At Korte & Associates, we exclusively represent tenants — never landlords. The results below are real cases handled by our firm across Florida. Each one represents a family that kept their home, a case that was dismissed, or money recovered from a landlord who broke the law.

We have helped over 10,000 clients and won more than 1,000 cases across all 67 Florida counties. These are just some of them.

10,000 +

Clients Helped

1,000 +

Cases Won

All 67

Florida Counties

Facing eviction in Florida? Call Korte & Associates now for a free consultation: (561) 228-6200. We only represent tenants, never landlords.

EVICTION DEFENSE: CASE DISMISSALS

Every result below is a real Florida court order. Where available, you can view the actual court document.

Broward County

EVICTION DISMISSED — Motion to Dismiss Granted | Broward County | 2024

Tenant faced eviction filed by Bine Group LLC. Our attorneys filed a Motion to Dismiss on behalf of the tenant. Judge Ellen Feld of the 17th Judicial Circuit granted the motion. Case dismissed.

FINAL JUDGMENT VACATED — Case Dismissed | Broward County | 2025

Tenant had a final judgment of eviction entered against them by Ortsac Equity Plantation Apartments LLC. Our attorneys negotiated an agreed order vacating the final judgment entirely. The eviction judgment was wiped from the record. Case dismissed.

DEFAULT JUDGMENT SET ASIDE — Case Dismissed | Broward County | 2024

Tenant represented by our firm had a default judgment entered against her in an eviction filed by YMP Boardwalk LLC. Our attorneys successfully moved to set aside the default judgment. The judgment was vacated and the case dismissed. Judge Florence Barner, 17th Judicial Circuit.

EVICTION DISMISSED — Voluntary Dismissal | Broward County | 2024

Tenant faced eviction filed by C and V Management. After our firm's representation, the landlord filed a voluntary dismissal of the case. Case dismissed.

EVICTION DISMISSED — One Park Plaza LLC | Broward County | 2023

Tenant faced eviction filed by One Park Plaza LLC. After our firm's involvement, the landlord voluntarily dismissed the eviction complaint. Case dismissed without prejudice.

EVICTION DISMISSED — Settlement Approved by Court | Broward County | 2023

Tenant represented by our firm in eviction filed by Nani Properties LLC. Our attorneys negotiated a settlement that was approved by the court. Judge Louis Schiff ordered the case closed. Case dismissed.

EVICTION DISMISSED — Settlement Approved | Broward County | 2026

Tenant faced eviction filed by 5301 W McNab Road (FL) Owner LLC. Our attorneys negotiated a settlement stipulation approved by Judge Jackie Powell. Case dismissed. Filed May 18, 2026.

EVICTION DISMISSED — Settlement, Tenant Remains in Home | Broward County | 2026

Tenant faced eviction by Marcus Louis and Juliette Louis. Our attorneys negotiated a $5,000 payment plan allowing the tenant to remain in the home. Case dismissed upon compliance. Filed May 19, 2026.

EVICTION DISMISSED — Settlement, Tenant Remains in Home | Broward County | 2026

Tenant faced eviction by Prasad Nunna and Nalini Gundabathula. Our attorneys negotiated settlement of $25,398 disputed balance with structured payment plan allowing tenant to remain in home. Case dismissed upon compliance. Filed May 19, 2026.

EVICTION DISMISSED — Order of Dismissal Signed by Judge | Broward County | 2026

Tenant faced eviction by Marcus Louis. Settlement reached May 19, 2026. Order of dismissal signed by Judge John Hurley of the 17th Judicial Circuit. Case dismissed.

Miami-Dade County

EVICTION DISMISSED — Agreed Order of Dismissal Based on Settlement | Miami-Dade County | 2024

Tenant faced eviction filed by Beverly Hills Club Apartments LLC. Our attorneys negotiated a stipulation approved by Judge Maria D. Ortiz of the 11th Judicial Circuit. Case dismissed.

EVICTION DISMISSED — Gables 37 LLC | Miami-Dade County | 2025

Tenant faced eviction filed by Gables 37 LLC. Our attorneys negotiated a stipulation approved by Judge Maria D. Ortiz of the 11th Judicial Circuit. Case dismissed.

