Browse 26 landlord tenant law cases decided by Florida District Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Landlord's improper notice invalidates eviction
Wayne C. Rickert D/B/A Crystal Lake Village v. Karen Valencia and Unknown Party in Possession, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The a...
Tenant's rent payment to property manager protects against eviction
Nova Palms Holdings LLC v. Moosa Syhead, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 16, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord could evict a ...
Trailer Park Capital Improvement Fee Upheld by Florida Court
Owners of Trailers at Li'l Abner Trailer Park v. CREI Holdings, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on wh...
Tenant evicted for non-payment despite paying previous landlord
Ana Rabrenovic v. Fl Schoolhouse Investors, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord could ...
Tenant Liable for Unpaid Rent Despite Constructive Eviction Claim
Mrs. S. Gold v. RK Associates 2, Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved a landlord's alleged breach of a co...
Retaliatory Eviction Claim Fails Due to Lack of Causal Link
David M. Singer v. Jeff Berkowitz, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, holding t...
Tenant's rent payment to prior landlord is valid defense against eviction
Sandalwood 7160 LLC v. Gonzalo J. Estevez, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 1, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord, Sandalwood 7...
ADA Standing: Threat of Future Injury Sufficient for Lawsuit
Linda Siplin-Perry v. 904 1ST, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 26, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Linda Siplin-Perry, sued the defendant, 904 1ST, ...
Appellate Court Affirms Tenant's Win Over Landlord's Rent Claim
Wen Hsu v. Sariah Atassi, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved a landlord's claim for unpaid rent and damages a...
Tenant's failure to provide written notice dooms habitability defense in eviction case.
Avesta Communities, LLC, Rex v. Fred, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord, Avesta Communiti...
Tenant denied rent abatement for alleged constructive eviction
Lincolnshire Maximo. LLC v. Marina Walk, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a commercial tena...
Landlord's eviction attempt fails due to improper notice and habitability issues
Diversified Land Management, LLC v. Luis A. Agosto and Melissa Alicea, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The core dispute involved a landlord'...
Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal of False Imprisonment and Emotional Distress Claims
Payton Latario Rolle v. Viergena Katie Joseph, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's order th...
Landlord wins eviction over "unlawful use" clause and medical marijuana
Gordon Venters v. Paul James Holding, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord could evict ...
Appellate court revives defamation claim against online critic
Sheri Harris v. Gregory Lagana, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 13, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Sheri Harris, sued the defendant, Gregory Lagana, for defamat...
Appellate Court Affirms Rent Judgment, Reverses on Security Deposit and Maintenance Claims
Christopher Merril Liva v. Jamie Lynn Willard, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 12, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The core dispute involved a landlord's claim for unpaid rent ...
Guarantor Liable for Unpaid Rent Despite Tenant's Bankruptcy
Rahall v. INXS VI, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 11, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a landlord could recover unpaid rent fr...
Tenant's rent payment to prior landlord doesn't absolve debt to current landlord.
Rahall v. INXS VI, LLC, Rand, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord could evict a tenant for ...
Defamation and IIED Claims Dismissed for Insufficient Pleading
Stan Fitzgerald v. Angie Wong, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's order that dismissed a co...
Landlord denied attorney's fees due to non-reciprocal lease provision
Sandalwood 7160 LLC v. Gonzalo J. Estevez, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord could rec...
Tenant's guest smoking marijuana not a lease-violating nuisance
Raphael Clermont v. Sandra Rosenthal, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a landlord could evict...
Landlord's 'no pets' policy upheld against emotional support animal claim
Tyree v. Twin City Rentals, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a landlord's "no pets" poli...
Lease breach affirmed: Tenant failed to pay rent and violated lease terms
The Chetrit Group, LLC v. Equishares, Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Equishares, Inc....
Landlord wins damages for tenant's lease breach and abandonment
Petrano v. Sikes, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 16, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord could recover damages for unpaid r...
Landlord's breach of habitability excuses tenant's rent obligations
Ivanov, Pletsch v. Thiessen, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 13, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved a landlord's claim for unpaid rent and dam...
Tenant Escrow Payment Valid Defense Against Eviction for Non-Payment
Platinum Palm Beach Holdings LLC v. John McGowan, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a landlord...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 26 landlord tenant law cases from Florida District Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 16, Plaintiff Win: 7, Mixed: 3.
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