Most leases require at least 60 days’ written notice prior to vacating. Please review your lease carefully and make your intentions known in advance. Failing to give proper notice can make it difficult for the landlord to re-rent the home and may result in charges that affect your security deposit. Clear, timely communication helps everyone.
As a reminder, Associates Realty Services does not collect last month’s rent at move-in. Tenants are required to pay rent for their final month of occupancy, just like any other month. Your security deposit is not last month’s rent and should not be assumed to be used for that purpose. Please plan to pay all rent and any outstanding balances before turning in keys.
Every lease includes a Wear and Tear Addendum, which outlines the difference between normal wear (which is expected) and tenant-caused damage (which is chargeable). Before move-out, we strongly recommend reviewing this addendum so you understand what may result in deductions. Damage beyond normal wear and tear can impact your deposit.
Regardless of the condition in which the property was accepted, your lease requires that it be returned in clean condition as outlined in the security deposit section of your lease. Once proper notice is given, you will receive a Move-Out Cleaning Checklist to help guide you through expectations.
Additional reminders:
Per your lease terms, utilities—particularly power—must remain on for at least two business days after vacating. If cleaning, inspections, or tenant-responsible repairs are required after move-out, you may remain responsible for utility costs during that period.
Most security deposit disputes are preventable. Giving proper notice, paying rent in full, avoiding damage, cleaning thoroughly, maintaining the lawn (if applicable), and following utility requirements go a long way toward a smooth move-out and timely deposit return. Under Florida law, a landlord has up to 30 calendar days to provide written notice of any claim against a security deposit. If you are receiving your full deposit back, the refund is typically issued within 15 days.
By doing your part and preparing in advance, you help ensure a faster review process and quicker return of your deposit.
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Most security deposit disputes are preventable. Giving proper notice, paying rent in full, avoiding damage, cleaning thoroughly, maintaining the lawn (if applicable), and following utility requirements go a long way toward a smooth move-out and timely deposit return.
At Associates Realty Services, Inc every prospective tenant must complete a rental application in order to be considered for one of our properties. This process helps ensure a fair, consistent, and professional review of all applicants.
At Associates Realty Services, Inc., we screen every prospective tenant 18 years of age and older to ensure fair, consistent, and responsible placement for both owners and residents. Our screening process is designed to answer two critical questions:
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