Palm Beach County

EVICTION DISMISSED — Voluntary Dismissal After Settlement | Palm Beach County | 2024

Tenant faced eviction filed by Boynton Partners LLC. After our firm's representation and settlement negotiations, the landlord filed a voluntary dismissal. Case dismissed with each party bearing their own attorney's fees.

EVICTION DISMISSED — Boca Colony Acquisition Ltd. | Palm Beach County | 2023

Tenant faced eviction and damages complaint filed by Boca Colony Acquisition Ltd. After our firm's involvement, the landlord voluntarily dismissed the entire complaint for tenant removal and damages. Case dismissed.

Brevard County

EVICTION DISMISSED — Settlement Negotiated, Structured Move-Out | Brevard County | 2026

Tenant faced eviction filed by Cirrus Apartments LLC. Our attorneys negotiated a settlement giving the tenant until June 21, 2026 to vacate — avoiding an immediate writ of possession. Case dismissed upon compliance.

Duval County

EVICTION DISMISSED — Institutional Out-of-State Landlord | Duval County | 2026

Tenant faced eviction filed by ET Settlers Preserve Owner LLC, a Delaware-registered institutional landlord. Stipulation approved and case dismissed. Clerk directed to close file. Judge James Nealis, 4th Judicial Circuit, Jacksonville. Filed May 18, 2026.

EVICTION DISMISSED — Plaintiff Failed to Comply with Court Order | Duval County | 2023

Tenant faced eviction filed by Maryland Management Company as manager for Canyon Square in Jacksonville. The court ordered the landlord to file a status update. The landlord failed to comply. Judge dismissed the eviction complaint entirely. Case dismissed.

Hillsborough County

EVICTION DISMISSED — Voluntary Dismissal With Prejudice | Hillsborough County | 2023

Our firm secured a voluntary dismissal with prejudice from the landlord — meaning the landlord gave up the right to refile the same eviction claim. A dismissal with prejudice is one of the strongest possible outcomes for a tenant.

EVICTION DISMISSED — Plaintiff Failed to Comply with Court Order | Duval County | 2023

Tenant faced eviction filed by PF Alliance Borrower, LLC — an institutional landlord in the Tampa area. Attorney Allegra Fung represented the tenant. After our firm's involvement, the landlord filed a voluntary dismissal without prejudice through its counsel at Bush Ross, P.A. Case dismissed. Filed May 29, 2026.

Institutional landlord · Bush Ross P.A. · Tampa

Orange County

EVICTION DISMISSED — Summerfield Multifamily Partners LLC | Orange County | 2023

Tenant faced eviction filed by Summerfield Multifamily Partners LLC. After our firm's representation, the landlord voluntarily dismissed the complaint. Case dismissed without prejudice.

EVICTION DISMISSED — Landon Trace Townhomes | Orange County | 2022

Tenant faced eviction filed by Orlando Leased Housing Associates. After our firm's representation, the landlord voluntarily dismissed the action. Case dismissed without prejudice.

Security Deposit Recovery: Judgments & Settlements

We have sued and settled against some of the largest landlords in Florida — national REITs, institutional single-family rental operators, and out-of-state LLCs with BigLaw representation. Many of those results are confidential. What you see below is only part of the story.

We handle security deposit cases on a pure contingency basis — you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.

500+

Security Deposit Cases

All 67

Florida Counties

REITs · Institutions · Individual

Landlord Types We Beat

TRIAL WIN — Final Judgment Against Landlord | Palm Beach County | 2026

$7,200 awarded plus interest

Non-jury trial. Judge Sara Alijewicz of the 15th Judicial Circuit ruled in favor of the tenant against Malbrit Steel. Landlord ordered to pay $7,200 in damages plus statutory interest.

TRIAL WIN — $19,500 Total Recovery | Palm Beach County | 2024–2026

$1,675 damages + $17,825 attorney's fees = $19,500 total

Non-jury trial December 9, 2024 followed by separate attorney fee hearing January 20, 2026. Landlord Karen Gaston ordered to pay $1,675 in damages plus $17,825 in attorney's fees and costs after refusing to return a security deposit. Brian Korte personally testified at the fee hearing. Judge Sara Alijewicz.

AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT AFTER TRIAL | Palm Beach County | 2025

$12,551.83 awarded

Non-jury trial September 6, 2024. Tenant Tavara Patterson awarded $2,490 in damages plus $10,061.83 in attorney's fees and costs. Landlords Karl and Chandra Knighten ordered to pay total judgment of $12,551.83. Attorney Daniel Bialczak, 21.2 hours. Judge Sara Alijewicz.

