Florida Rental Law Changes 2025-2026: What Landlords Need to Know
Six Florida rental laws changed since 2023, with SB 716 pending for 2026. Here is what passed, the deadlines, and the lease updates you need to make.
Pest Control in Florida Rentals: Landlord vs. Tenant Responsibility
Roaches, termites, rodents — who pays for pest control in a Florida rental? It comes down to property type and what your lease says. Here's the breakdown.
Early Lease Termination in Florida: Landlord Rights and Options
When a tenant wants out early, Florida law gives you four options — one caps your recovery at two months, another could mean months of lost rent.
Bed Bugs in My Florida Rental: Who Pays for Treatment?
Bed bugs in your Florida rental? Here is who pays for treatment, what Florida Statute 83.51 requires, and how to handle the landlord-tenant dispute.
Emotional Support Animals in Rentals: What Florida Landlords Must Know
Your tenant presented an ESA letter. Florida law (FL 760.27) says you must accommodate — but you have rights too. Here's what you can and can't do.
Security Deposit Alternatives for Florida Landlords
Since July 2023, Florida landlords can offer tenants a fee in lieu of a security deposit under FL 83.491. Most landlords still don't know this option exists — and the ones who do aren't sure if it's worth the trade-off.
Tenant Abandoned Property in Florida: The Step-by-Step Process
Your tenant left. Their stuff is still there. Florida law gives you a specific process—skip a step and you could owe three months rent in damages.
Tenant Claims I'm Retaliating: How to Defend Against FL 83.64
Your tenant says you're retaliating. FL 83.64 gives tenants a defense — but it doesn't make you powerless. Here's how to protect yourself and enforce the lease.
Section 8 in Florida: Pros, Cons, and What Landlords Should Know
Florida landlords can choose whether to accept Section 8 vouchers. Here are the real pros, cons, inspection requirements, and payment timelines.
My Tenant Filed a Complaint: What Florida Landlords Should Do Next
Your tenant just filed a complaint — maybe with code enforcement, maybe with your insurer. Here's how to respond without making things worse.
Tenant Won't Let Me In for Repairs: Florida Right of Entry Rules
Your tenant won't let you in for repairs. Florida gives landlords access rights — but with rules. Here's what the law says and how to handle refusal.
Florida Squatter Law: What HB 621 Means for Landlords
Florida's 2024 squatter law gives landlords a fast-track removal process. But it only applies when there's no prior tenant relationship.
Tenant Subletting Without Permission: Florida Landlord Response
Your tenant is subletting your Florida rental without permission — maybe on Airbnb. Here's what the law allows and the 7-day notice steps to stop it.
HOA Rental Restrictions in Florida: What Landlords Need to Know
Florida's 2021 law grandfathers existing owners from new HOA rental restrictions — but two exceptions bind everyone. Here's what to check before you rent.
More People Living in My Rental Than on the Lease: Florida Options
Found someone living in your rental who is not on the lease? Here is the Florida 7-day notice process and the mistakes that cost landlords the case.