.S. Dist....
by Tim Baldwin | Aug 25, 2025 | Evictions
Landlords often rely on Florida’s landlord-tenant statutes to regain possession of rental properties when tenants overstay or violate lease terms. However, when a tenant has obtained a domestic violence (DV) injunction against the landlord, the legal landscape becomes...
by Tim Baldwin | May 26, 2025 | Evictions
The recent Florida case, Live Oak-Meadows L.P. v. Maulden, FLWSUPP 3211LIVE (Suwannee Cnty. 2024), provides landlords crucial guidance on eviction procedures, especially when managing subsidized housing. In this case, the landlord’s eviction claim was dismissed due to...
by Tim Baldwin | Apr 2, 2025 | Evictions
Introduction: A $17M Warning for Property Owners The case of 940 Ocean Drive, LLC v. Sobe U.S., LLC serves as a cautionary tale for landlords and property managers about the importance of honesty, good faith, and legal compliance in handling lease disputes. This case,...
