Florida Fair Housing Act: an Overview

The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a document that aims to protect individuals from housing discrimination when it comes to buying or renting a home. These laws were created to help ensure that everyone has equal housing opportunities. As a housing provider, it’s important to know and understand the provisions of the FHA to avoid committing any housing discrimination violation. The provisions of the Fair Housing Act apply to all persons and entities involved in a housing transaction. The provisions protect buyers, residents, sellers, landlords, mo…
When and How to Raise Rental Prices

As a landlord, you might find yourself in a situation with a quality long-term tenant. If they have been consistently paying their rent on time and adhering to the property rules and regulations, you might think they are the perfect tenant! However, there is the only issue at hand. You feel they are paying below the market value of the property and you want to increase the rent come lease renewal time. In this article, the team from NFI Property Management Solutions has put together a comprehensive article to discuss raising the rent. With thi…
What to Do with Mail from Previous Tenants: A Guide for Landlords

After parting ways with a tenant, you are ready to put your rental back on the market. But one issue remains pending; the increasing piling of mail on the front door. This is not an unusual predicament that landlords can find themselves in. Occasionally, it could be the case that a past tenant failed to give the US postal service a forwarding address, or businesses did not receive the change of address. Not only is this an issue for you but also for your new tenant. It can be an annoying issue that sets the wrong idea for your long-term relat…
Florida Security Deposit Laws

Are you an incoming landlord or a new owner of an investment property in Florida? It's important to understand that rental property ownership comes with numerous responsibilities, among them being the handling of the security deposit. Florida Landlord-Tenant Law protects the security deposit rights of both landlords and tenants. As a landlord, you must follow specific rules related to storing and returning your tenant's security deposits and making deductions to a deposit paid by a tenant. The following information outlines the basics of Flori…
Is a Month-to-Month Lease Better for Landlords?

Most landlords opt to find long-term tenants for their rentals. Long-term tenancies give landlords stability and a sense of security. After all, longer leases give you peace of mind because your property will be occupied for several months or even years. However, month-to-month leases can be very beneficial to landlords depending on their investment goals and needs. That’s why the expert team at NFI Property Management Solutions has written this guide to help you decide whether a short-term lease agreement is right for you. Keep reading to lear…