A recent Florida appellate case, Chung v. Hurley, delivers good news for landlords and clears up a major point of confusion about F.S. 83.67. The court ruled that this law’s protections apply only to property inside a tenant’s dwelling unit, not to vehicles, boats, or other items stored outside.
What does this mean for you? If a tenant leaves a broken-down car in your driveway, stores a boat in the yard, or abandons property in a parking space, you may have the legal right to remove it without triggering F.S. 83.67’s penalties, as long as you follow towing and local laws.
In our full article, we break down the court’s reasoning, the key definitions of “dwelling unit” vs. “premises,” and give real-world examples of how landlords can act decisively in similar situations.
Read the full article at pmlawsolutions.com and learn how this case protects your rights.