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 property managers, boards, or homeowners ask how utility costs get passed to residents in South Florida, the answer depends less on state law (which generally permits both sub-metering and RUBS) and more on building type, local utility practice, and whether an HOA or association controls the master meter. Below is a clear comparison focused on mid-rise multifamily/condo buildings in Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach versus predominantly single-family neighborhoods and HOAs

Planning, buying, insuring, or managing coastal property in Southeast Florida means answering two related questions: (1) Is the property in a FEMA flood zone (and what’s the Base Flood Elevation)?  and (2) How exposed is it to storm surge?  The places in this short guide differ in how those questions are answered: Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach include barrier-island / Intracoastal neighborhoods where ocean surge and wave action are key risks, while Palm Coast’s risk picture

Renters who move around South Florida quickly learn that the headline rent is only part of the math. “Junk fees” — non-rent charges added at application, move-in, or during tenancy — can tack hundreds (or even thousands) onto the first month’s outlay. Below I compare the patterns you’re likely to see in Boca Raton / Deerfield Beach condo rentals versus single-family homes in Palm Coast, explain why the differences exist, and offer practical steps to avoid surprises. Boca Rato

What Is the Live Local Act? The Live Local Act , enacted on July 1, 2023 , is one of Florida’s most significant housing initiatives in recent decades. Designed to expand access to affordable and workforce housing , the law aims to encourage private developers to build and maintain rental units that are attainable for middle-income workers—such as teachers, nurses, and first responders—who often earn too much to qualify for traditional affordable housing yet still struggle wit

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