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,...
by Tim Baldwin | Jan 22, 2025 | Evictions
In Florida, eviction cases often present challenges that require balancing legal enforcement with practical, cost-effective solutions. One such solution is entering into a settlement agreement with the tenant. These agreements can resolve disputes efficiently and...
by Tim Baldwin | Dec 2, 2024 | Evictions
The CARES Act, enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced significant protections for tenants in federally subsidized housing. Section 4024(c)(1) of the Act provides that landlords may not require tenants in covered properties to vacate without providing...
by Tim Baldwin | Dec 2, 2024 | Law, Evictions
In a COVID-19-era appellate court ruling that underscores the importance of procedural compliance in eviction proceedings, the Florida Third District Court of Appeals upheld a trial court’s default judgment of eviction in the case of Lee v. 1510 N.E. 109 St., LLC (3rd...
