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Mortgage Rates and Florida Rental Demand in 2026: Why Renters Aren't Buying

High mortgage rates are putting a floor under Florida rental demand. Here's why your single-family rental keeps leasing even as the apartment market softens — and why you shouldn't panic-cut rent.

Florida Apartments Are Giving Away Free Months — Single-Family Rentals Aren't

Apartments are discounting hard and single-family rentals are holding their ground. Here's what the 2026 rent gap means for Florida investors — and the catch most miss.

Can a Florida Landlord Charge Late Fees Without a Written Lease?

A late fee in Florida is a contract term, not a right the statute hands you. With no written lease, there's no fee to charge. Here's why, and what you can collect instead.

Do You Pay Income Tax on Rental Income in Florida?

Florida has no state income tax, so a lot of new landlords think rental income is tax-free. It is not. Here is what you actually owe, and why the number is usually smaller than you fear.

Florida Landlord Briefing: June 2026

The SB 716 five-day eviction notice you were told to prep for? It died in committee. Citizens' insurance change still lands July 1, hurricane season just opened, and mortgage rates climbed again. Four June developments — one of them a myth to ignore.

What to Expect When You Hire a Property Manager in Florida

Thinking about handing your Florida rental to a property manager? Here's what the whole experience actually looks like — onboarding, fees, communication, and what stays your call.

Snowbird Rentals: Furnished Winter Leases in Florida

Furnished winter leases to snowbirds can out-earn a 12-month lease — if you get the rate, the off-season gap, and Florida's 6-month tax line right.

Florida SB 716, Explained: Why the 5-Day Eviction Notice Didn't Become Law

You saw the headlines: Florida's eviction notice moves to five days on July 1. It didn't. SB 716 died in committee. Here's what the bill actually said, why it stalled, and what your 3-day notice has to do right now.

Tenant Turnover Playbook: Minimize Vacancy Between Leases

Your tenant is moving out and you've got one rental to fill. Here's how a Florida owner turns the unit over fast — and keeps the vacant days down to a handful.

Florida 7-Day Notice: Cure vs. Unconditional Quit

Your tenant broke the lease — but not by skipping rent. That's a 7-day notice, not a 3-day. Here's how to tell the cure version from the unconditional quit, and pick the one that survives court.

Condo Special Assessments in Florida: What Landlords Must Know

Since the Surfside reforms, Florida condo special assessments have gotten large and common — and as the unit owner, you owe them, not your tenant. Here's how to handle them.

How to Prep a Florida Rental for Summer Storm Season

Storm prep on a Florida rental isn't a checklist of shutters — it's a division of labor between you, your tenant, and your insurance. Here's how to settle it before June 1.

Florida Landlord Briefing: Early May 2026

SB 716 passes the Senate, hurricane season prep window opens, electronic notice delivery rules go live, and Hillsborough County updates its rental inspection program. What Florida landlords need to know.

Renting to Family in Florida: What to Put in Writing

Renting a Florida property to a relative? A written, at-market lease is what protects your tax deductions — here's exactly what to put in writing.

When One Roommate Leaves: Co-Tenant Conflicts in Florida

One roommate moved out and the other is short on rent? On a joint Florida lease, here's what you can and can't do — and why the lease doesn't split.