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...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 24, 2025 | Law
On January 24, 2025, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in MIMG CLXXII Retreat on 6th, LLC v. Mackenzie Miller, a case that has far-reaching implications for landlord-tenant law and federal preemption doctrines. The ruling clarified the interpretation...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 19, 2025 | Law
In the realm of property management, understanding the legal framework governing tenant interactions is critical. The recent case of Philippeaux v. Miami Apartments Investors, LLC serves as a pertinent example of the legal challenges property managers may face,...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 10, 2025 | Law
Florida Statute 768.0706 provides multifamily residential property owners and operators with a critical opportunity to reduce liability related to criminal acts committed by third parties on their premises. By implementing specific security measures and crime...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 5, 2025 | Law
The recent 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in MacNeil v. Bengal Properties, Inc., No. 24-11043 (Jan. 27, 2025) provides critical insights for Florida landlords regarding the imposition of early termination fees under Fla. Stat. § 83.595. This case underscores...
