Five Budgeting Tips for Central Florida Renters

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Five Budgeting Tips for Central Florida Renters

If you’re looking for budgeting tips for Central Florida renters, you’ll find that renting in this area can present unique financial challenges. These challenges include managing monthly rent payments and preparing for unexpected expenses during hurricane season. However, stretching your budget doesn’t mean eating ramen every night (uh, unless you want to). Below, we offer ...
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Useful Tenant Tips to Prevent Maintenance Requests

If you’re looking for tenant tips to prevent maintenance, you’re in the right place! There’s nothing more frustrating than having something break in your rental home and having to wait for maintenance to come to fix it. While The Realty Medics strives to address your maintenance and repair needs quickly, you’ll still have a little ...
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Orlando College House Rentals or Dorm Life: Which is Better?

As a college student, you might think living in dorms is your only option. But there are other great options. Opting for a Orlando college house rental from a Orlando property management company could be your ticket to a better college experience (without all the dorm horror stories). The Hidden Costs Factor  You might assume ...
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No Security Deposit Option

As a qualified tenant through The Realty Medics, you have a unique option offered nowhere else in Central Florida: a no security deposit option. In fact, we’re the only Orlando property management company to offer this benefit!  How Does It Work?  At the time of application, a tenant submits a secondary approval process with Obligo, ...
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How to Prepare for a Hurricane 

Storm Watches vs. Storm Warnings Anytime severe weather is predicted, stay tuned into Orlando or local media channels for developments. Have plans in place for times when conditions deteriorate. Your safety is the most important consideration. Know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning. A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions (sustained winds ...
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Common Orlando Security Deposit Deductions

Understanding Orlando security deposit deductions is crucial for all tenants. As a tenant, you likely had to pay a security deposit before moving into your rental home. This deposit protects the owner by covering costs if you cause significant damage to the property. But even if you’re not partying like a rock star in the ...
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Orlando Move-In Checklists: Why They’re Essential to Complete

You have a lot to do when you move into a new place. Completing a property move-in checklist, especially your Orlando Move-In Checklists, probably just feels like unnecessary busy work. And a lot of tenants just don’t do them or do any documentation of move-in conditions. However, we require all our tenants to complete a ...
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Essential Orlando Tenant Rights and Landlord Responsibilities: A Guide for Rental Properties

When a tenant moves into a rental property in Central Florida, they have certain rights, and landlords have certain responsibilities. Below, we list a few of the essential Orlando tenant rights and the corresponding responsibilities of landlords in Central Florida.  Orlando Tenant Rights By agreeing to pay rent and signing a lease, tenants have legal ...
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Understanding the Importance of Your Orlando Renters Insurance for Ultimate Security

Did you know that most tenants don’t get renters insurance? This is a big mistake! If you rent, understanding the importance of your Orlando renters insurance could help save you thousands of dollars in the event of an emergency. Owner’s Insurance Many tenants mistakenly believe that the owner’s insurance will pay to replace their belongings. ...
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Understanding Your Orlando Lease Agreement

Whether you just signed your lease or have rented the same place for a while, you should know what your lease says. Nothing is more important than reading everything in your lease. If you have trouble understanding your Orlando lease agreement, contact your property manager. Bear in mind that an attorney has reviewed and approved ...
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