by Tim Baldwin | Jun 8, 2026 | Real Cases
Real estate ownership—whether with a spouse, family member, friend, or business partner—can become a financial minefield if the parties fail to document their rights and obligations. A recent appellate case, Lantz v. Gibson, illustrates how even well-intentioned...
by Tim Baldwin | May 11, 2026 | Real Cases
When a commercial tenant stops paying rent, every day of delay costs a landlord real money. But in Florida, the difference between a fast, decisive eviction and a drawn-out legal mess often comes down to one thing: whether your attorney understands the strict...
by Tim Baldwin | Apr 27, 2026 | Real Cases
Estrella v. Key Biscayne (2025): A Major Win for Property Rights The recent case, Estrella v. Village of Key Biscayne, 2025-6-AP-01 (Miami-Dade Cnty. September 5, 2025), offers insightful guidance for Florida landlords who find themselves fighting code enforcement,...
by Tim Baldwin | Apr 13, 2026 | Real Cases
When a tenant or borrower stops paying, most landlords assume they can simply “accelerate the debt,” sue, and recover attorney’s fees. But a recent Florida appellate decision shows how one misstep in that process can erase your right to recover tens of thousands of...
by Tim Baldwin | Apr 13, 2026 | Real Cases
Landlords increasingly rely on promissory notes, repayment agreements, early-termination fee agreements, and other credit instruments to secure money owed by tenants. But a recent Florida appellate court decision, Miller v. ARCPE Bahamas, LLC, 5D2024-2573 (Fla. 5th...
by Tim Baldwin | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized, Real Cases
The 2025 case Thompson v. Leon County, 2025 AP 4 (Leon Cnty. September 12, 2025) is a significant reminder to landlords, rural property owners, and investors that local governments maintain broad authority to perform visual inspections for code violations from...
