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Rent Me Florida
Rent Me Florida
A Statewide Property Management Company

Lease Review

Lease Agreement FAQ:

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Your lease starts on the Lease Start Date and ends on the Lease End Date at midnight. As per the first paragraph of Page 1 - Annual Lease Agreement.

Before you get keys or move in, you must pay the total as listed in Section 1. MONEY DUE PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, which includes:

  • First month’s rent

  • Last month’s rent: If Applicable

  • Security deposit

  • Non-refundable pet fee: If Applicable

  • Administrative fee: $50

  • Payments are made to Rent Me Florida via cashier’s check, money order, cash, or online portal.

Section 2: RENT on page 1 of the lease determines the amount and the day rent is due each month.
Late fee: $50 if paid after 5 p.m. on the due date, plus $10 per day until paid.

  • Section 3. SECURITY DEPOSIT will state what the amount of security deposit is being held.

  • The security deposit is held by the landlord or landlord's representative in a non-interest-bearing Florida bank account.

  • Can’t be used for rent.

  • Returned within 15 days if there are no claims, or you’ll get a written claim notice within 30 days.

  • You have 15 days from receiving the notice to dispute it.


  • Section 6. MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS determine who is responsible for what
  • No changes or improvements without written approval. Approved improvements usually stay with the property.
  • Landlord must give at least 48 hours’ notice for inspections or showings.

  • Provide 30 days’ written notice and pay a re-letting fee equal to one month’s rent.

  • Continue paying rent and utilities until a new tenant moves in.


  • Professionally clean carpets

  • Fill nail holes and clean the property

  • Replace AC filters and smoke detector batteries

  • Replace burnt-out light bulbs

  • Clean appliances inside and out

  • Provide a forwarding address

  • Landlord can give a 3-day notice to fix the issue or vacate.

  • Failure to comply can lead to eviction.

  • Tenant pays for electric, water, phone, and cable.

  • Yes. You must show proof of renters insurance before moving in.

  • Pets allowed only if approved and fees paid.

  • No smoking inside.

  • Must follow mold prevention rules (ventilation, cleaning, reporting leaks).

  • If you abandon the property, the landlord can dispose of your belongings without liability.