As with any business, there are liability issues and risks that must be managed when you’re renting out a property. Accidents and disasters will happen, and even though they are likely outside of your control, they are happening at a property that you own. This leaves...
Security deposit deductions cannot include general wear and tear items. Those repairs and replacements are an Orlando landlord’s responsibility. You cannot charge a tenant for new paint, for example, just because there are tiny nail holes in a wall or scuff marks from...
Excited about investing in real estate, but a little stressed too? That’s normal. Real estate investments come with a lot of benefits. You’re earning consistent cash every month, you’re watching your asset increase in value while tenants pay down your mortgage, and...
Smart landlords are always looking for ways to make their lives easier. You’re juggling tenants, maintenance requests, showings, and screenings. Why not automate everything you possibly can, leaving yourself with more time to do what really matters? Adopting these...
The move-in process includes a lot of details and perfect timing. As the property owner, you want to make sure your home is ready for your new tenants. That will require you to have all the work and cleaning done before move-in day. The locks should be changed and the...
The laws surrounding fair housing and discrimination are always changing. In recent years, many of the discrimination claims have been around service and support animals. This is still an area of the law that not a lot of landlords are familiar with, and that can get...
