Lease Management

Rental Property Landscaping: Who's Responsible in Florida?

Florida law never assigns yard care at a rental — so a lease that's silent on landscaping puts 100% of the cost, plus any code-violation fine, on the landlord. Here's the clause that fixes it.

Documents Every New Florida Landlord Needs Before Listing

Before your rental listing goes live, Florida law requires a specific set of disclosures. Here's the paperwork that protects you — and what happens if it's missing.

How to Run a Rental Walkthrough That Holds Up in Court

Your move-out photos won't save you in a Florida deposit dispute — but a walkthrough built like courtroom evidence will. Here's how to document a rental so it holds up.

How to Handle Tenant Disputes Without Going to Court

Tenant disputes are expensive. Here's how Florida landlords resolve noise complaints, maintenance disagreements, and lease violations without a courtroom.

Lease Renewal Strategy: When to Renew, When to Raise, When to Let Go

Lease expiring soon? Here's when to renew, how much to raise rent, and how to decide whether a tenant is worth keeping — with the numbers to back it up.

Move-In Inspection Checklist for Florida Landlords

A proper move-in inspection protects your security deposit claims and prevents disputes. Here's the room-by-room checklist Florida landlords need.

How to Handle Your First Tenant Turnover in Florida

Your first tenant is moving out. Here's exactly what to do — from the security deposit timeline to make-ready costs to getting the unit leased again without burning a month of rent.

Landlord Duty to Mitigate Damages in Florida

Your tenant broke the lease. Can you charge them rent through the end of the term? Only if you tried to re-rent. Here's what Florida's mitigation duty actually requires.

Florida Electronic Notice Rules for Landlords (HB 615)

Florida now allows landlord-tenant notices by email — with a signed addendum. Here's what you can send digitally, how to set it up, and what still needs mail.

Month-to-Month Tenancy in Florida: Rules, Notices, and Termination

Month-to-month in Florida means flexibility — for both sides. Here's the notice rules, rent increase timing, and when it's smart (or risky) for landlords.

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.

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.

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.

Tenant Won't Let Me In for Repairs: Florida Right of Entry Rules

Your tenant won't let you in for repairs. Florida gives landlords access rights — but with rules. Here's what the law says and how to handle refusal.