May 2025

$435,000 Settlement Secured in Toxic Commercial Lease Case

By |2025-07-10T09:51:09-05:00May 22, 2025|Case Results, Tenant Rights|0 Comments

After securing a key appellate victory, we achieved a $435,000 settlement for our client, a commercial tenant exposed to toxic mold, asbestos, and VOCs. This case highlights our commitment to protecting small businesses from negligent property conditions.

October 2022

Flooded Apartments at Arden Villas near UCF from Hurricane Ian

By |2022-10-01T14:28:40-05:00October 1, 2022|Tenant Rights|0 Comments

Hurricane Ian caused historic flooding at the Arden Villas Apartment complex near UCF. The Arden Villas apartment complex which is primarily occupied by students who attend University of Central Florida suffered historic flooded as a result of the storm.  The water levels were so high that cars were flooded out and water began breaching the doors, windows and foundations of the first floor apartments.  Residents were forced to evacuate, many requiring the assistance of the National Guard.  There have been newspaper reports that the management office for Arden Villas has not been immediately responsive to the concerns of the residents.

June 2021

The Mold Lawyers Obtains Judgment Against Landlord Who Failed to Maintain Leased Apartment

By |2021-10-13T09:13:20-05:00June 5, 2021|Case Results, Tenant Rights|0 Comments

On June 4, 2021, a Broward County Circuit Judge entered a Final Judgment against a Landlord for failing to maintain a leased apartment of a Mold Lawyers client pursuant to Florida Statute 83.51.  The Court awarded damages in various categories including reimbursement of previously paid rent, refund of security deposit, moving expenses, storage fees, replacement of damaged clothing and furniture, temporary hotel stays, application fees for renting a new apartment, lost wages, and reimbursement of medical expenses.

October 2020

Does a Tenant Have to Pay the Lease Early Termination Fee if the Apartment or Home has Mold?

By |2023-10-07T10:11:02-05:00October 24, 2020|Tenant Rights|0 Comments

Are you a Florida tenant being unjustly charged for an early lease termination due to mold or water damage? Discover how to legally avoid these penalties, ensuring your rights are protected. Dive into the intricacies of Florida's landlord-tenant laws and find out how to serve valid notices, ensuring landlords are held accountable for their responsibilities.

June 2017

What Laws Protect Florida Residents from Mold?

By |2023-10-07T10:02:18-05:00June 3, 2017|Condo Rights and Obligations, Tenant Rights|0 Comments

Explore Florida's mold protection laws and understand the critical differences compared to states like California and Texas. Dive into tenant protection regulations and mold assessment requirements, and discover the steps tenants and condo owners should take when faced with mold issues.

July 2016

The Mold Lawyer Featured on WSVN Channel 7 News

By |2018-04-28T16:26:22-05:00July 26, 2016|Tenant Rights|0 Comments

The Mold Lawyers were recently featured on WSVN Channel [...]

February 2016

Tenants Successfully Defend Eviction Due to Mold

By |2018-12-02T09:20:13-05:00February 24, 2016|Tenant Rights|0 Comments

Mold lawyer Matthew Militzok successfully defended an eviction action [...]

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