Florida is the happy home of so many native Floridians as well as the destination state of so many new residents. We have a variety of living options, including many rental properties that are well-maintained and comfortable. But what happens when your rental unit or the associated public spaces need…
Having your groceries delivered can be a major time-saver, and meal kit services provide you with all the ingredients for a gourmet meal at home without having to shop for everything. But there are health risks associated with these services, which wise consumers can mitigate by taking certain precautions. Major…
We have many military personnel and retirees living here in Florida. If you ingested water from Camp Lejeune, it is important you understand the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA). Enacted in August 2022, the CLJA gives injured parties a two-year window to sue the federal government for injuries sustained due…
Nursing home abuse and neglect are, sadly, not uncommon. In 2020, over 15,000 complaints were filed with nursing home ombudsmen throughout the country (the ombudsman is someone who handles long-term care complaints in each state). Undoubtedly, many more cases go unreported. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime…
Airbnb and Vrbo (“Vacation Rentals By Owner”) give property owners the opportunity to rent out their units to travelers in our great state of Florida. But while these two companies have policies and requirements for the rental units and hosts, by the very nature of the service, they do not…
It is legal to sue a Florida governmental body for injuries due to negligence, but it must be handled differently and more quickly than when suing an individual or business. It’s best to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to avoid losing your right to sue. As…
Cosmetic surgery is elective surgery, generally for the purpose of changing a person’s looks. Surgery to remove significant scarring or to repair a deviated septum would not generally be considered cosmetic surgery, as they are repairing some part of the body that is damaged or not working properly. Examples of…
Not all medical care is necessary, adequate, and safe. In fact, medical intervention can cause harm resulting in substantial and lifelong injury. Medical intervention can come in the form of medication, surgery, medical devices, and therapies. Whenever you are given a medical recommendation by a doctor or other medical specialist,…
The Florida Fair Housing Act of 1968 was designed to protect tenants from unfair treatment by landlords. The current Florida Statutes incorporate these principles and lay out the rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and the tenant. Read Do’s and Don’t’s: What Your Florida Landlord is Responsible For to…
Landlords and property owners who rent out their property to tenants must fulfill certain legal obligations in Florida. Under Florida law, tenants are equal parties with the landlord and have rights and responsibilities, just as the landlord does. What the landlord can’t do The Florida Fair Housing Act of 1968…