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Are you thinking about renting your property?
Below are some useful links and tips for becoming a landlord.
Forms
Follow the link below to take you to a website that has a wide range of Rental Application Forms for Florida.
General info
Internet Access is important and broadband is ideal (DSL, cable). Most service providers allow you to turn on/off the service when the home is not occupied be sure and get this straight upfront an make no assumptions
high end rentals this is expected.
- A king size bed in the master bedroom
- A heated pool is a plus feature
- Be sure you have TVs in the living area and/or family room and also a TV in at least the master bedroom. A DVD player is bonus
- Are you going to accept pets? Pet deposits are refundable or non-refundable depending on the agreement
List of supplies for turnkey furnished
Bedroom
- Bed
- 1 Tallboy chest of drawers
- 2 Bedside tables
- 2 Sets of sheets (Fitted, Top Sheet)
- 2 Quilts/ Blankets& covers
- 4 Pillows with 2 sets of cases per pillow
- 2 Lamps (for bedside tables)
- 1 Alarm clock
- 20 Plastic coat hangers
Bathroom
If Double/Queen/King Size Bed:
- 4 towel sets (bath towel, hand towel, face towel)
- Soap dispenser
- Tooth brush holder
- Bathroom mat
If Single Size Bed:
- 2 towel sets (bath towel, hand towel, face towel)
- Soap dispenser
- Tooth brush holder
- Bathroom mat
Lounge Room
- Lounge/Couch
- Television (with set top box if not digital)
- Television stand
- DVD Player
- Surge protection power board
Dining Room
If 1 or 2 Bedroom:
- 4 or 6 Seater table & chairs
- 4 or 6 Placemats
If 3 or 4 Bedroom:
- 6 or 8 Seater table & chairs
- 6 or 8 Placemats
Kitchen
- 1 Fridge
- 1 Dishwasher
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Kettle
- 1 Toaster
- Cutlery Set (Table Spoons, Tea Spoons, Knives, Forks) to match amount of chairs at the dining table
- Dinner Set (Large plate, small plate, bowl) to match amount of chairs at the dining table
- Tumbler Set – to match the amount of chairs at the dining table with wine goblets red and white
- Ice bucket
- 4 Tea towels
- 1 Set of oven mitts
- Assortment of: Pots, Pans, Trays, Strainer, Bottle Opener, Cork Screw, Can Opener, Potato Peeler, Spatula, Wooden Spoon, Mixing Bowls, Spoon Set (Mixing Spoons), Tupperware
Laundry/Cleaning
- 1 Washing Machine
- 1 Dryer
- 1 Ironing Board
- 1 Iron
- 1 Clothes rack
- 1 Vacuum
- 1 Mop and bucket
- 1 Broom
- 1 Dust pan & brush
Extras
- TVs in common area and in every bedroom for higher end rentals, grill and outdoor furniture with pool loungers, umbrellas, beach equipment, bicycles
Property “To Do” list before you rent
- Carpet professionally cleaned with no odors and in good condition
- Premises interior and exterior should be in “move –in clean” condition
- All appliances and other systems related to the property should be in clean working
condition and repair. This includes anything being conveyed with the property - All plumbing and plumbing fixtures should be in good repair and working properly. No
leaking pipes or running toilets - All bathroom tiles should be in good condition with no loose tile and all cracks, corners
and seams properly caulked - Kitchen and bath counters and back-splashes should be in good condition and seams
properly caulked - All electrical outlets and switches need to be in good repair and have cover plates
- Interior paint should be fresh and in a neutral color
- Window treatments should be clean and in good working order or removed. It is not the
landlord’s responsibility to provide window coverings on single family homes. They can be
left for the convenience of the tenant, but have to meet the above requirements - Smoke alarms must be properly installed and in working condition
- All light fixtures should have working light bulbs and be in proper working order
- Household rated fire extinguisher, properly serviced, and attached in the kitchen is strongly recommended
- Ceiling fans, if any, should also be clean, balanced and in good working condition
- Lawns should be mowed, free of any debris, edged, trimmed, shrubs trimmed, tree limbs cut
away from house and irrigation system (if any) in good working order - Well water and soft water systems, if applicable, should be in good condition, functioning and
have chemicals added at the appropriate level - House numbers three-inches high should be properly displayed on the front of the property,
as well as affixed to the mailbox - Roof should be in good condition with no leaks
- All debris, trash, and/or any discards should be removed from the premises, including the
attic and storage sheds - All exterior door locks should be in good working order with at least three sets of keys
- Exterior paint should be in good appearance without any significant fading, chalking,
weathering or peeling www.allpropertypros.com
Rights and Duties as Landlords and Tenants
Both landlords and tenants have rights and duties. Follow the link below for more information.
Florida Bar Website – Rights and Duties of Landlords and Tenants
Taxes
In Florida if a rental is less than 6 months and a day you must pay your taxes on the income (around 11% depending on the area). This is enforced – and owners not following the rules can be fined and anonymous whistleblowers get a reward, so this isn’t something to take lightly.