Recent Blog Posts
Risk Management For Real Estate Investors
Real estate naturally carries risk, and with risk comes the need for asset protection. While different tools may work best for different investors, the need to have safeguards in place so that your carefully-built business is not taken down by one bit of bad luck like an unexpected lawsuit. The right attorney can determine… Read More »
Florida Landlords & Requests For Entry
One bad habit encountered among Florida landlords, particularly new ones, is the tendency to see a rented dwelling as still being theirs, to do with it as they see fit. In reality, while of course they still may own the premises, renting a dwelling gives a tenant certain rights – including the right to… Read More »
Environmental Changes Affect Florida’s Real Estate Investment Market
In recent years, events have made Florida and its legislature more aware of the importance of environmental regulation in their state. This has affected many different areas of the law, up to and including real estate, and the market has reflected this trend. Nowadays, ‘eco-friendly’ homes are becoming more and more prized by buyers… Read More »
Florida’s New “Series LLC” Law Can Help Real Estate Investors
On July 1, 2026, Florida’s new “series LLC” (limited liability company) law became active, heralding excitement for investors and entrepreneurs. While it will not benefit everyone looking to invest or create a business in the state, it is a tool that many real estate investors will find extremely helpful, as a “series LLC” can… Read More »
Can A Condo Association Bar Medical Cannabis Patients?
In general, a condo association has quite a bit of leeway in what it can accept and what it can ban or refuse. It is not uncommon these days for a condo association to ban smoking cigarettes in the common elements (or on the balcony or patio of units, which are usually considered limited… Read More »
Nuisance Laws In Condo Associations
One of the most common types of complaints that condo boards have to deal with is nuisance complaints. The word “nuisance” is not explicitly defined in Florida law, so often it falls to the board to issue a ruling on a case-by-case basis to diffuse tension between unit owners. Whether you are a board… Read More »
Questions About Florida Condo Association Websites
In January 2026, Florida’s legislature changed the state’s Condominium Act by lowering the threshold over which a community association has to maintain a website from 150 to 25 units. This means that now, any condo association with 25 or more (non-timeshare) units must have a website, mobile app, or web portal with a section… Read More »
Florida Rules For Security Deposits
The landlord-tenant relationship has a reputation for being contentious in general, when in reality countless landlords and tenants work well together and no issues appear. That said, even a cordial landlord and tenant may wind up in a dispute when the issue is the security deposit. The handling of a tenant’s security deposit is… Read More »
Dealing With “Difficult” Tenants
Most landlords and tenants in Florida are able to work together effectively, even if they may not have a personal liking for one another. However, it is common to have moments where the parties simply do not see eye to eye. If you are a landlord and find yourself in this position, there are… Read More »
Legal Responsibilities Of Florida Condo Associations
People who agree to serve as a member of their condominium association sometimes think that the position is honorary or that somehow, very little work would be required. In reality, a board member has significant obligations, both to the board, the owners, and the association overall. Both Florida law and the association’s governing documents… Read More »