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.
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.
Tenant Subletting Without Permission: Florida Landlord Response
Your tenant is subletting your property without permission — maybe even on Airbnb. Here's what Florida law allows you to do and the steps to stop it.
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.
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.
Building an Orlando Rental Portfolio: From SFH to Multifamily
SFH to duplex progression, best Orlando submarkets for scaling, financing strategies, and when to add a property manager.
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.
Orlando Section 8 Housing: What Landlords Should Know
Orange County Housing Authority process, payment standards, HQS inspections, and the pros and cons of participating in Orlando.
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.
When to Sell Your Orlando Rental Property: 5 Signals
Cap rate compression, major capital needs, personal changes, market peaks, and 1031 opportunities. When selling beats holding.
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.