Landlord Guide

Florida's Fraudulent-Entry Law: When Someone Moves In on a Forged Lease

Florida's new fraudulent-entry law makes forged-document move-ins a felony — and hands you a faster way to terminate. Here's exactly what it covers and what to do.

Florida's 2026 Property-Tax Amendment: What the 10%-to-5% Cap Means for Landlords

The headline is a bigger homestead exemption — which won't touch your rentals. The part that does is a quieter cap change. Here's what the 2026 amendment means for landlords.

DSCR Loans for Florida Rental Investors: Qualify on the Property

A DSCR loan qualifies on the property's rent, not your paycheck or tax returns. Here's how it works for Florida investors—and why our insurance and taxes make the math tighter than you'd expect.

Pasco County Landlord Rules: What's Actually Different (2026)

Most Pasco County landlord rules are just Florida state law. The few things that are genuinely county-specific — the rental registration program and where you file an eviction — are the ones that catch owners off guard.

Florida Rent Control: Why Cities Can't Cap Your Rent

Florida is one of the most landlord-friendly states on rent. State law stops cities and counties from capping it — and in 2023 the last exception was sealed shut. Here's what that means for your property.

Can a Florida Landlord Shut Off a Tenant's Utilities?

Tempted to cut the power on a non-paying tenant? In Florida it's illegal self-help — and it can cost you three months' rent plus their attorney's fees.

Florida Rental Application Fee Laws: What Landlords Can Charge

Florida puts no cap on rental application fees, but that freedom comes with strings. Here's what you can legally charge, what the fee can cover, and the FCRA and fair-housing rules that actually bind you.

Tampa ADU Rules in 2026: What You Can Actually Build and Rent

The 'Florida legalized ADUs' headlines describe a bill that died. Here's what Tampa actually allows in 2026 — where you can build an ADU, and whether you can rent it.

Citizens Cut Rates — But Your Landlord Policy May Go Up

Citizens cut personal-lines rates 8.8% for 2026 — but apartment and condo-association landlords got an increase on July 1. Here's how to tell which bucket your Florida rental is in.

Orlando vs. Tampa: Where Should You Buy Your First Florida Rental?

A first-time investor's decision guide to picking between Orlando and Tampa for your first Florida rental, broken down by entry price, rent, insurance, and goal.

Your Insurer Dropped Your Florida Rental — Now What?

A carrier just dropped your Orlando or Tampa rental. Here's the exact order to shop new coverage, why you can't let it lapse, and where Citizens actually fits.

Horizon West in 2026: Is Orlando's Fastest-Growing Suburb Still a Strong Rental Bet?

Horizon West pairs $3,400 house rents with a wave of new construction. Here's the 2026 read for investors — strong demand, an apartment supply wave, and the yield reality.

2026 Florida Landlord Laws: What Actually Changed (and What Didn't)

The 2026 Florida landlord laws, sorted from the myths. One bill passed, one's on the November ballot, and two big ones died — but you'd never know it from most blogs.

Renting Without a Lease in Florida: What Landlords Risk

A handshake tenancy is legal in Florida, but it costs you the protections you'd want most. Here's what a verbal lease can and can't do, and why you can't charge late fees without one.

Loss of Rental Income Coverage: The Florida Insurance Line That Pays You When No One's Paying Rent

Your dwelling policy rebuilds the drywall. It doesn't replace the rent you lose while the unit sits empty for repairs. Here's the Florida coverage line most landlords never check — and how a single storm exposes it.