MIAMI (WSVN) – A 64-year-old Miami man was arrested Monday after police say he forced his way into a tenant’s apartment and attacked the 70-year-old resident during a dispute over rent. Robert Hobaico faces multiple felony charges, including burglary with assault or battery, strong-arm robbery and battery on a person 65 or older.
The incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. on April 6, 2026, at a residence located at 8885 SW 27th St. According to a Miami-Dade Police Department arrest affidavit, Hobaico serves as the landlord for the victim, who sublets a room with a private entrance. The confrontation reportedly began when Hobaico arrived at the victim’s doorway to demand past-due rent payments.
The victim told investigators he was standing just inside his doorway with the door partially open when Hobaico approached. The interaction quickly escalated into a heated verbal argument. According to the arrest affidavit, Hobaico then pushed the victim backward and entered the apartment without consent or invitation…