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,...
by Tim Baldwin | Apr 14, 2025 | Law
In a recent case, Childers v. Allstate Indemnity Co., a Texas landlord learned the hard way that failing to adhere to their insurance policy terms can have devastating financial consequences. The ruling serves as a critical reminder to property owners: insurance...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 31, 2025 | Law
On February 5, 2025, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeals issued a significant ruling in Klein v. 17121 Jade Ocean Condo, LLC, providing important clarity on how landlords can recover costs for unpaid rent, property damage, and missing items in residential lease...
