Florida Landlord News
Latest Florida landlord news, legislation updates, market trends, and legal developments affecting property owners and managers.
17 articles
Renters Insurance Rate Cut
Florida OIR approved an average 12.8% decrease on American Modern's HO-4 renters insurance effective October 11, 2026, covering about 121,898 exposures. It affects tenants' policies, not landlords' building coverage.
Oct 19, 2026
Property-Tax Proposal:
Amendment 3 on the November 2026 ballot would cut the non-homestead assessment cap from 10% to 5% starting January 1, 2027, but the savings depend on local tax rates, school levies, and future budget decisions.
Oct 19, 2026
Florida Landlord Law Update:
Chapter 2025-16 now allows email delivery of extermination notices under §83.51, while proposed air-conditioning and water-safety mandates (SB 322, HB 241, CS/HB 79, CS/CS/SB 658) failed to become law during the 2026 session.
Oct 19, 2026
When Did You Last See Your Rental?
Rent coming in doesn't tell you how the property itself is doing. Routine drive-by inspections, careful documentation, and consistent follow-up turn a quick exterior check into effective property management.
Oct 19, 2026
Florida Landlord Laws:
Some Florida laws failed bills and pending proposals, including the rejected five-day notice, HB 1293's fraudulent-entry provisions, and the stalled property-tax amendment.
Oct 19, 2026
More Insurance Choices for Landlords:
Two new insurers were approved to enter Florida's market in 2025 — a positive development for landlords, though real relief depends on renewal-time terms, not headline announcements.
Oct 12, 2026
Florida Law Limits Rental Registry
Jacksonville's new rental-property database puts housing records within easier reach of tenants, but its launch also highlights a significant limit on local government authority: Florida law reserves regulation of residential tenancies and the landlord-tenant relationship to the state.
Oct 5, 2026
October 2026 FLN Market Monitor™
Florida rents are flat while concessions climb: the statewide median asking rent held at $2,499 (−0.04% annually) with Tampa Bay and Jacksonville listings advertising concessions on nearly two-thirds of units, according to Realtor.com's August 2026 data.
Oct 5, 2026
The Proposed Order Fiasco
Recent changes to Florida’s proposed-order process push judgment preparation onto landlords, with county-by-county—and judge-by-judge—requirements, opaque rejections, and limited electronic filing. FLN adapted, but independent owners face an unreasonable trial-and-error burden.
Oct 5, 2026