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...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 3, 2025 | Law
The case of Perez v. Richman Three Lakes Development Partners, LLC, 2022-019260-CA-01 (Miami-Dade Cnty) offers critical lessons for landlords in managing their rental properties, particularly regarding the enforcement of pet policies. This case highlights the legal...
by Tim Baldwin | Feb 10, 2025 | Law
A series of lawsuits has been filed by the families of three victims of gun violence at Cedar Grove Apartments, an affordable housing property in Miami Gardens, Florida. The lawsuits allege that negligent security measures by the property owners led to two deaths and...