FINAL JUDGMENT AGAINST CORPORATE LANDLORD | Palm Beach County | 2025

$7,082 awarded

Judgment against Townsend Apartments East LLC — a corporate landlord with registered agent Corporation Service Company in Tallahassee. Tenant Dennis Jackson awarded $1,492 deposit plus $5,220 attorney's fees plus $370 costs. Attorney Daniel Bialczak. Judge Sara Alijewicz. July 8, 2025.

FINAL JUDGMENT AGAINST LANDLORD |  Palm Beach County | 2025

$9,995 awarded

Judgment against 2011-43 LLC. Tenant Dontiea Kirksey awarded $4,000 security deposit plus $5,490 in attorney's fees (12.2 hours at $450/hour for Attorney Daniel Bialczak) plus $505 in costs. Landlord violated §83.49(3)(a) by failing to return the deposit to the tenant's last known mailing address within 30 days. Judge Sara Alijewicz, 15th Judicial Circuit. June 20, 2025.

FINAL JUDGMENT — Corporate Landlord | Palm Beach County | 2025

$7,175 awarded

Judgment against Wilton Pointe Apartments, LLC. Tenant Nathalie Cauvin awarded $1,440 security deposit plus $5,265 in attorney's fees (11.7 hours at $450/hour for Attorney Daniel Bialczak) plus $470 in costs. Landlord violated §83.49(3)(a) by failing to return the deposit to the tenant's last known mailing address within 30 days. Judge Sara Alijewicz, 15th Judicial Circuit. March 23, 2026.

FINAL JUDGMENT AGAINST LANDLORD | Hillsborough County | 2025

$7,756.83 awarded

Judgment against individual landlord Xiaoyun Yang in Tampa. Tenant David Lugo awarded $2,100 deposit plus $5,175 attorney's fees plus $481.83 costs. Default final judgment. Attorney Daniel Bialczak. Judge James S. Giardina, 13th Judicial Circuit. June 5, 2025.

FINAL JUDGMENT — Corporate Landlord | Palm Beach County | 2025

$6,565 awarded

Judgment against Boardwalk Morris Bridge SPE LLC. Tenant Bryant Johnson awarded $750 deposit plus $5,445 attorney's fees plus $370 costs. Attorney Daniel Bialczak. Judge Sara Alijewicz. March 14, 2025.

FINAL JUDGMENT — Individual Landlord | Palm Beach County | 2025

$6,164 awarded

Judgment against Patriot Plaza Apartments 2021 LLC. Tenant Christopher Singer Sr. awarded $500 deposit plus $5,220 attorney's fees plus $444 costs. Attorney Daniel Bialczak. Judge Sara Alijewicz. June 20, 2025.

FINAL JUDGMENT — Individual Landlord | Broward County | 2025

$5,298.15 awarded

Judgment against individual landlord Darra DePerro in Fort Lauderdale. Tenant Crystal Ryan awarded $250 deposit plus $4,770 attorney's fees plus $278.15 costs. Attorney Daniel Bialczak. Judge Steven P. DeLuca, 17th Judicial Circuit. April 1, 2025.

JUDGMENT UPON DEFAULT OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT | Palm Beach County | 2025

$3,795 awarded

Landlord Realty Systems Inc. initially reached a settlement agreement then defaulted on it. Our attorneys returned to court and obtained a judgment upon default of the settlement agreement. Tenant Carol Reed awarded $3,795. Judge Sara Alijewicz. November 12, 2025.

SETTLEMENT — Full Recovery Plus Zero Balance | Palm Beach County | 2025

$5,160 recovered, zero balance, dismissal with prejudice

Tenant Alvin Griffin recovered $5,160 from TL3 Uptown Studios LLC in a full settlement and mutual release. Landlord agreed not to refer tenant to any collection agencies and tenant's account was deemed at zero balance. Dismissal with prejudice.

SETTLEMENT — Institutional Landlord Represented by Major Law Firm | Palm Beach County | 2026

Settlement reached

Settlement reached against FKH SFR PROPCO H, L.P. — a large institutional single-family rental operator. The landlord was represented by Shutts & Bowen LLP, one of Florida's largest law firms. Korte & Associates filed suit on the tenant's behalf and reached a full settlement disposing of all claims. Filed May 21, 2026.

