Should You Allow Pets in Your Florida Rental?
Should you allow pets in your Florida rental? Many Florida renters have pets, so your pet policy can make a big difference in how fast your home rents. Here is how to decide and what the law says about assistance animals.
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Why Many Owners Allow Pets
- A larger pool of applicants
- Tenants with pets often stay longer
- Pet deposits or fees can offset wear
Protect Your Home
- Set clear limits on pet type, size, and number
- Collect a pet deposit and require renter’s insurance with liability coverage
- Document the home’s condition at move-in
- Screen pets consistently
Service and Emotional Support Animals
Service animals and emotional support animals are not pets under fair housing law. Owners generally can’t charge pet fees or deposits for them or apply pet restrictions. Florida law lets landlords request reliable documentation when a disability or need isn’t obvious, within the limits of the law.
Management Packages
Three plans built around how involved you want to be, your income goals, and your property’s needs.
Essential Package
10% of monthly rent
+ 75% of first month’s rent (leasing fee)
For owners who want trusted systems and basic support.
- Rental pricing analysis using CRM tools
- Preferred vendors (handymen, HVAC, plumbers)
- Full tenant screening: credit, income, background
- Online rent collection and owner portal
- Quarterly drive-by photo updates
- Monthly reporting and year-end tax documents
Professional Package
15% of monthly rent
+ 75% of first month’s rent (leasing fee)
For owners who want full leasing support and better oversight.
- Everything in Essential
- Listing on major rental platforms with professional photos
- Tenant showings scheduled and conducted
- Full tenant placement and lease signing
- Move-in and move-out coordination
- Monthly drive-by photo updates
- Maintenance fully coordinated by our team
Premium Package
20% of monthly rent
+ 75% of first month’s rent (leasing fee)
For out-of-state owners and investors who want full peace of mind.
- Everything in Professional
- Interior and exterior inspections twice a year with photo reports
- Eviction coordination (notices, filings, court)
- 24/7 emergency response
- Utility setup and tracking
- Dedicated Owner Success Manager
- Optional landscaping, pest control, and pool service
Own several rentals? Ask about reduced rates, as low as 8%, for multi-home investors. See full package details.
Why Homeowners Choose Rental Property Partners
- Veteran-owned and female-led local team that lives in the communities we serve
- Military-friendly: we work with service members renting out their homes after PCS orders
- Backed by an affiliated real estate brokerage and title company if you ever decide to sell
- Clear pricing with no surprise fees
Allow Pets in Your Florida Rental FAQ
Is there a limit on pet deposits in Florida?
Florida doesn’t set a specific cap on pet deposits, but deposits must be handled under Florida’s security deposit rules.
Can I say no to certain breeds?
Many policies set breed or size limits, but HOA rules and insurance requirements also matter. Assistance animals follow different rules.
Have questions? Call us or see our allow pets in your Florida rental options and pricing.
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Get your free rent estimate or call (904) 478-7368. We manage homes across Jacksonville, St. Johns, Clay, and Nassau counties, including Nocatee, St. Augustine, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beach, and Jacksonville.
Our Family of Companies
- Homes for sale in St. Augustine and Nocatee with Tanya Cosmini, Broker/Owner
- Realty ONE Group Elevate, a full-service real estate brokerage with offices in Jacksonville and St. Augustine
- Title Company of Florida, title insurance, escrow, and closings statewide
Affiliated business disclosure: Realty ONE Group Elevate is owned by Tanya Cosmini. Title Company of Florida is owned by her husband, Sam Gorniak, and Rental Property Partners is owned within the same family. Because of these family relationships, the owners may benefit when you use more than one of these companies. You are not required to use any of them and are free to choose other providers.
Rental Property Partners. Rental estimates are not guarantees of rent or occupancy. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.