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Florida Lease Termination: Best Practices for All

Understanding the Florida Lease Termination Clauses

Florida lease termination is an important aspect of rental agreements, allowing tenants to break a lease under specific conditions. While some property owners view this clause unfavorably, it is crucial to recognize that they agreed to it when signing the lease. Understanding its purpose and impact can help owners, tenants, and realtors navigate lease terminations more effectively and fairly.

Lease Termination: A Fair and Necessary Option

Life circumstances can change unexpectedly, and tenants may need to break a lease for various legitimate reasons, including:

Change in Life Priorities – A tenant may need to move home to support a loved one, such as a son or daughter returning to care for a parent.
Job Relocation or Promotion – Tenants often need to relocate for career opportunities that require moving to another city or state.
Health Concerns – Some tenants must relocate for medical treatment that is only available in another location.
Dissatisfaction with Location or Schools – If a tenant finds that the neighborhood or school system does not meet their needs, they may choose to move.
No Specific Reason Necessary – Lease agreements often allow tenants to terminate their lease without a reason, as long as they follow the agreed-upon terms.

Owner Considerations: Understanding Financial Impact

Owners may worry about lease termination clauses affecting their rental income, but it is essential to remember that:

Only the tenant can terminate the lease at will.
Owners still retain the right to terminate the lease if the tenant violates its terms.
If an owner wants to end a lease early, they may need to provide financial incentives or free rent to the tenant.
The termination clause typically includes a financial safeguard, such as a fee equal to up to two months’ rent, to compensate the owner.
The alternative option—preventing the owner from renting the unit until the previous lease term is fulfilled—can be more restrictive, though owners may choose to reimburse the last tenant for rental income that will be duplicated with a new rental.

Realtor Considerations: Understanding Association Rules

Realtors must be aware of association rules that govern rental frequency. Some associations limit the number of rentals per year, meaning:

If only one rental per year is allowed, an owner may not be able to re-rent the unit if the lease is terminated early.
In such cases, choosing the second termination option, where the owner may seek the balance of the lease owed by the tenant, may be the best approach to protect the owner’s interests.
Realtors should advise clients accordingly to ensure compliance with association guidelines while maximizing flexibility and financial stability.

Best Practices for Owners and Tenants when using the Florida Lease Termination

To ensure a smooth lease termination process:

Tenants should review their lease agreement thoroughly and communicate with landlords or property managers before making a decision.
Owners should factor in potential lease terminations when structuring their rental agreements and financial planning.
Realtors should educate clients on their rights and responsibilities to prevent misunderstandings and disputes.

A Balanced Approach Benefits Everyone

The Florida Lease termination clauses exist to create flexibility for tenants while protecting owners from unexpected financial loss. Instead of viewing these clauses negatively, owners should recognize them as an agreed-upon safeguard that can provide predictability and fairness in lease agreements. By understanding these terms, realtors, owners, and tenants can work together to ensure smooth transitions and a thriving rental market in Florida.

How Mark Pinilla Can Help

Mark Pinilla is a top-producing property manager with Keyes Property Management and trainer with nearly 30 years of real estate and property management experience. He supports over 1,000 REALTORS® at The Keyes Company, providing expert guidance on lease agreements, landlord-tenant laws, and compliance best practices. Mark also offers a specialized course, Understanding the Florida Lease Agreement, helping agents enhance their leasing knowledge.

For expert guidance on lease compliance, contact Mark Pinilla today.

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Understanding the Florida Lease Agreement and Service & Support Animals

**Private Event**The Keyes Company MBA Program**

Understanding the Florida Lease Agreement and effectively protecting the landlord, tenant, and Realtor’s interests. Learn what even some of the most experienced veteran real estate agents do not know and where most of the mistakes are made. Learn how to fill in the maintenance section, prorations, collect your full commission, deal with active-duty military, and more.

This class and visual presentation lecture covers the Florida Lease Agreement intertwined with realtor & property management experiences based on how the lease was written/filled in. The training will cover the lease agreement flow from acquiring a tenant to the closing/move-in and the responsibilities of the Realtors® to their customers.

The Lease Agreement process will include:
• How to write a lease that protects the landlord, the tenant, and the Realtor®.
• Understand the difference between practicing law and being a Realtor®.
• Understanding the importance of naming the parties involved in the lease.
• How to collect your full commission when prorating rent.
• Deposits and how to properly handle them.
• Understand the maintenance section and how it affects owners and tenants.
• How to handle active-duty military and their special exceptions to the leasing process.
• How to make sure the landlord does not pay for storage.
• Best practices for making sure all the sections are signed and initialed.
• Best practices when dealing with foreign landlords.

