Landlord and Tenant Relationship in Florida – Common Pitfalls II
June 29th, 2010 categories: Rentals
Last week I posted an article about the importance of running credit and criminal background on prospective Tenants.
Another Common Pitfall in Landlord Tenant Relationships is allowing a Tenant to move into a Community or Building without being aware of the current Rules and Regulations being enforced at the time. Even though an approval may not be required it’s important to know upfront if there are any restrictions. For example in Weston Trucks are not allowed to be parked in driveways. Many Buildings and Some Homeowners associations have rental restrictions such as times per year the unit can be rented, minimum lease period, age, pets, etc…
Most Associations run credit and criminal background. Some associations also require the Tenant to meet with a Board Member before a final letter of approval is provided. This interview is in most cases is an orientation to make sure the Tenant understands the Rules and Regulations. Other than the cost of applying and the requirement of a deposit, one of the major inconveniences is the turnaround time. It may take up to four weeks from the time the application is received.
Having said that, sometimes Landlords and Tenants are tempted to skip this process. If a Tenant moves into a community that requires approval or in violation of the rules and regulations the association may require him/her to vacate the Unit. You can imagine the hassle it may cause and the legal consequences…
In Weston it’s very important to know that in Savanna properties CAN NOT be rented during the first year of ownership.
So please … be very careful and comply with your association for your own good.
