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In many Florida rental communities, tenants are charged separate parking fees in addition to rent. These may apply to assigned parking spaces, garages, gated parking, or guest parking privileges. Tenants often question whether parking fees are legal and whether landlords…

When tenants lose their keys or get locked out of a rental property in Florida, landlords often charge a fee to provide replacement keys or access. Tenants frequently ask whether lockout fees and key replacement fees are legal and how…

In many Florida rental properties, tenants do not receive utility bills directly from the utility company. Instead, landlords may bill tenants for utilities such as water, sewer, trash, or electricity through their own billing systems. These bills sometimes include additional…

When tenants fall behind on rent in Florida, landlords may offer a payment plan instead of immediately pursuing eviction. In some cases, landlords charge an additional fee for setting up or administering a rent payment plan. Tenants often ask whether…

During an active lease in Florida, tenants sometimes receive notice that a landlord is increasing fees such as parking charges, amenity fees, utility fees, or other recurring costs. This often leads to confusion about whether landlords can raise fees before…

When a tenant ends a lease early in Florida, landlords sometimes charge a lease termination fee. These fees may be described as covering administrative costs, lost rent, or early termination processing. Tenants often ask whether lease termination fees are legal…

When renting a property in Florida, tenants are often required to pay multiple charges before receiving the keys. In addition to first month’s rent and a security deposit, some landlords charge a separate move-in fee. Tenants frequently ask whether move-in…

When a lease term ends in Florida, some landlords charge a lease renewal fee if the tenant chooses to stay. These fees may be described as covering paperwork, administrative processing, or lease updates. Tenants often question whether lease renewal fees…

Florida tenants often encounter fees labeled as nonrefundable when renting a property. These may include application fees, administrative fees, pet fees, or other required charges. Tenants frequently ask whether nonrefundable fees are legal, which fees may be nonrefundable, and whether…

Many Florida landlords require tenants to use online portals or property management platforms for paying rent, submitting maintenance requests, or accessing account information. Some landlords charge a recurring technology fee or portal fee for access to these systems. Tenants often…