Reference Desk

This is an independent educational resource about property management in Clearwater, Florida.

Please note: we are not a property management company. We do not manage properties, take listings, screen tenants, hold deposits, or recommend specific firms. If you need a manager, use the choosing a manager checklist to evaluate licensed professionals in your area, and verify any licensee through the state's official tools.

What we cannot do

We cannot provide legal, tax, or financial advice, weigh in on a dispute between a specific landlord and tenant, or take on management of a property. Those matters need a licensed attorney, accountant, or property manager who can examine the particular situation.

Authoritative answers

Florida's landlord-tenant statute is published in full by the Florida Legislature; Fair Housing guidance comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and license verification is available through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. County and city matters are handled by Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater.