Posts Tagged ‘landlord resources’
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 MoreHow Much Can You Raise the Rent in Florida? (2026 Rules Every Rental Owner Should Know)
Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker & Owner of True Patriot Property Management. Last updated July 2026. If you own a rental in South Florida, one question comes up every renewal season: how much can you raise the rent in Florida, and what rules do you have to follow? The short…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Property Manager in South Florida: Questions to Ask Before You Hire
Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker & Owner of True Patriot Property Management. Last updated July 2026. Knowing how to choose a property manager is one of the biggest decisions a South Florida rental owner makes. The right manager protects your investment, keeps good tenants in place, and frees up your…
Read MoreBoynton Beach Property Management for Palm Beach County Rental Owners
Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (BK645858) & Owner, True Patriot Property Management. Last updated: June 2026. If you own a rental in Boynton Beach or anywhere across Palm Beach County, you already know the market here isn’t one-size-fits-all. Boynton Beach property management is hyper-local: a waterfront home east of I-95…
Read MoreProperty Management FAQ: The Questions Florida Rental Owners Ask Most (2026)
Below are the property management questions Florida rental owners ask most answered straight, with the Palm Beach County context that matters. Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (BK645858) & Owner, True Patriot Property Management. Updated 2026. If you own a rental in Palm Beach County, you’ve probably asked some version of…
Read MorePalm Beach County Flood Zones Explained: What Property Owners, Landlords, and Homebuyers Need to Know in 2026
Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (BK645858) & Owner, True Patriot Property Management. Educational information only not insurance or legal advice. As a Palm Beach County property management company, one of the first questions we ask about any rental or investment property is simple: what flood zone is it in? It’s…
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