Landlord Guide
Move-Out Inspection Checklist for Florida Landlords
The move-out inspection determines what you can deduct from the deposit. Here is the room-by-room checklist and the 30-day claim timeline you cannot miss.
Security Deposits
Security Deposit Alternatives in Florida: Surety Bonds Under FL 83.491
Since July 2023, Florida landlords can offer tenants a fee in lieu of a security deposit under FL 83.491. Most landlords still don't know this option exists — and the ones who do aren't sure if it's worth the trade-off.
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.
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.