If you find damage at your Orlando rental, document what you see before you decide whether to repair the home or sell it as-is. Start with dated photos and the move-in records for your Orlando property.
Document the Damage
Photograph each affected room and record when you first noticed the damage. Keep inspection notes, repair invoices, and messages about the issue together. Compare what you found with the move-in photos or checklist to see what changed. Keep estimates separate from invoices so you can tell what you’ve already spent and what work is still pending.
If You Find Damage After Move-Out
Before cleanup, photograph each room and compare the condition with your move-in records. Get separate estimates for cleanup, repairs, and the work needed before the home can be rented again. If you plan to seek reimbursement, keep the original records together and ask a Florida landlord-tenant attorney how to proceed.
Separate Urgent Work From Cosmetic Repairs
Ask a contractor to identify what needs immediate attention and what can wait. Get written estimates for the work you’re considering. If the cause is unclear, ask the contractor to document what they found before you make assumptions about who caused the damage.
Compare Repairing With Selling As-Is
Estimate repair costs and how long you would keep paying for the property while work is underway. If the rental is occupied, have the lease, deposit records, and repair estimates ready for a buyer to review. See our guide to selling an occupied Orlando rental.
If you want to compare a direct sale with repairing the home, request a no-obligation cash offer for your Orlando rental.
If you’re weighing a sale with tenants still in place, see our guide to selling an occupied Orlando rental. If you’re ready to compare an offer, submit your rental property details for a no-obligation review.