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Mayor Deegan's proposed FY 2026–27 budget omits funding for Jacksonville's rental-property registry and housing ombudsman, removes $250K in JALA supplemental funding, and no replacement ordinance has been filed more than a year after Resolution 2025-293 was withdrawn.

A new industry report highlights that small landlords are increasingly adopting AI tools and professional property management to meet modern tenant expectations. This shift signals a move away from traditional, manual operations toward more data-driven and strategic property oversight.

What Florida Landlords Must Do Before Taking Back the Rental

A Jacksonville woman has been arrested after police say she advertised homes she did not own on Facebook Marketplace, collected deposits and rent, and allowed families to move in — leaving renters without housing and legitimate property owners with unauthorized occupants.

But the Plaintiff Must Still Complete Service. Filing an eviction lawsuit does not automatically place the defendant under the court's authority. When the defendant is incarcerated, the plaintiff must still arrange proper personal service at the correct facility—or risk delay and a void judgment.

The Registry idea is getting great press —but no active legislation exists. Why?

A Solution in Search of a Problem

Citizens Property Insurance is implementing a statewide average premium increase of 6.6% in 2026. These adjustments are part of an ongoing effort to align premiums with actuarial data and encourage the return of policies to the private market.

For years, emotional support animal requests have been one of the most confusing—and frequently abused—areas of fair housing law.

Florida's rental market has shifted toward renters as new apartment supply outpaces demand. Vacancies are rising, rents are falling, and landlords must adapt their strategy to stay competitive.

A new housing initiative is giving Florida landlords another reason to consider renting to military veterans, combining financial incentives, damage protection, and ongoing case management.

Nearly five years after the CDC's COVID-19 eviction moratorium ended, the federal government is reportedly in settlement discussions with attorneys representing approximately 1,800 landlords who claim financial losses from the ban.

Congress has approved a sweeping bipartisan housing package that includes new restrictions on large institutional investors purchasing single-family homes — but most Florida landlords won't be affected.

Florida voters may soon decide whether to cap annual property tax increases on rental properties under a proposed constitutional amendment modeled after the Save Our Homes cap.

One of the most significant housing policy decisions in decades. Could it happen here?

England's Renters' Rights Act brings sweeping new regulations and hefty fines for landlords. While none of these rules apply in Florida, they're a reminder that rental housing laws can change quickly when government gets more involved.

New law creates the crime of Fraudulent Entry of a Residential Dwelling and provides landlords with additional remedies when applicants obtain possession of rental property through deception.

Washington State's aggressive rent control enforcement has assessed $800,000 in penalties within one year, raising important questions about Jacksonville's proposed Rental Registry and the regulatory infrastructure it would create.

Today's best tenants expect a modern rental experience with everything right in their phone — rent payments, maintenance requests, lease documents, and communications.

If the roof is under 15 years old, insurers cannot cancel just based on age. For roofs 15 years or older, you can get an inspection showing at least 5 years of life remaining

House Bill 7031, eliminates the state business rent tax and county surtax on commercial leases, effective October 1, 2025.

Jacksonville's short-term rental (STR) market is influenced by Florida's statewide preemption law, limiting local regulations. Despite this, hosts must obtain a $150 annual license, undergo mandatory inspections, and adhere to a combined 13.5% lodging tax. Non-compliance can result in fines up to $500.