BONUS CONTENT:

• Service and Support Animals
• Understand the only questions you can ask a person requesting a reasonable accommodation.
• Understand the kind of documents that can be requested.
• Understand who can provide reasonable or trustworthy documentation as proof of the tenant’s need for a reasonable accommodation.
• Understand why a service or support animal is not a pet.

Spanish – Understanding the Florida Lease Agreement and Service & Support Animals

This class is presented in Spanish.

The Lease Agreement process will include:
• How to write a lease that protects the landlord, the tenant, and the Realtor®.
• Understand the difference between practicing law and being a Realtor®.
• Understanding the importance of naming the parties involved in the lease.
• Deposits and how to properly handle them.
• Understand the maintenance section and how it affects owners and tenants.
• How to handle active-duty military and their special exceptions to the leasing process.
• How to make sure the landlord does not pay for storage.
• Best practices for making sure all the sections are signed and initialed.
• Best practices when dealing with foreign landlords.

BONUS CONTENT:

EXP Realty – Understanding the Florida Lease Agreement & Service and Support Animals

The Lease Agreement process will include:

• How to write a lease that protects the landlord, the tenant, and the Realtor®.
• Understand the difference between practicing law and being a Realtor®.
• Understanding the importance of naming the parties involved in the lease.
• Deposits and how to properly handle them.
• Understand the maintenance section and how it affects owners and tenants.
• How to handle active-duty military and their special exceptions to the leasing process.
• How to make sure the landlord does not pay for storage.
• Best practices for making sure all the sections are signed and initialed.
• Best practices when dealing with foreign landlords.

BONUS CONTENT:

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NAHREP South Florida – Cafecito 305

Mark Pinilla, from Keyes Property Management, was invited to speak on Cafecito 305, a program developed by NAHREP South Florida and led by Maria Pena.

Maria’s summary of the Instagram Live…

Just wrapped up a fantastic Cafecito Time IG Live with our 2025 co-education director, Mark Pinilla!

We dove into his journey in real estate, his inspiring work with Vet Info supporting veterans’ mental health, and his role as a Certified Trainer for NAHREP’s 10 Disciplines.

Then we got into Mark’s expertise in property management, covering key questions like:
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•Why property management is crucial and how his turnkey system benefits hands-off investors and landlords.
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•The standout aspects of Keyes Property Management’s maintenance services.
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•How his team handles evictions seamlessly for landlords with step-by-step support.
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•How year-end financial statements help simplify tax season for landlords.
And how Keyes collaborates with realtors in a non-compete way, adding value for clients.

Catch the replay for insights from Mark’s nearly 30 years of combined experience and practical tips for property management!
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Mark Pinilla Training – Understanding the Florida Lease Agreement & Service & Support Animals – Miami RE Global Headquarters

Understanding the Florida Lease Agreement

The Lease Agreement process will include:

How to write a lease that protects the landlord, the tenant, and the Realtor®.
Understand the difference between practicing law and being a Realtor®.
Understanding the importance of naming the parties involved in the lease.
How to collect your full commission when prorating rent.
Deposits and how to properly handle them.
Understand the maintenance section and how it affects owners and tenants.
How to handle active-duty military and their special exceptions to the leasing process.
How to make sure the landlord does not pay for storage.
Best practices for making sure all the sections are signed and initialed.
Best practices when dealing with foreign landlords.

Service and Support Animals – Bonus Class

This class will help you understand the proper way to deal with renters who initiate the process of having a service or support animal when renting a unit from an owner.

Understand the only questions you can ask a person requesting a reasonable accommodation.
Understand the kind of documents that can be requested.
Understand who can provide reasonable or trustworthy documentation as proof of the tenant’s need for a reasonable accommodation.
Understand why a service or support animal is not a pet.

Mark Pinilla Training – Service & Support Animals – The Keyes Company – Doral

This class will help you understand the proper way to deal with renters who initiate the process of having a service or support animal when renting a unit from an owner.

Understand the only questions you can ask a person requesting a reasonable accommodation.
Understand the kind of documents that can be requested.
Understand who can provide reasonable or trustworthy documentation as proof of the tenant’s need for a reasonable accommodation.
Understand why a service or support animal is not a pet.

Mark Pinilla Training – Service & Support Animal Training – The Keyes Company – Miami Beach

This class will help you understand the proper way to deal with renters who initiate the process of having a service or support animal when renting a unit from an owner.

Understand the only questions you can ask a person requesting a reasonable accommodation.
Understand the kind of documents that can be requested.
Understand who can provide reasonable or trustworthy documentation as proof of the tenant’s need for a reasonable accommodation.
Understand why a service or support animal is not a pet.