Tenants sign lease agreements with the intention of staying for its full duration. However, there is the chance of something happening that stops them from doing so. Many potential situations can arise that create the need to break a lease early. These circumstances...
Pets are like family to many prospective tenants, making it is hard to say no to a tenant who has a pet. However, with our experience in property management, we know that as a landlord, it is important to know the difference between pet deposits, pet fees, and pet...
Congratulations on becoming a landlord! The job can be a satisfying and worthwhile endeavor. That said, being a landlord comes with a ton of responsibilities. Perhaps the most common landlord responsibilities are those of tenant safety and habitability. It’s also your...
A security deposit is any money a landlord takes from a tenant other than the advance rent payment. It’s a one-time fee that is refundable. Security deposits often cause problems between landlords and tenants. As such, it’s important for both parties to understand the...
No matter where you go in Orlando, you won’t find a boring neighborhood. What started out as a small, out-of-the-way town encompassing only four square miles in 1875 has blossomed into a metropolitan city boasting a population of 2 million people. Orlando,...
There are a number of reasons why you may evict a tenant, granted the tenancy is already terminated. Terminating the tenancy means serving the tenant with a written notice as specified by Florida state law. Next, you would need to file an eviction lawsuit, if the...