Florida property owners

1. Maintaining the Property: You are responsible for maintaining your property in a safe and habitable condition. This includes keeping the property free from hazards, such as broken stairs or loose railings, and making necessary repairs promptly.
2. Compliance with Building Codes: You must comply with all applicable building codes and zoning laws, including obtaining any necessary permits before making changes to your property.
3. Providing Safe Housing: You must provide safe and habitable housing for your tenants. This includes providing working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, ensuring that electrical systems are up to code, and providing adequate heat and air conditioning.
4. Disclosing Known Defects: You must disclose any known defects in the property to potential buyers or tenants. Failure to disclose known defects can result in legal liability.
5. Paying property Taxes: You must pay property taxes on your Florida property. Failure to pay property taxes can result in liens on your property and legal action by the government.
6. Providing Access to the Property: You must provide access to your property for necessary inspections and repairs. You must also provide reasonable access to your property for your tenants.
7. Ensuring Tenant Privacy: You must respect your tenant’s privacy rights and provide reasonable notice before entering the property.
8. Abiding by Fair Housing Laws: You must abide by fair housing laws and not discriminate against tenants based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
9. Providing Security: You must take reasonable steps to provide security for your tenants, such as installing deadbolt locks and exterior lighting.

Failure to meet these obligations can result in legal liability, fines, and even criminal charges in some cases. It is important to stay informed about your obligations as a property owner and to take steps to fulfill them to the best of your ability.