by Tim Baldwin | Apr 6, 2026 | Real Cases
The 2025 Florida Case That Changed Private Road Enforcement What happens when a Florida property owner insists that code enforcement has no right to drive down a private road, no right to inspect their home from the roadway, and no right to post a violation notice on...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 2, 2026 | Real Cases
A recent Florida appellate decision, Navas Bar & Grill, Inc. v. Tapias (2d DCA Oct. 15, 2025), drives home a simple but critical rule for landlords and property managers: if you’re served with a lawsuit, take it seriously and appear to defend—immediately. Even if...
by Tim Baldwin | 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 Tim Baldwin | 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 Tim Baldwin | 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 Tim Baldwin | 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...
