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Quick Summary HUD rescinded its longstanding guidance on emotional support animals on May 22, 2026, announcing that it will generally only pursue Fair Housing Act complaints involving animals that have been individually trained to perform disability-related tasks — a...
Quick Summary Florida law gives landlords 15 days to return a tenant’s full security deposit if they’re not making any deductions. If they are claiming damages or unpaid amounts, they have 30 days to send an official, written “Notice of Intent to Impose a Claim.”...
A commercial lease allows a landlord who owns industrial, retail or mixed-use space to profit off of their holdings. They collect rent and possibly maintenance fees from tenants. Commercial leases often last for multiple years, limiting how much time and energy...
Evicting a commercial tenant is a complex legal process that requires careful adherence to Florida state laws. For landlords, navigating these laws is essential to protect their property rights while avoiding costly legal missteps. The lease agreement that a tenant...
People who own real property may decide to rent it out to others to monetize their resources. In theory, a residential rental agreement is beneficial for both the landlord and the tenant. The tenant obtains stable housing with minimal maintenance obligations. The...
Landlords receive rent in exchange for providing a space for a tenant to occupy. Both residential and commercial landlords typically have some degree of maintenance responsibility for rented properties. In commercial leases, it is common for landlords to divide...
Tenants who are negotiating a commercial lease are often eager to keep their costs as low as possible. They may negotiate specific terms with a landlord in the hopes of keeping monthly payments low and limiting their long-term liability should their company fail or...
As a commercial landlord with a bad tenant, you probably feel like it’s within your rights to simply throw the tenant out. And perhaps that should be within your rights, but the law tries to protect both tenants and landlords from abuse of lese and rental agreements....
Being a landlord is both financially rewarding and risky. On the one hand, you have a steady source of income. On the other, you may land bad tenants who cause lots of trouble or costly damage. One way to protect yourself against potential expenses is by requiring a...
Let us say you purchased a condominium building and are about to become a landlord for the first time. The property management agreement you use sets terms and responsibilities for your legal protection, and your tenants clearly understand what they sign. Here are...