Posts Tagged ‘landlord resources’
Florida Tenant Screening Laws: What Landlords Can and Cannot Do (2026)
What Florida landlords can and cannot screen tenants for in 2026, including protected classes, criminal history, credit report notices, and the statewide screening rules.
Read MoreTenant Left Belongings Behind in Florida? What Landlords Can Legally Do (2026)
What a Florida landlord can legally do with belongings a former tenant left behind, including the written notice process, the $500 rule, the lease clause that skips it, and evictions.
Read MoreWho Pays for Pest Control in a Florida Rental? Bugs, Rodents and Bed Bugs (2026)
Who pays for pest control in a Florida rental? The 2026 rules for apartments, condos, houses and duplexes, including bed bugs and the new 7-day notice for extermination.
Read MoreMonth-to-Month Tenancy in Florida: Notice to End, Rules and Renewals (2026)
How Florida month-to-month tenancies work, how much notice ends them under F.S. 83.57, and what happens when a fixed-term lease expires.
Read MoreLate Rent in Florida: Late Fees, Grace Periods and the 3-Day Notice (2026)
How late fees, grace periods, and the 3-day notice work for Florida landlords, with the partial rent rules under F.S. 83.56.
Read MoreFlorida Move-In and Move-Out Inspection Checklist (2026)
A practical move-in and move-out inspection checklist for Florida landlords, with the deposit deadlines under F.S. 83.49 and how to tell wear from damage.
Read MoreTired of Being a Landlord? Your Options in Florida (and How to Hand Off Your Rental, Even Mid-Lease)
Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (BK645858) and Owner, True Patriot Property Management. Updated October 2026. The 9 p.m. call about a leaking water heater. The tenant who is “a few days late” again. The weekend you spend between showings instead of with your family. If owning a rental has started…
Read MoreAverage Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2026): By Bedroom, Home Type & Neighborhood
Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (BK645858) and Owner, True Patriot Property Management. Updated September 2026. Fort Lauderdale is one of the busiest rental markets in South Florida. Almost half of the city’s households rent, and prices range from under $2,000 for a small apartment to well over $5,000 for a…
Read MoreWhat Should Be in a Florida Lease Agreement? Required Disclosures and Key Clauses (2026)
Your lease is the single most important document in your rental. A strong one protects your income and your property. A weak or non-compliant one can cost you an eviction, a deposit dispute, or worse. Florida law requires specific written disclosures, and leaves out clauses many owners forget. Here is what a Florida lease agreement…
Read MoreHow to Screen Tenants in Florida (2026): A Landlord’s Guide
One bad tenant can cost you thousands in unpaid rent, damage, and legal fees. Good screening is the single best way to avoid that, and in Florida it has to be done consistently and legally or it can backfire. Here is how to screen tenants in Florida the right way, step by step, so you…
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