Dangerous Tenant: What Florida Landlords Can Legally Do
Your tenant is threatening neighbors, damaging property, or creating unsafe conditions. Here's what Florida law allows you to do — and the line you can't cross.
Landlord Guide
Practical guides for Florida landlords covering legal requirements, tenant management, maintenance, insurance, taxes, and property operations. Written for Orlando and Tampa property owners.
Florida Rental Law Changes 2025-2026: What Landlords Need to Know
Six Florida rental laws changed since 2023, and SB 716 died in committee in 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.
Managing Short-Term Rentals in Southwest Orlando: Permits, Taxes, and the Numbers You Need
Orange County permits, tourist development tax, HOA restrictions, and the revenue picture for short-term rentals near Orlando's theme parks.
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.
Tampa Property Tax for Rental Owners: Hillsborough County Specifics
Hillsborough County millage, homestead vs non-homestead, Save Our Homes (doesn't apply to rentals), appeal process through VAB.
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.
Building a Tampa Rental Portfolio: From One Property to Five
Tampa submarket strategy, financing, scaling from 1 to 5, when to add PM. Cash flow in Brandon, appreciation in South Tampa.
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.
Tampa Section 8 Housing: What Hillsborough County Landlords Should Know
The Tampa Housing Authority process, Hillsborough payment standards, HQS inspections, Section 8 vs VASH, and the pros and cons for Tampa landlords.
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.
When to Sell Your Tampa Rental Property: 5 Market Signals
Insurance spiral, flood zone reclassification, cap rate compression, condo assessments, and 1031 timing. When Tampa landlords should consider selling.