by alwin l | Feb 16, 2026 | Real Cases
Not every bump in the sidewalk becomes a lawsuit but some do. In Jackson v. Florida Department of Transportation, 50 Fla. L. Weekly D2224b (Fla. 5th DCA Oct. 10, 2025), the appellate court drew an important line for property owners and managers. The court ruled that a...
by alwin l | Feb 9, 2026 | Real Cases
Can a property management company face punitive damages when a contractor it hires causes injury? It’s certainly possible, but in Marichal v. Malu One, LLC, Case No. 2023-014346-CA-01 (Miami-Dade Cir. Ct. June 4, 2025), a Miami-Dade Circuit Court answered...
by alwin l | Jan 19, 2026 | Real Cases
The recent Fifth Circuit case of Jackson v. S2 Residential (Sept. 19, 2025) offers valuable guidance for landlords and property managers navigating Fair Housing Act (FHA) compliance, security deposit policies, and tenant habitability complaints. While the landlord...
by alwin l | Dec 29, 2025 | Real Cases
Landlords and community associations frequently face requests from residents with disabilities to modify properties for accessibility. These requests often raise questions about liability, insurance, and risk management. A recent Palm Beach County appellate decision...
by alwin l | Dec 22, 2025 | Real Cases
In September 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided United States v. Simpson (No. 24-50284), a case that began with an eviction and ended in federal criminal charges. The story is unsettling, but it offers powerful lessons for landlords on how to handle...
