Changing managers
Switching managers is easier than it sounds.
Here's how the process usually goes, whether you end up with us or not.
Step by step
Six steps, in order.
Start with your agreement
Owners usually look for the term, the notice period, how notice is given, and any fee for ending early or for a tenant the manager placed. We can't tell you what your contract means or allows. That's a question for your attorney.
Pick a date that fits
Many owners line a change up with the start of a month, which tends to keep statements cleaner. Your agreement may set the date.
Notice
Agreements usually say how notice is given. Many owners keep a copy and ask for the last day in writing.
Ask for the records
Use the checklist below. Owners often ask for these along with their notice.
What the statute says about deposits
Fla. Stat. 83.49(7) addresses a change in the designated rental agent: deposits and advance rents held for tenants are to be transferred to the new agent, with an accurate accounting for each tenant.
We take it from there
We give a written receipt for the deposits, introduce ourselves to your residents, send the deposit notice Florida law requires, and do a dated photo inspection so everyone starts from the same record.
Fla. Stat. 83.49, read November 2026. General information about a common process, not legal advice. We are real estate professionals, not attorneys. Laws change and situations differ, so ask your attorney about yours.
The records to ask for
Keep this list, whoever manages your rental next.
- Signed leases and any addendums
- Tenant ledgers showing who has paid what
- Security deposits and advance rents, with an accounting per tenant
- Move-in inspection reports and photos
- Keys, remotes, gate cards and lockbox details
- Open work orders and recent repair invoices
- Warranties, and vendor and utility account details
- Any association rules, rental licenses and notices sent to tenants
- Your owner statements and year-end tax forms
Questions owners ask
Can I switch property managers in Florida in the middle of a lease?
It depends on your management agreement and your lease, and we can't tell you what yours allow. An attorney can review them with you. Owners usually start by looking at the term, notice period and any fees for ending early.
What happens to the security deposits when I change property managers?
Fla. Stat. 83.49(7) says that when the designated rental agent changes, deposits and advance rents held for tenants are to be transferred to the new agent with an accurate accounting for each tenant. This is general information, not legal advice.
What does it cost to move my rental to RLW Management?
A one-time setup fee of $200 per occupied unit, then 10% of rent collected. There is no new lease fee for a tenant already in place: that fee applies only when we place a tenant. A reserve of $1,000 per unit, held in trust (10+ units: $10,000) is also part of our published fees.