by Tim Baldwin | Jul 7, 2025 | Lease Agreements
Noise complaints are among the most common — and most difficult — lease violations for landlords to enforce. While tenants expect quiet enjoyment of their homes, proving that one resident’s noise disrupts another’s peace is often a battle of conflicting testimony....
by Tim Baldwin | Jun 16, 2025 | Lease Agreements
Florida landlords often face a gray area when a tenant delivers the rental property keys before the lease’s stated termination date or the early vacate date identified in the tenant’s written notice to terminate early. Whether the lease ends naturally or due to the...
by Tim Baldwin | Jun 9, 2025 | Lease Agreements
Navigating SCRA & Florida Law Conflicts Landlords in Florida who rent to military servicemembers must navigate the intersection of federal law, specifically the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and state law, notably Florida Statute §83.682. Understanding...
by Tim Baldwin | Feb 19, 2025 | Lease Agreements
As a landlord, managing rental properties comes with numerous responsibilities, including maintaining habitable living conditions for tenants as required under Florida law, specifically Florida Statutes §83.51(1). However, unforeseen circumstances such as major damage...
by Tim Baldwin | Feb 3, 2025 | Lease Agreements
For landlords, a well-drafted lease agreement is the cornerstone of a successful landlord-tenant relationship. A critical provision in any residential lease is the “Move-In Date” clause. This provision outlines the timeline for a tenant to take possession...
by Tim Baldwin | Dec 23, 2024 | Lease Agreements
As a property manager, ensuring timely and accurate rent payments is critical. Occasionally, tenants may pay with a money order, only for the landlord’s bank to reject it, leaving rent unpaid. Many times, tenants believe that by delivering the money order, their...