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Living in Tampa, Florida: Pros and Cons
Is Tampa, Florida a good place to live? Tampa is one of the largest cities in Florida with plenty of people moving here every year. Its sunny season is one of the reasons plenty of tourists and residents flock to this city. If you’re planning to move to this large metro area, check out these […]
10 Fun Things To Do in Tampa, Florida
As a property management company in Tampa for fourteen years, Cavalier Estates LLC has developed extensive knowledge about the local area. This is not limited to just our knowledge of which Tampa neighborhoods you should invest in. We also know all about the best attractions and activities in the city. As the third biggest city […]
Neighborhoods in Tampa to Live or Invest In
As a major city of the Sunshine State, Tampa is a popular place to live or invest in real estate in. The city’s waterfront area and urban center have a new look and feel, receiving renovations after the city made its comeback from the Great Recession in the mid-2010s. The combination of the warm, sunny […]
How to Handle Maintenance during COVID-19
As a self-managing property owner, you may find that property maintenance is one of your biggest duties. Now, with COVID-19, property upkeep is more important than ever. Due to this global pandemic, it is extremely crucial that additional safety protocols are enforced as you practice property maintenance. This virus is highly contagious. That’s why, it’s […]
Overview of 3-Day Notice in Florida
It’s never an easy process dealing with an eviction. When it comes to dealing with tenants, there are certain laws a landlord needs to follow to ensure they don’t end up in a lawsuit. The same applies to serving a 3-day notice to quit in Tampa, Florida. There are certain measures a landlord needs to […]
Squatting Laws in Florida
What are Squatter’s Rights? Squatter’s Rights is an informal name for Adverse Possession. If a squatter occupies your property for a period of time and meets a set of squatting laws in Florida, then your property may legally become the squatter’s with no exchange of payment. It is essential to familiarize yourself with landlord-tenant laws […]
Breaking a Lease in Florida
In some cases, circumstances occur that are beyond one’s control, which results in a lease being broken. It’s vital to know what actions to take as a landlord to prevent losses. It’s also useful to learn the conditions of breaking a lease as a tenant so one avoids its adverse effects. In this article, we’ll […]
Florida Landlord Tenant Law: Security Deposit
Collecting a security deposit when you’re a landlord is a common practice. Sometimes this can result in conflicts between you and a tenant. It’s essential to learn the Florida Security Deposit laws and the rights of both parties. That way you’ll know what to do should you find yourself in such a situation. Definition […]
Overview of the Florida Eviction Process
Are you a landlord looking for more information about the tenant eviction process in Florida? As longstanding property managers in Tampa, we came up with a step-by-step guide on how to legally evict your tenant.
Overview of Landlord-Tenant Laws in Tampa, Florida
Florida is considered to be one of the best places to live in. As a result, the real estate industry in Tampa, Florida is thriving. This translates to there being a lot of landlords and tenants as well as homeowners in the state. Florida’s government makes it easy for both landlords and tenants to know […]
Lessons from Tampa Bay Evictions
We just got out of court, and we have a big lesson for you if you’re a landlord or a property owner: Don’t manage crappy houses. If you do have a crappy house, get rid of it. Or, fix it up before tenants move in. Today, we’re sharing our court story as a cautionary tale […]
Are Tampa Bay Tenants Expected to Change HVAC Filters?
Air filters get a lot of use in Tampa Bay homes, thanks to the extreme heat that keeps our air conditioning systems running almost all year long. Today, we are going to talk about air filters because changing them regularly is an essential component of protecting your system and the overall condition of your […]
What Does Cavalier Estates in Tampa Bay Do for Rental Owners?
Cavalier Estates manages single family homes in Tampa and the surrounding bay area, and today we want to share our elevator speech. If you watch our video that goes with this blog, you’ll see that I’m actually talking to you on an elevator. Cavalier Estates in Tampa Bay: What We Do Single family homes and […]
How Does Property Management Software Benefit Rental Owners?
Property management software helps us to manage your home more efficiently and effectively. We work with Appfolio, which is totally integrated with the reports we run for owners, tenants, and vendors. Our software helps us to do a number of things, and today we’re talking about how the technology benefits rental property owners. Online and […]
How and When Should Tampa Bay Landlords Perform Property Inspections?
At Cavalier Estates in Tampa, we didn’t always do home inspections. We do them routinely now, however, because we have found that they are beneficial. They help us, our tenants, and our owners. We use a third party company called On Site Pros. This takes out any of our own bias. We’re not making the […]
A Property Management Company Warning: Rental Owners Be Aware of Property Scams
Has your landlord told you to pay with cash? Be careful. There are a lot of scams out there, and cash makes it easy for people to get away with illegal activities. There’s no way to trace it or get it back. We want rental property owners and tenants to be aware of the scams […]
Tenant Screening 101 – Property Management Advice
Rental applications are important to your tenant screening process. You have a house that’s a big, expensive asset. When you choose a tenant, you’re moving someone in to live there and keep it maintained. You want your tenants to take care of the grass and follow the terms of the lease so that you have continual cash flow. […]