Landautomate keeps an operating calendar for independent landlords: what needs doing on a rental, when it is due, and why. This page is the Florida content from our reviewed rule base. Every item below carries its sources and the date we last checked them.
This guide is the reading version of our Florida rule base. In the app, the same rules become dated tasks on each of your Florida properties, timed to your purchase date, lease dates, property age, and climate, with an email before each one is due. The free preview shows a sample of that schedule for Florida in under a minute, no account needed.
Florida landlords commonly track 4 state and local compliance obligations, each listed below with its schedule, its sources, and the date we last verified it. Among them: file Florida annual report by May 1 if property is held in an entity, pay Florida property tax in November for the 4 percent discount, and remit sales and tourist development tax on rentals of six months or less.
Florida LLCs, corporations, and partnerships must file their annual report on Sunbiz between January 1 and May 1, and missing the deadline triggers a non-waivable $400 late fee with administrative dissolution in September.
Florida property tax bills open November 1 with early-payment discounts of 4 percent in November stepping down monthly to 1 percent in February, and taxes become delinquent April 1, accruing interest at 18 percent per year with a minimum charge of 3 percent.
Florida charges 6 percent state sales tax, any county discretionary sales surtax, and local option transient rental taxes such as the tourist development tax on rentals of six months or less, so landlords running short-term or seasonal rentals must register, collect on the full rental charge, and remit on their assigned filing schedule.
Florida requires deposits held per statute to be returned within 15 days when no claim is made, or a claim notice sent by certified mail, or by email under s. 83.505, within 30 days of lease termination, and missing the notice window forfeits the right to keep any of the deposit. Certified mail remains the safer default: the email option requires a signed lease addendum in which both parties agree to electronic delivery, and either party may revoke it at any time.
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Landlords in Florida plan upkeep around a humid climate: this guide lists 11 seasonal maintenance items for Florida in calendar order, each with its timing and the date we last verified it. Among them: schedule termite/WDO inspection before peak swarm season, termite and moisture barrier inspection, and service air conditioning systems before the hot season.
Florida has more termite species than any other continental state, with subterranean swarms starting as early as March and drywood and Formosan swarms following into early summer, so a February inspection catches activity before the wave hits.
Humid climates accelerate termite activity; an early-year inspection protects the structure.
Cooling runs nearly year round in Florida, so a March tune-up with condensate drain cleaning prevents summer failures and the mold problems that follow a clogged AC drain.
An annual full test of smoke and CO detectors (beyond battery swaps) confirms every alarm actually sounds.
Atlantic hurricane season opens June 1, so May is the deadline to inspect roofs and flashing, test shutters or verify opening protection, clear gutters and site drainage, trim trees, photograph property condition, and review windstorm and flood coverage.
Preparing roof, drainage, and insurance before hurricane season reduces storm damage and claim gaps.
Florida's rainy-season humidity peaks in summer, and a June check of dehumidification, AC condensate lines, and closed-up vacant spaces stops the mold growth that thrives when spaces sit unconditioned.
Summer humidity drives mold growth; verifying dehumidification protects air quality and finishes.
The season's worst storms cluster from mid-August through September, so an August recheck of drains, emergency supplies, generator fuel, and occupant communication plans keeps properties ready when a system spins up in days.
Confirming drainage and sump operation at peak hurricane season prevents flooding damage.
After the season closes November 30, a December walk-through of roofs, screens, fences, and seals documents storm wear while repairs are cheap and contractors are available.
Every rental needs the same baseline care regardless of state: this guide tracks 16 recurring upkeep items, each with its schedule and the date we last verified it. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement.
Organized records make tax filing accurate and deductions defensible.
Clear gutters prevent water intrusion, foundation, and roof damage.
Clean filters protect HVAC equipment and keep energy costs down.
Confirms coverage limits and premiums still match the property risk.
Keeps the ownership entity in good standing with state filings.
Planning renewals ahead of time reduces vacancy and turnover costs.
Keeps small maintenance issues from turning into expensive repairs.
Verifies owner cash distributions reconcile with rent and expenses.
Early pest detection prevents structural damage and habitability complaints.
Reviewing assessments can surface appeal opportunities and budget changes.
Confirms rent was received on time and surfaces collection issues early.
Keeps rent aligned with market rates and local rent regulations.
Working smoke and CO detectors are a life-safety and legal requirement.
Confirms vacant-property utilities stay at minimal service so pipes, alarms, and sump pumps keep working.
Catches billing errors and unexpected usage spikes on property utilities.
Regular walkthroughs of a vacant property deter break-ins, squatting, and unnoticed damage.
Our reviewed rule base currently lists 4 state and local compliance obligations that Florida landlords commonly track. Among them: file Florida annual report by May 1 if property is held in an entity, pay Florida property tax in November for the 4 percent discount, and remit sales and tourist development tax on rentals of six months or less. Each obligation shows its schedule, the sources it was checked against, and the date we last verified it. This guide is general information for planning reminders, not legal advice.
The Florida guide lists 11 seasonal maintenance items timed to a humid climate, in calendar order. Among them: schedule termite/WDO inspection before peak swarm season, termite and moisture barrier inspection, and service air conditioning systems before the hot season. Landautomate turns each item into a dated reminder on your property calendar so the work is planned before the season arrives.
Alongside state specific work, the Florida guide tracks 16 baseline upkeep items that apply to nearly every rental. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement. These recur on a regular schedule, and Landautomate schedules each one automatically for every property you add.
Every rule in the Florida guide goes through human review before it is published, and each rule shows the date we last verified it. Each compliance obligation links the primary sources it was checked against. Laws and deadlines change, so if you believe something here is outdated or incorrect, contact us at support@landautomate.com and we will review it promptly.
The same reviewed calendar, for other states.
The free preview takes your state and property facts and shows the schedule Landautomate would run for you, no account needed. Every new account starts with a 30-day free Pro trial, no card required.