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...
by Tim Baldwin | Jun 23, 2025 | Law
In March 2025, a class action lawsuit was filed in Duval County Circuit Court against LVL Living, a prominent multi-state property management company operating rental housing throughout Florida. The case—Joyner, et al v. LVL Living LLC, et al, Case No....
by Tim Baldwin | May 19, 2025 | Law
Navigating lease agreements can become complex when military families face relocation due to military orders. A common question arises when a dependent spouse signs a lease individually, without the servicemember listed as a tenant or occupant: does the dependent...
by Tim Baldwin | May 12, 2025 | Law
HB 615 has been signed into law, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, and effectively overturns a 4th DCA case, Harari, by codifying a new framework that gives tenants (and landlords) the discretion to opt in or out of receiving notices by email. Under the new...
by Tim Baldwin | Apr 28, 2025 | Law
When a Landlord’s Entry Became a Felony Landlords have legal rights when managing rental properties, but they must also respect tenants’ rights to privacy and exclusive possession. Failing to comply with landlord access laws can have severe consequences,...
