Monthly Legal Insights

For Property Managers and Landlords

Source: Law Offices of Heist, Weisse & Wolk, PLLC

Did you serve a 3 Day Notice this month and forget that January 19 was a legal holiday? Incorrect notices cause delays and waste money. Head to our 2026 Court Observed Legal Holiday List to stay on track all year long.

Source: Law Offices of Heist, Weisse & Wolk, PLLC

Don't be complacent. Don't let your guard down. Take these 2 days to KEEP FLORIDA A LANDLORD STATE. The dates are almost here!

If you manage multifamily properties, the Florida Apartment Association's event IMPACT is February 3 and 4.

If you manage single family properties, the National Association of Residential Property Managers event DAY ON THE HILL is February 11 and 12.

Join us there and make a difference. Reserve, get your hotel and we shall see you there!

Many landlords are on the brink of disaster, but YOU don't know it. You sign up the landlord, work hard at prep, advertise the property, screen the tenant, sign that lease and 3 months later the tenant gets served with FORECLOSURE papers! That's right – they haven't made a mortgage payment in 6 months.

Foreclosures are on the rise, but the landlord never mentioned that gem. Now what? Could this mess have been avoided? Were you around 15 years ago? The fun is about to begin again.

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Your maintenance tech is in the shop getting a part for a repair, comes out and the golf cart is GONE. Three kids decided to hop on and take a joyride, side-swiping 2 cars and ending up in the lake. Whose fault is that? You may be surprised. Avoidance is key - make sure to stay on par!

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Raleigh "Lee" Steinhauer, Esq. Founder & President The Steinhauer Group, LLC

Our Industry Leader this month is a REAL big deal! Lee is running for the Florida House of Representatives and is a champion of private property rights!

Raleigh "Lee" Steinhauer, Esq. is the founder and president of The Steinhauer Group, LLC, a strategic government and legal affairs firm in central Florida. Lee has served as Government Affairs & Legal Counsel for the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO) for the past six years, Government and Legal Affairs Director for the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA), and Legal Counsel to the Florida Apartment Association (FAA).

Lee obtained his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Delaware and juris doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Florida, New Jersey, and New York.

Lee is currently a candidate for Florida State House, District 45, which encompasses West Orange County and parts of Osceola County. He lives in Winter Garden with his wife and two sons.

Learn more about Lee and support his campaign!

Taught by: Attorneys Harry Heist or Kirk Eason

Having trouble getting out of the office for a day? Book a date and time for a 2 hour ZOOM LEGAL CLASS designed for your portfolio or association. Dates are filling fast! Don't let a scheduling conflict hold you back from the education you or your agents need. Have a real estate license? We can get you CE credits!

Email us at info@evict.com to get scheduled...

Source: Law Offices of Heist, Weisse & Wolk

When you rent out a house, the tenant is allowed to use everything there and you are required to maintain and repair everything there UNLESS these items are specifically EXCLUDED from the lease. Often this comes as a huge surprise to the landlord or property manager who assumed something would NOT be the landlord's responsibility.

Watch this quick video and download the Excluded Items Checklist to make sure you get it right!

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