by Tim Baldwin | Jun 2, 2025 | Security Deposits
In a recent Florida case, Phillips v. Arizona27 LLC, FLWSUPP 3211PHIL (Orange Cnty. 2024) the county court underscored critical lessons for landlords about correctly managing security deposits pursuant to Florida Statute §83.49. This case demonstrates how crucial it...
by Tim Baldwin | Jun 11, 2024 | Security Deposits, Law
Dog Damaged Chair It’s inevitable: tenants will cause damage to the rental property. Even good tenants may cause some damage to the property. Landlords must deal with valuating those damages for purposes of making a claim on the security deposit or filing a lawsuit...
by Tim Baldwin | Jun 3, 2024 | Security Deposits
tenant damage Navigating the complexities of security deposit claims is a vital responsibility for property managers, ensuring both legal compliance and fair treatment of tenants. In this article, we’ll explore the detailed procedure property managers must...
by Tim Baldwin | May 13, 2024 | Security Deposits, Law
Landlords face a lot of liability in the rental business, but unfortunately, a notable percentage of landlords do not do things legally or properly–and they may not even realize it. They may have done things the wrong way for years, and thus, they feel that they...
by Tim Baldwin | Apr 23, 2024 | Law, Security Deposits, Uncategorized
In AEGIS ELECTRIC & GAS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED v. ECI MANAGEMENT LLC, 967 F.3d 1216 (11th Cir. 2020), the appellate federal court addressed an issue where the property manager’s insurance provider did not cover the property...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 1, 2023 | Security Deposits
Security deposit disputes are one of the most common contentions and issues in landlord-tenant relationships and law. Most state statutes prescribe procedures for landlords holding and claiming a security deposit and for the tenant to object to the landlord’s claim....
