The Collateral Source Rule in Landlord/Tenant Disputes
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. April 5, 2013
By Philippe Lieberman Florida’s Collateral Source Rule is often overlooked in landlord-tenant disputes. Under the rule, an injured party may recover full damages from a tortfeasor even if the injured party recovers money from an independent third-party such as an insurer. This rule is often overlooked by litigators but can …