by Tim Baldwin | May 25, 2026 | Law
Since 2006, I have emphasized that the rental housing industry was heading toward a reckoning over “hidden fees”, confusing pricing structures, and inconsistent disclosures. In 2025, that reckoning arrived, and it arrived in the form of a landmark lawsuit and...
by Tim Baldwin | Jan 12, 2026 | Law
On September 10, 2025, Florida’s First District Court of Appeals entered a major ruling regarding a person’s right to open carry a firearm in Florida. What does this mean for landlords? This article will address several legal issues and practical considerations. On...
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...
by Tim Baldwin | Dec 1, 2025 | Law
The Florida Condominium Act, F.S. ch. 718, governs the relationships between condominium associations and unit owners. This statute affects not just the condo unit owner but also tenants who occupy a condo unit. Importantly, the Act does not automatically impose...
by Tim Baldwin | Nov 10, 2025 | Law
Landlords often face complaints from tenants about neighboring trees whose branches or roots extend over the property line, damaging fences, roofs, driveways, or landscaping. The problem can quickly escalate when tenants expect the landlord to fix what is ultimately...
