Florida Landlords' Rights & Strategies Perfect Paperback – October 24, 2011

This is a good book but there have been some major changes to the Florida Landlord Tenant statutes as of July 2013. All leases have to be modified, for example, or amended by mid January 2014 to add new language regarding security deposits reflected in the current statutes. You have to make sure you have a copy of the changes, many of which were favorable to Landlords, when using this book. I was disappointed the author does not clearly explain how to move from the eviction process to claiming damages, how to collect judgements and post them to credit sites so a bad tenant doesn't run their scam on another landlord. It seems to be assumed that at these levels, you'll have an attorney working for you or will just not bother. At $200-$300 an hour with limited chances for collection, it doesn't make sense for us to hire someone to follow up on collections after our first eviction this week. Also, it would be nice to have either a CD with fillable forms, a link to a website for purchasers to download the forms so they don't have to be re-typed, or a tear out option so the forms can be copied without distortion from the book spine. We have, though, studied Warda's guide from cover to cover and found it will help us as newer landlords to prevent future problems and protect ourselves. There is a lot of good advise offered--I wish I had gotten it earlier instead of "property management for dummies."

It seems the author know what he is talking about. But there are several things that make this book a bad purchase.1. Several typos and words that were missing or left out of the sentences throughout the book make me think it was made in someone's basement or something. Very unprofessional. But still this may be nitpicking. It was when I can across the page that was missin completely. Not only is page 122 missing, they printed page 120 AGAIN in its place.2. It repeats itself several times throught the book. Not just ideas or sentences. Entire paragraphs, sections, or even pages. So the book has 270 pages. Minus the back half of the book that is appendices, forms, and other things that can be helpful you are left with 129 pages. Minus the amount of times and sections he repeats himself you are left with about 70-80 pages of information.3. He touches on some sections in detail and others only a paragraph or two. Take for example how to evict someone, it's mentioned briefly about sending a notice to the tenant. Nothing else. Nothing about what to do if they don't leave, going down to the courthouse, or using law enforcement.Overall the book has some good thoughts but I could narrow the entire thing down to a few helpful tips. It is very disorganized and has no real structure to the information provided. The lack of organization and professionalism in the book makes me question wether I can depend on the forms and tips provided in the book to hold up legally.

Even though this is book is not current with 2015, it is a great overview of what NOT to do and a valuable asset if you have a rental and are new to the business. Easy to understand for everyday "Joe" and reference forms in back an added bonus, altho' I am a typist, so don't mind re-creating them. Websites online easily update the laws so you are current with 2015

I followed the author's instructions step by step and was able to evict my tenant in under 20 days without an attorney, who wanted $3500. This book is a MUST for any Landlord BEFORE writing a lease too. Don't rent without it!

I have been a Florida Landlord for years and this is where I go when I want to be sure my actions are well within the law to protect me and my clients. Forms sample leases plus actual cases keep the landlord or in my case Realtor on the straight and narrow down what can be a very crooked road.

Lots of great information. A CD with copies of the forms would make it more useful. Must have for Florida landlords.

I've had every version of Mark Warda's Landlording guide for Florida. He writes and clear and concise guide that is a must for every Florida landlord. His book also keeps up with the latest Florida statutes concerning this topic

If you rent or own property, you need this book...........to protect yourself and your rights.