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November 27, 2025

Florida short-term rental laws: your 2026 compliance roadmap

Florida regulates short-term rentals through a statewide licensing and tax framework, layered with city and county rules that vary widely across the state. This article explains the legal requirements operators must know to run a lawful short-term rental in Florida.

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Minut Reviews: Product Insights for Fast-Growing STR Businesses

February 1, 2024

Minut Reviews: Product Insights for Fast-Growing STR Businesses

A comprehensive guide for rental property managers on Minut’s industry-leading noise, occupancy, and smoke detector devices.

How the 6PM team used Minut to create a smoke-free, peaceful environment in Hilton hotels

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January 31, 2024

How the 6PM team used Minut to create a smoke-free, peaceful environment in Hilton hotels

In this case study, we’ll dive into the impact Minut had on two 6PM hotels: the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Manistee Waterfront and the Tulyp, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Here’s why cigarette detection for hotels is key to maintaining a 5-star guest experience while protecting your profit margins.

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Property Management Insurance for Vacation Rentals: Coverage Explained

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January 26, 2024

Property Management Insurance for Vacation Rentals: Coverage Explained

Learn about the key benefits of STR insurance, what it covers & example providers. Also, see how else you can minimize risk to your STR business.

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How HUSWELL use Minut to minimize the risk of unauthorized parties while growing their vacation rental portfolio

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January 22, 2024

How HUSWELL use Minut to minimize the risk of unauthorized parties while growing their vacation rental portfolio

In this case study, find out how leading property management company HUSWELL use Minut to grow their vacation rental portfolio while minimizing the risk of unauthorized parties.

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Airbnb Smoking Fee: Preventing Smoking in Your Short-Term Rental

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January 19, 2024

Airbnb Smoking Fee: Preventing Smoking in Your Short-Term Rental

See how to collect an Airbnb smoking fee & strategies for preventing & detecting smoking with example messages & tech that could save you $1000s.

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Airbnb Party Prevention: Keeping Your Rentals Safe and Sound

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January 19, 2024

Airbnb Party Prevention: Keeping Your Rentals Safe and Sound

A 7-step plan for Airbnb property managers on how to prevent disruptive and damaging parties in their rentals

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How to Prevent Vacation Rental Neighbor Complaints

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January 18, 2024

How to Prevent Vacation Rental Neighbor Complaints

See how to maintain positive neighbor relationships by quickly identifying & addressing problems like loud guests, plus what tools can help you do so.

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What's new in the short-term rental industry? January 2024 Edition

January 16, 2024

What's new in the short-term rental industry? January 2024 Edition

Dive into the January edition of our new monthly STR news digest, so you can catch up with the latest industry news and get all the information you need in one place.

Remote Vacation Rental Management: Tips and Tricks for Multiple Properties

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January 11, 2024

Remote Vacation Rental Management: Tips and Tricks for Multiple Properties

A seven-step guide to managing multiple vacation rentals remotely and efficiently using smart home technology.

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Understanding Vacation Rental Damage Waivers

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January 11, 2024

Understanding Vacation Rental Damage Waivers

Learn everything you need to know about vacation rental damage waivers and see tips for protecting your property.

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Minut's 2023 Year in Review

December 21, 2023

Minut's 2023 Year in Review

2023 is coming to its end so we decided to look back at our accomplishments from the previous year. From the extension of our Series B round to a new London office and the launch of Host Happy, it's been quite a ride!

Maximizing Revenue from Vacation Rental Properties: Insights for Property Managers

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December 19, 2023

Maximizing Revenue from Vacation Rental Properties: Insights for Property Managers

Learn about STR branding, guest types, pricing software, upsell tactics, direct booking strategies, and how to gain homeowner trust.

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How Minut helped the StellarDweller team put an end to noise issues in their popular Florida properties

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December 12, 2023

How Minut helped the StellarDweller team put an end to noise issues in their popular Florida properties

Read on to find out how Minut helped Florida-based property management company StellarDweller put an end to noise issues in their rental properties.

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Vacation Rental Technology: 7 Essential Tools for Your STR Tech Stack

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December 11, 2023

Vacation Rental Technology: 7 Essential Tools for Your STR Tech Stack

Learn what tech and tools you need to maximize business performance, enhance the guest experience, keep your units safe from damage and grow your business.

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Smedvig Capital join Minut Series B round investing $5m to capitalize on strong growth

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December 7, 2023

Smedvig Capital join Minut Series B round investing $5m to capitalize on strong growth

Smedvig Capital has invested $5m in short-term rental property monitoring leader Minut, raising the total of the Series B round to $20m. Smedvig joins Almaz Capital, Zenith, Kompas, Karma, KPN Ventures, SOSV, Verve, and other existing investors.

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Scaling Your Short-Term Rental Business: 6 Strategies to Grow Your Portfolio

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December 6, 2023

Scaling Your Short-Term Rental Business: 6 Strategies to Grow Your Portfolio

See what tools to use, how to understand STR markets & how to make your brand memorable so you can scale operations & win more guests & homeowners.

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Vacation Rental House Rules: How to Set the Right Expectations (+Template)

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December 6, 2023

Vacation Rental House Rules: How to Set the Right Expectations (+Template)

Protect your property and ensure your guests have a safe stay with our list of the most important vacation rental house rules.

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Enjoy a serene month of December with Minut and KeyNest: a guide for property managers and hosts

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December 5, 2023

Enjoy a serene month of December with Minut and KeyNest: a guide for property managers and hosts

Read on to learn more about Minut's collaboration with leading smart key exchange service KeyNest and unlock an exclusive holiday offer.

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Keep Your Hotel Smoke-Free: A How-to Guide

November 29, 2023

Keep Your Hotel Smoke-Free: A How-to Guide

Learn 5 tips to prevent smoking at your hotel, keeping your guests happy and your cleaning costs low.

NoiseAware vs Roomonitor vs Minut

November 29, 2023

NoiseAware vs Roomonitor vs Minut

In this blog post, we'll compare NoiseAware and Roomonitor through detailed features lists. We'll also explore Minut, from cigarette and window break detection to guest messaging, and more.

How Minut helps MYP Services unlock operational efficiency and cut down on costs on their properties in Australia

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November 28, 2023

How Minut helps MYP Services unlock operational efficiency and cut down on costs on their properties in Australia

Read on to find out how we help Australian property management service MYP Services cut down on costs and protect over 60 properties in party-prone areas.

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Enable new growth strategies and protect your vacation rentals with elina and Minut

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November 21, 2023

Enable new growth strategies and protect your vacation rentals with elina and Minut

Read on to learn more about our integration with elina, an all-in-one property management solution aiming to inspire and enable hospitality providers through ideas and innovation.

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Introducing Host Happy: your new favorite hub of vacation rental industry info and tips

November 20, 2023

Introducing Host Happy: your new favorite hub of vacation rental industry info and tips

Read on to learn more about Host Happy, your new favorite free platform dedicated to delivering the best vacation rental industry tips and news.

Minut vs NoiseAware: Which Solution is Best for Your Vacation Rental Property

November 17, 2023

Minut vs NoiseAware: Which Solution is Best for Your Vacation Rental Property

Use this comprehensive breakdown to see which tool, Minut or NoiseAware, will best help you protect your STR properties and scale your business.

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