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.
Florida Law
Florida landlord-tenant law guides covering statutes, eviction procedures, security deposits, lease requirements, and compliance essentials for rental property owners.
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.
How to Evict a Tenant in Orlando: The Step-by-Step Process
The Orange County eviction process from 3-day notice to writ of possession. Filing fee is $185. Full step-by-step.
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—clear it out before the unit is legally abandoned and you could owe at least 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
No Florida statute requires landlords 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.
Florida HOA Rental Restrictions: Can You Still Rent?
Already own a home in a Florida HOA? See when a newer rental rule can bind you, which limits reach existing owners, and what to verify before leasing.
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.