A common issue in property rental is recovering possession of the dwelling when a tenant refuses to vacate after their lease ends. Residential leases may terminate due to a material breach, failure to pay rent, or the expiration of the leasing term. Even when the lease is terminated, landlords often encounter situations where tenants remain […]
Balancing the rights of tenants and landlords, Florida law specifies several practices that landlords are prohibited from engaging in. Such practices are outlined in Section 83.67, Florida Statutes, which also provides the remedies available to tenants if a landlord violates these provisions. For landlords, understanding these laws are essential to avoid unintentionally committing prohibited acts. […]
The Volusia County Bar Association is losing its long-time executive director, Kathie Selover. Kathie, pictured here next to me, is retiring on May 30th after a 20 year tenure with our local Bar association. I met Kathie through little league and other activities when our kids were young. I was president of the Bar just before […]