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...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 6, 2025 | Law
Landlords routinely apply uniform rules to promote fairness especially when it comes to fees for parking, amenities, or services. But what happens when a tenant with a disability requests that a fee be waived as a “reasonable accommodation”? The Fair...
by Tim Baldwin | Sep 29, 2025 | Law
On June 30, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 7031, which among other tax changes, repeals Section 212.031, Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2025. This means that as of that date, landlords will no longer charge — and tenants will no longer...
by Tim Baldwin | Sep 22, 2025 | Law
Arbitration clauses are not uncommon in residential leases, assisted living residency agreements, and other housing-related contracts. These clauses aim to streamline dispute resolution, but their enforceability depends on how they are drafted and whether their terms...
by Tim Baldwin | Sep 1, 2025 | Law
Starting October 1, 2025, Florida landlords and mobile home park owners will be required to disclose certain flood history information to prospective tenants under a new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis—Senate Bill 948. This law adds Sections 83.512 and 723.011(6)...
by Tim Baldwin | Aug 11, 2025 | Law
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a final rule, published in the Federal Register (Vol. 89, No. 240), which became effective on January 13, 2025. The new rule requires certain landlords participating in HUD-assisted housing programs to...
