Swimming Pool Accidents in Florida and Who Is Liable
A 4-year-old walks through an unlocked gate into a neighbor’s backyard pool and drowns. The homeowner didn’t install a self-latching...
Florida Motorcycle Accident Laws and Your Right to Compensation
A rider on I-95 gets rear-ended by a distracted driver. The bike is totaled, the rider breaks both legs, and...
Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida and When You Can Sue
Introduction A woman slips on a puddle of detergent in a Fort Lauderdale Publix and fractures her wrist. She files...
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Florida
You rear-end someone on I-95 in Fort Lauderdale. The damage looks minor. You exchange insurance information, go home, and figure...
Illegal Landlord Actions in Florida That Tenants Should Report
Florida’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Chapter 83 Part II of the Florida Statutes, gives tenants specific rights and landlords...
How Much Notice Does a Florida Landlord Need to Give Before Eviction
A landlord in Fort Lauderdale serves a 3-day notice for nonpayment of rent on a Friday afternoon. The tenant pays...
HOA Disputes in Florida and What Homeowners Can Do
Florida has more homeowners’ associations than any other state. Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes governs how these associations operate,...
What Happens if a Title Search Reveals Problems in Florida
Introduction You’re two days from closing on a house in Plantation and the title company calls. There’s a $22,000 mechanic’s...
Tenant Rights When a Landlord Refuses to Make Repairs in Florida
Your air conditioner stops working in August. You text your landlord, call twice, leave a voicemail. Nothing. A week goes...
Can Your Landlord Keep Your Security Deposit in Florida
Introduction Your landlord just sent you a check for $200 of your $1,500 deposit with a note that says “cleaning...