Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. v. Spv Realty, Lc

I respectfully dissent. I would reverse the trial court’s dismissal of the claims of housing discrimination and remand the case so that the claims can proceed. I would also certify conflict with the decision of the Fourth District Court of Appeal in Belletete v. Halford, 886 So.2d 308 (Fla. 4th DCA 2004), in order that the Supreme Court of Florida may be afforded an opportunity to decide this important and recurring issue for landlords and tenants throughout the State.

Analysis

At the outset, I agree with the majority that the trial court was constrained to follow Belletete; this Court has…