Posts Tagged ‘landlord resources’
Can You Charge a Pet Deposit for a Service Animal or ESA in Florida? (2026)
An applicant loves the place, then adds one line: “By the way, my dog is a service animal, so I should not have to pay the pet fee.” Can you still charge a deposit? For most Florida owners the honest answer is no, and getting it wrong is one of the fastest ways to draw…
Read MoreFull-Service Property Management in Florida: What It Includes, What It Costs, and When to Hire (2026)
Owning a rental in Florida can start to feel like a second job. Marketing the unit, screening applicants, chasing rent, taking the midnight maintenance call, keeping up with the law, it adds up fast. Full-service property management exists to take all of it off your plate. Here is exactly what full-service property management includes in…
Read MoreThe Best Property Management Companies in Boynton Beach (2026): An Honest Owner’s Guide
If you own a rental in Boynton Beach, choosing a property manager is one of the biggest decisions you will make for that investment. This guide gives you the criteria that matter, a neutral look at several rental managers serving Boynton Beach with the fees they publish, and a simple way to check any company…
Read MorePalm 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 most…
Read MoreThe Florida Eviction Process for Landlords: Steps, Notices and Timeline (2026)
Few things stress a rental owner more than a tenant who stops paying or breaks the lease. 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 time, lose the case, or owe the tenant…
Read MoreFlorida Security Deposit Law in 2026: How Long Landlords Have to Return It and What They Can Deduct
Last updated October 7, 2026. Checked against F.S. 83.49 (2025 Florida Statutes). Few parts of a Florida tenancy cause more arguments than the security deposit. Owners want to cover real damage. Tenants want their money back fast. Florida law sets clear rules for both sides, including exactly how long you have to return a deposit…
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 October 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…
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