Fort Lauderdale property management
Las Olas, Victoria Park, Coral Ridge & waterfront long-term rentals. Owner-led management for canal-front homes, downtown condos, and inland houses in Broward County and Boca Raton.
Plans from 8% · Gold (standard) 10% of rent collected · One-month leasing fee on a new lease · No setup or renewal fee on Gold · No markup on any plan
How we protect your rental
Published terms, and a person screens every applicant. Broward County and Boca Raton long-term residential only.
Vacant $0
No management fee when the home is vacant. You are not billed a percentage of zero rent.
From 8% · Gold 10%
On our standard Gold plan, 10% of rent collected and a one-month leasing fee on a new lease. No renewal or setup fees on Gold, and no markup on any plan. Silver (8%) and Platinum (12%) are on our pricing page. See how Broward fees compare.
2.5× income standard
Every applicant meets a written 2.5× income standard, plus:
- Credit check
- Background check
- Employment verification
- Prior-landlord references where history exists
Melecia started in 2007 managing her own investment properties. Today you work with her and a local team. Fee details stay on damelecia.com/pricing.
One city, three rental worlds
Fort Lauderdale’s range is its draw – and each property type needs a different playbook. Long-term residential leases only (typically 12 months); no vacation or short-term rentals.
Waterfront & canal homes
With over 165 miles of canals, waterfront homes and dockage carry specific needs: seawall and dock condition, flood-zone considerations, and tenants who value water access.
Downtown & Las Olas condos
Downtown high-rises and the Las Olas corridor draw professionals who want walkable dining, nightlife, and beach access. These units lease on amenities and presentation.
Inland neighborhoods
Beyond the water, established inland neighborhoods offer single-family homes and townhomes with steady rental demand and longer-tenure tenants for a stable portfolio. Setting the right rent matters most here. See how to price a Broward rental.
HOA timing, flood paperwork, and neighborhoods we manage
Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County. Our property management footprint is Broward County and Boca Raton only, so we can reach a property the same day.
- Association approval before keys. A qualified applicant still does not get keys until the condo or HOA approves them. Board windows commonly run two to four weeks; some buildings require an interview. We pull current association rules before advertising and run the association application in parallel with our screening – often saving two to three weeks of vacancy on Fort Lauderdale condominiums (Coral Ridge, Victoria Park, Las Olas, Harbor Beach, and similar inventory).
- Flood disclosure is not optional. Florida Statute §83.512 requires a standalone flood disclosure at or before execution of any residential lease of one year or longer – not a buried lease clause. Missing it can let a tenant terminate after substantial flood loss to personal property. Every lease we execute carries the full packet, plus Chapter 83 deposit disclosures and a documented move-in condition report.
- Waterfront upkeep is part of the job. Canal-front homes need attention to seawalls, docks, and flood-zone realities alongside standard management – not an afterthought once the lease is signed.
- One written screening standard. Every applicant is approved or declined against the same criteria, including verified household income of at least 2.5x the monthly rent. All under Fair Housing law. Owners do not select tenants by preference.
Neighborhoods we manage in (from our Fort Lauderdale coverage – not a marketing invention):
Fort Lauderdale owners ask
How does association approval work on Fort Lauderdale condos?
A qualified applicant still does not get keys until the condo or HOA board approves them. Windows commonly run two to four weeks; some buildings require an interview. We pull current association rules before advertising and run the association application in parallel with screening so board timing does not add avoidable vacancy – especially on Coral Ridge, Victoria Park, Las Olas, Harbor Beach, and similar inventory. Fee details live on damelecia.com/pricing. More owner questions are on our owner FAQ.