Short Term, or Vacation Rentals

A short term rental is defined as any lease with a term of six months or less.  Both the
State of Florida, and most counties, collect a tax on any rents paid.  Therefore our policies

regarding these leases do vary from our traditional, or annual leases.

Application

Many of our short term rentals are in condo associations, that will have their own renters application process.  After approval by our management company, future tenants will be expected to participate in, and complete, any association application process.  Should the association request a background check,  Keller Williams Suburban Tampa is authorized to share any reports that may already exist.  

Hold Deposit and Cancellation Policy

As with all of our rental homes, a hold deposit is due immediately after acceptance.  This is typically one to three days.  At the start of the lease, the hold deposit is automatically converted to a security deposit. 

Cancellations.

I A tenant may cancel a short term lease prior to the lease start date, provided the tenant notifies broker by certified mail, at least 90 days prior to lease start date.  In this case, the hold deposit will be retained by as a cancellation fee.

II If a tenant cancels a lease agreement less than 90 days prior to check in date, tenant will be required to pay all rent payments specified in the lease, and all monies previously retained by broker or owner may be retained. 

III An owner may cancel a lease agreement at least 90 days prior to check in date, and all advance funds will be refunded to tenant.

Rents

On some of our leases, typically ones of 90 days or less, the owner may have requested all rent to be paid in advance.  If this happens, the lease will match the terms, so that all parties are in agreement.