LLC for Rental Property in Florida: Is It Worth It?
Should you put your Florida rental in an LLC? Here's the real cost, the liability protection it provides, and when an umbrella policy might be smarter.
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.
Pet Policies for Florida Rentals: What Landlords Need to Know
Should you allow pets in your Florida rental? Usually yes — but only with the right deposit, screening, and pet addendum, and the ESA rules handled correctly.
1031 Exchange for Florida Rental Property: The Landlord's Guide
Selling a Florida rental? A 1031 exchange defers capital gains by reinvesting. Here's the timeline, the QI rules, and the mistakes that blow up the deal.
How Much Rent Can You Charge in Tampa? (2026 Guide)
Tampa median rent is $2,250 but varies wildly by neighborhood. With 10.7% vacancy, overpricing costs more than you think.
Domestic Violence and Lease Breaks: FL 83.676 for Landlords
A tenant invoked FL 83.676 to break the lease due to domestic violence. Here's what the law requires from landlords and how to handle it properly.
AC Repair in Florida Rentals: What Landlords Are Required to Do
Florida law doesn't require AC in rentals—but if you provide it, you're on the hook to maintain it. Here's what that means for repairs, costs, and tenant rights.
Tenant Withholding Rent Over Repairs: Florida Landlord Response
Your tenant is withholding rent over repairs. Florida law has a strict procedure — and if they skipped it, you can still collect and evict.
Inherited a Property in Orlando? Here's How to Decide: Rent It Out or Sell It
Just inherited a property in Orlando? Here's the financial framework for deciding whether to rent it out or sell it.
Selling a Rental With Tenants in Florida: Cash for Keys and Other Options
Ready to sell your Florida rental but have tenants in place? Here's your options — from cash for keys to selling with the lease intact — and what the law requires.
Renting New Construction in Southeast Orlando: Warranties, CDDs, and What the Builder Won't Tell You
Builder warranties, CDD assessments, HOA turnover risks, and the lease-up strategy most new-construction landlords in Lake Nona and Horizon West miss.
Tampa Eviction Process: Hillsborough County Step-by-Step
Filing an eviction in Hillsborough County costs $185 and runs 3–6 weeks uncontested. Here is the full process from notice to sheriff lockout.
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.
Florida Rental Law Changes 2025-2026: What Landlords Need to Know
Six Florida rental laws changed since 2023, with SB 716 pending for 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 real revenue numbers for short-term rentals near Orlando's theme parks.