by Tim Baldwin | Aug 26, 2024 | Law
Residential Landlord Tenant Law is governed by Florida Statutes ch. 83, pt. 2. The statute contains a provision in F.S. 83.60(2) that requires the tenant to post all back rent and rent that accrues during the pending eviction proceeding into the court registry, and...
by Tim Baldwin | Aug 14, 2024 | Law
Landlords oftentimes face the issue of whether they can limit the number of occupants in a residential rental unit. The short answer is yes, but there are limitations and legal considerations to ensure that the policy does not violate Fair Housing laws. In general, a...
by Tim Baldwin | Aug 2, 2024 | Law
I’ve written about the recent amendment to F.S. ch. 82 (Unlawful Detainer) here. The changes to the statute are very helpful to property owners who have unauthorized non-tenant occupants on their property, by enabling the owner to sign an affidavit with the sheriff’s...
by Tim Baldwin | Jul 24, 2024 | Law
Many times, property owners want to avoid personal liability and create tax benefits in their rental business. One way to do that is to create a corporation or company (“company”) and transfer ownership of the rental property to those entities. Also, many times...
by Tim Baldwin | Jul 15, 2024 | Law
On January 1, 2023, what is known as the “Miya’s Law” went into effect in Florida, which imposes certain obligations on landlords who qualify under the F.S. 83.515, and the obligations are designed to enhance safety of residents who live in the rental units of these...
by Tim Baldwin | Jul 12, 2024 | Law
Some Landlords may not realize, but they must be licensed by the Florida’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants (“Division”) when they own a rental property that meets the definition of “nontransient” public lodging. This article briefly explains Florida’s basic...
