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 apply to everyone — and due diligence before buying is essential.
Florida Law
Florida landlord-tenant law guides covering statutes, eviction procedures, security deposits, lease requirements, and compliance essentials for rental property owners.
More People Living in My Rental Than on the Lease: Florida Options
Discovered extra people living in your rental? Here's what Florida law says about unauthorized occupants, your notice options, and how to handle it without a lawsuit.
Florida Landlord Responsibilities: What You're Legally Required to Do
Florida law requires landlords to maintain habitability, handle deposits on deadline, and follow specific notice rules. Here's the full list.
Water Damage in a Rental: Who Pays in Florida?
Water damage in your Florida rental — who's responsible? The answer depends on the cause. Here's how to determine liability, respond fast, and protect your investment.
Orlando Short-Term Rental Permits: The Complete Compliance Guide
City of Orlando permit, Orange County registration, tourist tax, DBPR, insurance, and HOA rules. Step-by-step STR compliance.
Hillsborough County Tenant Bill of Rights: What Tampa Landlords Need to Know
Hillsborough County's Tenant Bill of Rights adds local rules on top of state law. Here's what Tampa landlords must follow and what changed.
Mold in My Florida Rental: What Landlords Are Required to Do
Found mold in your Florida rental? Here's what landlords are legally required to do, what it typically costs to fix, and how to keep it from coming back.
How to Screen Tenants in Florida Without Breaking Fair Housing Law
How to screen tenants in Florida without violating fair housing law — the criteria you can use and the questions that'll get you sued.
Tenant Damaged My Rental Property: Recovery Steps for Florida Landlords
Walked into your rental and found serious damage? Here's how Florida landlords document, claim, and recover — from security deposit deductions to small claims court.
Florida Security Deposit Law: What Landlords Get Wrong
Florida Statute 83.49 gives landlords 15 or 30 days to return deposits. Here's the timeline and the mistakes that trigger lawsuits.
My Tenant Isn't Paying Rent in Florida: Your 48-Hour Action Plan
Your tenant stopped paying rent. Here's your step-by-step Florida action plan — from the 3-day notice to eviction filing to alternatives that work.
Florida Lease Agreement: Clauses Every Landlord Needs
Florida law requires specific clauses in every lease—and missing one can cost you. Here's the statute-by-statute checklist every landlord needs.
Tampa Rental Property Zoning: STR, LTR, and Mixed-Use Rules
Tampa and Hillsborough zoning for rentals: residential zones, STR restrictions, mixed-use areas like Channelside and Westshore, ADU rules, conditional use.
The Complete Tenant Screening Process for Florida Landlords
Florida landlords can run credit checks, background checks, income verification, and landlord references — but every step has legal guardrails. Here's the full process, from application to approval.
Florida Late Fees: What Landlords Can Charge and How to Enforce
FL late fee rules: no statutory cap but must be reasonable. Lease clause requirements, grace period best practices, and enforcement.