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Choosing the right tenant can mean fewer issues and a better-maintained property. Choosing the wrong one can, however, result in stress, aggravation, and money. So, how do you weed the bad ones from the good? We need to thoroughly screen them. A thorough tenant screening process involves asking for a legitimate rental application, a credit report, verifying with previous landlords, and running background and criminal checks on the potential tenant. In this article, we are going to explain the top questions to ask potential Orlando tenants and w…

In order to have a successful rental property, you need to have good tenants. Finding good tenants for your investment property isn’t easy even though nearly a third of Orlando’s population is currently renting. So how do you get good renters? Read on for the best practices on how to attract good tenants to your Orlando rental property. 1. Envision Your Ideal Tenant You can easily miss your chance if you’re looking for a quality tenant but you don’t know how to identify one. Knowing the characteristics of a perfect tenant will help you narrow y…

Whether you conduct property inspections yourself or hire a professional, it’s important to habitually assess and track the condition of your rental property. Reports from the inspections can also serve as important legal documents should you require them in a legal dispute. Generally, inspections will provide two major benefits to Orlando rental property owners. One, you can rest assured that your tenants are abiding by lease terms and are taking good care of your property. And two, you’ll be able to identify any maintenance issues early on be…

Under the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, both the landlord and the renter have rights and responsibilities. Once these rights and responsibilities are properly understood, each party should be able to deal with many legal questions and problems without needing an attorney. Below is an overview of the Florida landlord-tenant laws that we have compiled. For more help with your Orlando rental contact us today! Florida Rental Laws on Landlord Retaliation In Florida, landlords who try to go after tenants can be stopped and sued. Here a…

A rental property can give you passive recurring income and a stable future, or it can be the source of untold misery especially to a new landlord. Many first time owners, end up having nightmarish ordeals with their investments for many reasons. For instance, they may not know how to attract or screen quality renters, how to craft self-serving rental agreements, or even how to keep the occupants satisfied and happy. As a result, such landlords end up with problematic tenants who do not pay rent promptly, are always causing trouble, or damaging…