Posts Tagged ‘Florida rental property’
Palm Beach County Hurricane and FEMA Disaster Guide for Rental Property Owners (2026)
Quick answer: As of the date this guide was written, Palm Beach County is not under an active federal disaster declaration. The most recent one covering the county was Hurricane Milton in October 2024. Because declarations can change quickly during hurricane season, this guide shows you how to check the current status yourself, what a…
Read MoreAre South Florida Rents Dropping in 2026? What Naples & Palm Beach Rental Owners Should Do
Quick answer: It depends which coast you own on. In Southwest Florida, apartment rents are down from a year ago. RentCafe puts Naples at $1,873, down 1.61% year over year, and Fort Myers at $1,727, down 4.88%. On the Palm Beach side, rents have cooled off their peak but are still slightly higher than last…
Read MoreFlorida Landlord Insurance: What Rental Owners Actually Need (2026)
If you own a rental property in the Sunshine State, Florida landlord insurance is one of the most important protections you can carry — and one of the most misunderstood. A standard owner-occupied homeowners policy may not respond the way you expect once a home is tenant-occupied, and Florida’s hurricane and flood exposure adds risks…
Read MoreThe Florida Eviction Process for Landlords (2026): Notices, Timeline, and Non-Paying Tenants
Few things stress a rental owner more than a tenant who stops paying or breaks the lease. The good news: Florida has a clear, landlord-friendly eviction process but only if you follow every step exactly. Skip a notice or try to force a tenant out yourself, and you can lose the case and face penalties.…
Read MoreFlorida Security Deposit Laws (2026): What Rental Owners Can Deduct and When to Return It
Security deposits are where more South Florida landlords get into legal trouble than almost anywhere else, which is why understanding Florida security deposit laws matters. Miss a deadline by a day and you can forfeit your entire claim — and end up paying the tenant’s attorney fees. This guide breaks down Florida security deposit laws…
Read MoreAverage Rent in Boca Raton, FL (2026): What Renters Pay & What Your Property Could Earn
Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (BK645858) & Owner, True Patriot Property Management · Updated June 2026 Want to know the average rent in Boca Raton for 2026? You’re probably one of three people: a renter planning a move, an owner sizing up what your home could earn, or an investor…
Read MoreAverage Rent in Boynton Beach, FL (2026): What Renters Pay & What Your Property Could Earn
Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (BK645858) & Owner, True Patriot Property Management · Updated June 2026 Want to know the average rent in Boynton Beach for 2026? You’re likely one of three people: a renter planning a move, an owner sizing up what your home could earn, or an investor…
Read MoreFlorida Rental Property Tax Deductions: A 2026 Guide for Palm Beach County Owners
Florida rental property tax deductions are the quiet engine behind a profitable rental. Florida charges no state income tax. So the deductions you claim work against your federal bill alone, which makes the federal rules worth understanding. Over the years I’ve watched Boynton Beach and Boca Raton owners hand the IRS more than they likely…
Read MoreFlorida AC Laws for Rentals: What Owners Must Provide (2026)
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)…
Read MoreSnowbird Property Management Naples: A 2026 Guide for Seasonal Florida Homeowners
Three weeks ago a snowbird who owns a 3-bedroom home in Pelican Bay called us from her summer house in Connecticut. The Naples HOA had emailed about a hurricane shutter inspection. Her landscaper hadn’t responded to two texts. A neighbor mentioned the pool looked cloudy. She had no way to know if any of it…
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