Florida Property Management
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Property management questions on the Florida exam cover both the practical aspects of managing rental properties and the landlord-tenant law specific to Florida. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) tests security deposit limits, required notice periods for entry and termination, habitability standards, and the property manager's fiduciary duties. Florida's landlord-tenant law has specific provisions — including notice requirements and tenant protections — that differ from what national study materials cover. These questions often involve scenarios where a property manager must navigate competing obligations to the owner-client and the tenant.
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Q1. In Florida, a property manager who collects rent and manages properties on behalf of owners must hold a:
Explanation
Florida requires property managers who lease or manage real property for compensation on behalf of others to hold a real estate license (broker or sales associate). CAM licenses are specifically for community association management.
Q2. Under Florida's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Chapter 83 F.S.), a landlord must return a security deposit within how many days after the tenant vacates?
Explanation
Under Chapter 83 F.S., Florida landlords must return a security deposit within 15 days if no deductions are made. If the landlord intends to make deductions, they must send written notice within 30 days; the tenant then has 15 days to object.
Q3. A Florida tenant has a month-to-month rental. How much notice must the landlord give to terminate the tenancy?
Explanation
Under Florida's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, a month-to-month tenancy requires 15 days' written notice by either party to terminate. Week-to-week tenancies require 7 days' notice.
Q4. In Florida, which type of eviction proceeding is used when a tenant fails to pay rent?
Explanation
In Florida, when a tenant fails to pay rent, the landlord must provide a 3-day written notice to pay or vacate. If the tenant does not comply, the landlord files an eviction lawsuit (summary proceeding for removal). Self-help evictions (changing locks, removing belongings) are illegal in Florida.
Q5. A Florida Community Association Manager (CAM) license is regulated by:
Explanation
Community Association Manager (CAM) licenses in Florida are regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) under Chapter 468 F.S. CAMs manage community associations including HOAs and condominiums.
Q6. Under a property management agreement in Florida, the property manager typically has what type of authority?
Explanation
A property manager typically operates as a general agent for the owner, with ongoing authority to manage the property including leasing, collecting rent, maintaining the property, and other management functions — not just a single transaction.
Q7. A Florida landlord wants to increase rent for a month-to-month tenant. What is required?
Explanation
In Florida, to change any terms of a month-to-month tenancy (including rent), the landlord must provide written notice equal to the rental period — 15 days for a month-to-month lease. This gives the tenant the option to accept the new terms or vacate.
Q8. Florida's Chapter 720 F.S. governs:
Explanation
Chapter 720 F.S. (the Florida Homeowners' Association Act) governs mandatory homeowners' associations for residential subdivisions. Chapter 718 F.S. governs condominiums, and Chapter 719 F.S. governs cooperatives.
Q9. In a gross lease, who typically pays for operating expenses such as taxes, insurance, and maintenance?
Explanation
In a gross lease (also called a full-service lease), the landlord pays all operating expenses including property taxes, insurance, and maintenance. The tenant pays a single fixed rent amount. This is common in residential leases.
Q10. A 'triple net lease' (NNN) in Florida commercial real estate means the tenant pays:
Explanation
In a triple net (NNN) lease, the tenant pays base rent PLUS the three 'nets': property taxes, building insurance, and maintenance/operating expenses. NNN leases are common in Florida commercial and retail properties.
Q11. Under Florida's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, a landlord who performs a 'self-help eviction' by changing locks or removing a tenant's belongings may be liable for:
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