Landlord Guide

Can a Florida Landlord Charge Late Fees Without a Written Lease?

A late fee in Florida is a contract term, not a right the statute hands you. With no written lease, there's no fee to charge. Here's why, and what you can collect instead.

Tampa Rental Vacancy 2026: A Landlord's Playbook for a Renter's Market

Tampa apartment vacancy hit a record 10.7% entering 2026, but houses are holding firm. Here's the playbook for pricing, concessions, retention, and screening when it's a renter's market.

Do You Pay Income Tax on Rental Income in Florida?

Florida has no state income tax, so a lot of new landlords think rental income is tax-free. It is not. Here is what you actually owe, and why the number is usually smaller than you fear.

What to Expect When You Hire a Property Manager in Florida

Thinking about handing your Florida rental to a property manager? Here's what the whole experience actually looks like — onboarding, fees, communication, and what stays your call.

Snowbird Rentals: Furnished Winter Leases in Florida

Furnished winter leases to snowbirds can out-earn a 12-month lease — if you get the rate, the off-season gap, and Florida's 6-month tax line right.

Florida SB 716, Explained: Why the 5-Day Eviction Notice Didn't Become Law

You saw the headlines: Florida's eviction notice moves to five days on July 1. It didn't. SB 716 died in committee. Here's what the bill actually said, why it stalled, and what your 3-day notice has to do right now.

Tenant Turnover Playbook: Minimize Vacancy Between Leases

Your tenant is moving out and you've got one rental to fill. Here's how a Florida owner turns the unit over fast — and keeps the vacant days down to a handful.

Florida 7-Day Notice: Cure vs. Unconditional Quit

Your tenant broke the lease — but not by skipping rent. That's a 7-day notice, not a 3-day. Here's how to tell the cure version from the unconditional quit, and pick the one that survives court.

Condo Special Assessments in Florida: What Landlords Must Know

Since the Surfside reforms, Florida condo special assessments have gotten large and common — and as the unit owner, you owe them, not your tenant. Here's how to handle them.

Central Tampa Rental Rules: Historic District Restrictions

Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights, and Ybor City sit inside Tampa historic districts — a rulebook most landlords don't read until they're cited. Here's what to know.

How to Prep a Florida Rental for Summer Storm Season

Storm prep on a Florida rental isn't a checklist of shutters — it's a division of labor between you, your tenant, and your insurance. Here's how to settle it before June 1.

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.

When One Roommate Leaves: Co-Tenant Conflicts in Florida

One roommate moved out and the other is short on rent? On a joint Florida lease, here's what you can and can't do — and why the lease doesn't split.

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.