Florida Law

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.

First 90 Days as a Florida Landlord: The 2026 Playbook

You didn't plan to become a landlord — but here you are. This is the operational playbook for your first 90 days renting out a Florida home in 2026.

How to Prepare a House for Its First Rental Tenant

Preparing a Florida house for renters isn't a remodel — it's a risk-and-AC punch list. Here's what to fix, what to skip, and what tenants actually pay for.

Rental Property Landscaping: Who's Responsible in Florida?

Florida law never assigns yard care at a rental — so a lease that's silent on landscaping puts 100% of the cost, plus any code-violation fine, on the landlord. Here's the clause that fixes it.

Documents Every New Florida Landlord Needs Before Listing

Before your rental listing goes live, Florida law requires a specific set of disclosures. Here's the paperwork that protects you — and what happens if it's missing.

Florida Landlord Briefing: Late April 2026

SB 716 moves through committee, flood disclosure rules finalize, and Orange County considers new rental registration. Five things Florida landlords should know this week.

Screening Red Flags: 12 Warning Signs in Florida Rental Applications

One in eight rental applications contains fraud. Here are the 12 specific warning signs Florida landlords need to catch before handing over the keys -- and what to do about each one.

First-Time Landlord in Florida? Here's Your 30-Day Checklist

53% of today's independent landlords became landlords after 2021. If you just inherited a Florida property or can't sell your home, here's the 30-day plan that keeps you out of legal trouble and into cash flow.

Application Fraud Is Rising: How to Spot Fake Pay Stubs and Landlord References

93% of landlords reported encountering application fraud in the past year. The new wave isn't just fake pay stubs — it's fake employers with real websites, real phone numbers, and AI-generated employment histories.

Hurricane Prep for Florida Rental Properties: A Landlord's Checklist

A step-by-step hurricane prep checklist for Florida rental properties — what to do before, during, and after storm season to protect your investment.

Preventive Maintenance Calendar for Florida Rental Properties

Florida's climate beats up rental properties year-round. Here is the month-by-month maintenance calendar that prevents expensive emergency repairs.

Move-Out Inspection Checklist for Florida Landlords

The move-out inspection decides what you can deduct from the deposit. Here is the room-by-room checklist and the 30-day Florida claim deadline you cannot miss.

How to Handle Tenant Disputes Without Going to Court

Tenant disputes are expensive. Here's how Florida landlords resolve noise complaints, maintenance disagreements, and lease violations without a courtroom.

Rent Increase Notice in Florida: Rules, Timing, and Templates

Florida has no rent control, but notice rules still bind you. When you can raise rent, how much notice you need, and how to deliver it so it holds up.