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...
by Tim Baldwin | Jul 21, 2025 | Law
For landlords who lease commercial properties, contractual details can make or break a case in court. The recent decision in Pierre’s Caribbean Cuisine LLC v. LeaseFlorida LLC (3rd DCA 2025) underscores an essential lesson: if a landlord wants a tenant or guarantor to...
by Tim Baldwin | Jun 30, 2025 | Law
The recent decision in Park Crossing Homeowners Association v. Suarez, Case Nos. 4D2023-3116 and 4D2024-0170 (Fla. 4th DCA Apr. 30, 2025), sheds light on the legal tensions between community enforcement rights and the federal and state protections afforded to persons...
