In Florida’s coastal housing markets — from Boca Raton  and Deerfield Beach  to Palm Coast  — communication between property managers and residents has evolved. Maintenance requests that once flowed through paper forms and text threads now move into structured digital systems. Yet, questions remain: which methods best protect both residents and associations when disputes arise? This article compares maintenance portals  and text messaging  across these three cities, focusing

Parking, towing & guest passes: condo rules east of US-1 in Boca/Deerfield vs. driveway/HOA rules in Palm Coast letter sections Parking, Towing & Guest Passes: Condo Rules East of US-1 vs. HOA Driveway Policies in Palm Coast A. Quick Synopsis — What Differs, in One Line: Condominiums east of US-1 in Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach typically treat parking as a common-element management function  (decals, assigned stalls, guest passes, posted tow notices, and board enforcement),

Artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic screening tools are increasingly used by landlords and property managers to evaluate prospective tenants. While these tools promise efficiency, they also carry risks of error, bias, and non-transparency—especially when used for tenant selection in rental housing. For managers and brokers in Boca/Deerfield and Palm Coast, understanding these risks and how to respond to disputes is important. 1. What is happening: AI screening tools

What property managers can — and can’t — ask, and how to handle requests correctly Housing providers in Florida must navigate two overlapping bodies of law when tenants say they need an animal for a disability: federal disability law (the Fair Housing Act and ADA) and Florida law. The rules differ depending on whether the animal is a service animal  (trained to perform tasks) or an assistance animal  such as an emotional support animal (ESA)  (provides therapeutic emotional s

When renewal season rolls around, tenants and landlords often face a familiar standoff: how to manage rent increases fairly while keeping flexibility. One practical middle ground is a rate cap without a multi-year lock-in —an agreement that limits future rent hikes but keeps the lease term itself at one year (or even month-to-month). This approach is especially useful in markets where vacancy rates fluctuate differently across cities . Below are negotiation strategies tailore

As Florida continues to refine its landlord-tenant laws, renters in Palm Beach, Broward, and Flagler counties should pay attention to several changes and proposed amendments that may affect their rights, notice periods, deposits, disclosures, and protections. While Florida law largely preempts local ordinances in the residential rental sphere, local implementation and county/city practices can cause variation in how changes play out on the ground. Below are key developments i

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Deerfield Beach, located in South Florida, is known for its pristine beaches, thriving cultural scene, and relaxed coastal lifestyle. But...