Florida AC Laws for Rentals: What Owners Must Provide (2026)

Florida AC laws for rentals outdoor air conditioning unit at a South Florida rental property

Last updated June 9, 2026 · Reading time: 7 minutes · Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker & Owner, True Patriot Property Management Quick answer: Florida AC laws for rentals are simpler than most landlords think. State law does not require landlords to provide air conditioning. The habitability statute (F.S. 83.51)…

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Annual vs Vacation Rental Naples: Which Earns More in 2026?

Annual vs vacation rental Naples income comparison: side-by-side breakdown for a North Naples 2BR condo

The annual vs vacation rental Naples decision is the single biggest income question most Naples property owners face and the answer in 2026 is almost the opposite of what it was five years ago. Rising HOA short-term rental restrictions, Collier County’s 5% tourist tax, the 6% state sales tax on transient rentals, and full-service vacation…

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Florida Landlord Laws Cheat Sheet (2026 Update)

Florida landlord tenant law 2026 cheat sheet True Patriot Property Management

Last updated April 23, 2026 · Reading time: 10 minutes · Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker & Owner, True Patriot Property Management Quick answer: Florida landlord-tenant law is governed by Florida Statute Chapter 83, Part II. Key 2026 rules: security deposits must be returned within 15 days if no claim…

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Hurricane Prep Checklist for Florida Rental Owners (2026 Edition)

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Last updated April 23, 2026 · Reading time: 8 minutes · Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker & Owner, True Patriot Property Management Quick answer: A Florida rental owner’s hurricane prep checklist has six parts: (1) confirm your windstorm and flood insurance before June 1, (2) inspect or install impact shutters…

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