Institutional landlord · Shutts & Bowen LLP · Palm Beach County

SETTLEMENT — National Institutional Landlord Represented by Baker Donelson | Hillsborough County | 2026

$6,485 recovered

Settlement against Progress Residential Borrower 21 LLC — a national institutional single-family rental operator. The landlord was represented by Baker Donelson, one of the largest law firms in the United States. Korte & Associates filed suit on the tenant's behalf and reached a full settlement. Voluntary dismissal with prejudice. June 3, 2026.

Institutional landlord · Baker Donelson · Hillsborough County (Tampa)

SETTLEMENT — Publicly Traded REIT, No Confidentiality Clause | Palm Beach County | 2026

$6,350 recovered

Settlement against American Homes 4 Rent Properties One LLC — a subsidiary of American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH), one of the largest publicly traded single-family rental REITs in the United States. Landlord bears its own attorney's fees. No confidentiality clause. Voluntary dismissal with prejudice. June 3, 2026.

Publicly traded REIT · NYSE: AMH · No confidentiality · Palm Beach County

SETTLEMENT — Camden Summit Partnership, L.P. | Palm Beach County | 2026

$7,720 recovered

Settlement against Camden Summit Partnership, L.P. — a Delaware limited partnership operating a large apartment community. Agreement signed by the landlord's Regional Vice President. Voluntary dismissal with prejudice upon receipt of payment. June 2, 2026.

Institutional apartment operator · Delaware LP · Palm Beach County

SETTLEMENT — Mutual Release, Landlord's Claims Dismissed | Palm Beach County | 2026

Full mutual settlement, all claims dismissed with prejudice

Settlement in case filed against Alto Asset Company 4, LLC. Landlord had also filed a third-party complaint against the tenants seeking back rent. Our firm negotiated a full mutual release — all claims by both parties dismissed with prejudice. Landlord's back-rent claims against the tenants were dropped entirely. May 28, 2026.

All landlord claims dropped · Palm Beach County

Judgments Against Landlords

We don’t just defend tenants — we go on offense when landlords break the law.

JUDGMENT AGAINST LANDLORD — $7,011 Awarded | Broward County | 2023

$7,011 judgment — landlord paid attorney's fees

Korte & Associates filed suit against landlord KAC 2021-1 LLC on behalf of a tenant. The landlord failed to appear in court. Judge Steven P. DeLuca of the 17th Judicial Circuit entered a default final judgment against the landlord for $2,000 in statutory damages plus $4,680 in attorney's fees and $331 in costs. Total judgment $7,011. The landlord paid our fees.

LANDLORD SANCTIONED — Answer Stricken, Judgment Entered | Brevard County | 2026

Tenant filed suit against individual landlord Philip Wolfe. After the landlord repeatedly refused to comply with discovery requests and ignored a direct court order requiring responses within 10 days, our attorneys moved for sanctions. Judge Michelle Vitt Baker of the 18th Judicial Circuit struck the landlord's entire answer and entered final judgment in favor of the tenant. Case subsequently resolved in the tenant's favor.

What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from real clients.

All in all I would be on the streets if it weren't for their great work. Man I am telling you guys this is the place to trust and go to. These professionals treat you like family and you can be vulnerable with them. Brianna is one of their star staff paralegals — she is fierce and will work effortlessly on your case. My case was just dismissed.

We were able to recover our entire deposit! I had the pleasure of working with Dan for several issues — service requests that had not been responded to for over 2 months, ending our lease early, and getting our deposit back. Dan's positive, can-do attitude made him a pleasure to work with and helped get us results.

Brian is great and does an awesome job litigating. From my first day of speaking to Vince, I knew I had nothing to worry about. They keep you updated on what's going on with your case. I live in another city and they have not skipped a beat. The legal fees are affordable. You won't go wrong with Korte & Associates.

Everything was clearly time sensitive and she made it happen. The staff at this firm was amazing. Brianna was the paralegal handling my case — she was on point, made a game plan and helped me with options in negotiating a resolution. Even when my building was originally opposed to agreeing to a deal, she was persistent and made it happen.

This law firm exceeded my expectations during my eviction case. I'm grateful for their help.