by Tim Baldwin | Oct 7, 2024 | Law
Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), certain landlords are required to comply with specific provisions that protect tenants who are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. These provisions are designed to ensure that...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 2, 2024 | Law
A Houston tenant, Geraldenese Freeman, has filed a $1 million lawsuit against Commerce Capital Partners LLC, the operator of 2400 Briarwest Apartments, and its owner, Comcapp West Oaks LLC, after a portion of her unit’s ceiling collapsed on her. Freeman claims the...
by Tim Baldwin | Sep 30, 2024 | Law
In Norman v. Ashburn Square Homeowners Assoc., 49 Fla. L. Weekly D1899a (Hillsborough Co., 2024), the Florida court addressed a dispute between Jacqueline Norman, a property owner, and the Ashburn Square Homeowners’ Association (HOA) concerning the towing of...
by Tim Baldwin | Sep 27, 2024 | Law
On August 15, 2024, Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), issued a critical letter addressing the use of nuisance laws and ordinances by local governments and their potential discriminatory...
by Tim Baldwin | Sep 23, 2024 | Lease Agreements, Law
As a residential landlord, it’s crucial to understand the legal requirements that apply when a military tenant seeks to terminate a lease early. Florida and federal laws apply. In Florida, Section 83.682 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.) governs this situation,...
by Tim Baldwin | Aug 28, 2024 | Law
In 2023, the Florida legislature passed HB 941, which introduced significant changes to Florida Statute 767.14, expanding its reach to include Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). This amendment limits both local governments and PHAs from enforcing dog policies based...
