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07/30/2026

Why August 3, 2026 will change the condo market

Starting August 3, 2026, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are permanently...

07/15/2026

The bill officially became law over the weekend, but some experts warn the benefits won't be realized right away.

07/09/2026

Free Florida residential landlord-tenant forms !

3 day notice to pay rent, 7 day notice to cure lease violation, claim on security deposit, 30 day notice of non-renewal, termination of tenancy, notice of entry to inspect or repair

07/06/2026

Trump still refuses to sign the bi-partisan housing relief bill

President Trump abruptly canceled plans to sign a major housing bill.

05/18/2026

Florida Residential Landlord Tenant Seminar May 6, 2026

What a great presentation by Florida Landlord-Tenant attorney Alexander Patrick Johnson. His firm, BrowardLandlord.com, is a valuable resource for understand...

11/23/2025

Please warn the Sheriff if you suspect your tenant is a danger !

Michael Halberstam, 37, shot two Indian River County deputies and a locksmith on Friday when they were serving an eviction notice at a home near Vero Beach, Florida.

11/20/2025

After a while in the landlord business, showing rental properties to many tenants, you tend to hear some of the same questions and statements again and again. The screening process is alive from the moment you first speak with your new prospects until the leases are signed and the money is paid, so you must keep your eyes and ears open for clues and telltale signs of whether your prospect is the right tenant for your rental. Some of these questions can alert you if the tenant may be targeting you for a possible lawsuit concerning certain legal or housing issues.
10 Red Flag Questions or Statements that Should Worry You when Screening Tenants
"We can have my wife sign the lease. Her credit is OK."

"Why do you need our credit reports? That doesn't tell you what good people we are."

"We're moving because our landlord is a jerk."

"You won't need a security deposit with us. We'll take good care of your home."

"I'm an attorney and more than qualified to rent your house. By the way, I found 3 illegal questions in your rental application."

"Wait till you see the place when we're done with it. You won't recognize it."

"What is your policy concerning drugs?"

"Are utilities included? I had a little dispute with the electric company."

"Do you declare your rental income on your taxes?"

"Would you mind giving me the key so we can just put a few boxes in there today? I'll have the money next week and we can sign the lease then."
There are lots of "red flags" to watch for. What kind of "red flags" have you picked up in your landlord travels?

08/30/2024

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