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The “Drive-By” Inspection: The Simple Habit Protecting Your Rental Investment It is bad enough when property managers neglect their duty to inspect the interior of a rental home on a periodic basis—but skipping a simple drive-by check? That is a…

Motion to Determine Rent in Florida: What Landlords Need to Know

Kelly Buitrago

Landlord tips, Real Estate Law & Evictions

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For real estate investors and property managers in Florida, initiating an eviction for non-payment of rent is typically a last resort to protect rental cash flow. However, once an eviction lawsuit is filed, tenants have specific legal tools under state…

Florida Hurricane Season: Repairs, Uninhabitability, and Landlord Legal Obligations

Kelly Buitrago

Hurricane season, Landlords, Tenants

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Florida Hurricane Season: Repairs, Uninhabitability, and Landlord Legal Obligations When a tropical storm or hurricane impacts Florida, real estate investors face complex legal and operational challenges once the winds subside. Dealing with property damage, tenant demands for rent reductions, and…

How to Manage Tenant Changes on a Florida Rental Lease

Kelly Buitrago

Landlord tips, Lease laws, Tenants

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In residential property management, tenant circumstances frequently shift mid-lease: couples break up, job transfers happen, new roommates arrive, or one resident requests to be released from financial liability. However, handling these resident changes informally—via text messages, verbal approvals, or hand-written…

Florida Property Tax Guide: Payment Schedules, Early Discounts, and Key Reminders

Kelly Buitrago

Landlords, Property Management, Taxes

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Owning a rental property in Florida is a proven investment strategy, but it comes with important financial deadlines and legal responsibilities throughout the year. Staying on top of your tax obligations not only protects your asset from penalties but also…

Por Qué tu Administrador de Propiedades Debe Ser el Único Punto de Contacto con el Inquilino

Kelly Buitrago

Administración de propiedades, Comunicación inquilinos, Inquilinos

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Cuando se invierte en el mercado inmobiliario de Florida, la meta principal es proteger el patrimonio y asegurar un flujo de caja constante. Sin embargo, un error muy común entre los propietarios —especialmente aquellos que buscan ser amables o accesibles—…

Fraudulent Rental Applications in Florida: Using Fake IDs or Pay Stubs Is Now a Felony

Kelly Buitrago

Landlords, Property Management, property management laws

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The Florida rental market has been battling a quiet but damaging epidemic: the rise of synthetic identities, digitally manipulated pay stubs, and fabricated bank statements used by applicants to bypass screening. Until recently, removing a tenant who obtained a lease…

Fireworks on Rental Properties: The Hidden Risks Florida Landlords Must Address

Kelly Buitrago

Landlords, Property Management

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Holiday celebrations—especially around Independence Day and New Year’s Eve—frequently bring fireworks into Florida residential neighborhoods. While residents look forward to the festivities, for property managers and real estate investors, backyard pyrotechnics represent a massive financial and legal hazard. From devastating…

Hurricane Season: The One Insurance Step Most Florida Landlords Skip

Kelly Buitrago

Hurricane season, Landlords, Property Management

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The Atlantic hurricane season is officially underway. While early forecasts suggest a potentially average or slightly below-average storm season due to El Niño patterns, history has taught Florida real estate investors a brutal lesson: it only takes one storm to…

Why Florida Rental Properties Need a Strict Inspection Schedule

Kelly Buitrago

Landlords, Property Management

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Owning a rental in Florida presents unique environmental challenges that can lead to significant property damage if left unchecked. A structured inspection process is essential for compliance and asset preservation throughout the entire rental lifecycle. Managing Risk Throughout the Tenancy…

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