by Andy Harp | Jun 30, 2026 | Notices, Evictions, fair housing, Lease Agreements
In Florida, summer can turn a quiet apartment community into something that feels more like a vacation resort. One resident has family in town for the week. Then a few more relatives show up. Then friends arrive with beach bags, coolers, pool floats, and children...
by Andy Harp | Jun 16, 2026 | Notices
As Florida communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, property managers across the state are preparing for a different kind of holiday tradition: an increase in resident complaints. From late-night gatherings and parking disputes to noise complaints and...
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 | Jun 1, 2026 | fair housing
The Old Reality: Landlords Felt Trapped by ESA Requests For years, emotional support animal requests have been one of the biggest headaches in property management. One week it is a legitimate accommodation request for a trained assistance animal. The next week it is...
by Tim Baldwin | May 25, 2026 | Law
Since 2006, I have emphasized that the rental housing industry was heading toward a reckoning over “hidden fees”, confusing pricing structures, and inconsistent disclosures. In 2025, that reckoning arrived, and it arrived in the form of a landmark lawsuit and...
by Tim Baldwin | May 18, 2026 | Evictions
Florida eviction law moves fast, and in summary-procedure cases, the smallest procedural mistake can determine the entire outcome. The recent case Fisher v. Housing Authority of Key West shows exactly how quickly a landlord can win possession when the correct...
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 | May 4, 2026 | Landlord Rights
New Court Rulings Every Florida Landlord Should Know During COVID-19, landlords faced sweeping government orders—eviction bans, rent delays, access restrictions, and in some cases, total shutdowns of private property. Now, courts are finally weighing in, and the...
by Tim Baldwin | May 4, 2026 | Landlord Rights
When COVID-19 hit in 2020, governments across the United States—federal, state, and local—issued sweeping emergency orders. Many of these orders had significant and sometimes devastating impacts on residential and commercial landlords. These impacts ranged from bans...
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,...
