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July 7, 2025 | Landlord Tenant Law

Consequences for Landlords Who Violate Housing Codes in Florida

Florida’s habitability rules impose non-negotiable duties on every owner, board, and property manager. Under Chapter 83 of the Residential Landlord–Tenant Act, a landlord who ignores building, housing, or health codes risks far more than a disgruntled tenant. Ferrer Law Group has seen routine maintenance lapses snowball into six-figure fines, suspended rental licenses, and lawsuits that […]

March 7, 2022 | Consumer Protection Law, Landlord Tenant Law

CAN I SUE MY LANDLORD FOR LACK OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT?

Living in a space controlled by a landlord means that you are at the mercy of the ability of that landlord to maintain the property. At least this is true to some extent. However, there are laws that apply to landlord-tenant relationships that must be followed as well. If you are a tenant living in […]

February 7, 2022 | Community Association Law, Condo Law, Consumer Protection Law, Deceptive Trade Practices, HOA Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Real Estate Litigation

WHAT CAN BE CONSIDERED BREACH OF CONTRACT?

Contracts are legally binding documents that are typically signed and agreed upon by two parties or more. Unfortunately, these legally binding documents aren’t always honored. If either party who agreed to the contract decides to or cannot fulfill their end of the bargain, there are likely to be legal repercussions involved. In case of a […]

January 10, 2022 | Consumer Protection Law, Landlord Tenant Law

MY TENANTS DESTROYED MY PROPERTY, CAN AN ATTORNEY HELP?

While property damage is something no landlord wants, it’s often inevitable since no amount of background check will ever determine how tenants will treat your property. Typical wear and tear are understandable. However, holes in the wall, broken doors, windows, etc., are beyond that. Here’s how to handle damage left by renters, including searching for […]

October 8, 2019 | Consumer Protection Law, Medical Bills

What Happens When You Don’t Pay a Hospital Bill?

As Americans sink under medical expenses, debt collectors go to great—and sometimes strange—lengths to collect.

October 1, 2019 | Consumer Protection Law, Medical Bills

The Hangover From the ER Bill!

Which Was Worse: The Bachelor Party Hangover Or The Hangover From The ER Bill?

July 17, 2017 | Consumer Protection Law

How Unintended Consequences of a Federal Law Can Put Attorneys at Risk

Florida Business Review (Online)July 17, 2017 Monday A federal law designed to protect consumers is doing the opposite for creditors rights attorneys – stripping them of defenses and heightening their exposure to legal malpractice suits. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act aims to combat unfair, abusive and deceptive debt collection practices. But a series of […]

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