Rental Policies
Please read Floridian Realty Services' Rental Policies for Renters


Rental Property Inventory Checklist
Rental Properties include the majority of items on this list


Travel Insurance
Protect Your Vacation Investment with Travel Guard
Contact us to add Travel Guard to your reservation.


Frequently Asked Questions About Renting A Property

Can I or someone I know look at the property before renting?
Unfortunately we cannot show seasonal/vacation rentals because they can be occupied by another renter at any time, the owner may be using the property, or it may be closed up for the summer. Also, please do not walk on a property. You are welcome to drive by. Each property on our website contains a slide show photo tour with many pictures (50 to 80 pictures in most cases).

How do I place a reservation and make my payment?
Upon choosing your rental, our office will email you a lease to electronically sign on your computer. Please read the email carefully for full instructions. Your reservation will involve a down payment due at lease signing and the balance due 30 days before your check in. You may mail a personal check in U.S. Funds to our office address. We accept wire transfers or credit cards but the bank or credit card company will charge a processing fee (about 3%) that will be added to your amount due.

What is included in each property?
Please see above our Rental Property Inventory Checklist. Properties include the majority of items on this list. Properties are Turnkey Furnished; meaning kitchenware, bedroom linens, bath linens, and further items on the above list. Single Family Homes include a washer/dryer (unless noted in very rare instances). The vast majority of our Condominiums have a washer/dryer inside the unit. A very few units have a common laundry room in the complex.

Are Utilities included?
Owners maintain electric, water, and TV service (satellite or cable) on all properties. There are caps in the lease for the water and electric to allow normal use at the property. Any excess use will be billed to the renter to pay the overage. The listing on our website will say "Internet Included" if internet is also provided. Land Line Phone is rarely provided as most people have cell phones and have preferred internet instead. Please make prior/alternate arrangements for your phone usage, including emergency/911 calling.

Can I have guests?
Anyone staying the entire lease period or an extended period of time must be included on the lease. Each property has a maximum number of occupants based on the number of bedrooms, number of beds, and HUD guidelines. Occassional overnight guests are permitted. Please mention to our office if you will be having a guest.

Can I bring my pet?
Not all properties allow pets due to owner preference or community restrictions. Pets are only permitted if they are mentioned to our office before the lease is prepared. The pet must be included on the lease to be allowed at the property.

Is smoking permitted?
Smoking is not permitted inside any property under any circumstances. Each property will have a designated smoking area outside. Please ask our office where smoking is permitted outside at the property you are renting.

Are there community, deed, or association restrictions?
Some properties will be located inside a community, condo, or homeowners association. Restrictions will include minimum lease term, parking, noise, pets, etc. Please ask our office for a copy of the rules and regulations for the property you are renting.  

How do I obtain my keys for check-in/return them for check-out?
On your check in date, you can pick up keys to your property at our office during normal business hours. If you will be arriving outside of business hours, please contact us to make other arrangements to obtain your keys. Certain properties have a lockbox mounted at the property to obtain keys. Garage door remotes, gate, remotes, and any other keys will be found in the property in a container. At your check out, please return the residence keys to our office. There is a drop box by the road (beige box on an orange post) to return keys outside of office hours. Garage door remotes, gate, remotes, and any other keys are to remain in the property in the container.

Can I get mail at my rental?
Almost all our rentals have a mailbox for mail service. If you are forwarding your mail, please reference your lease agreement where you will find the proper mailing address to use.


What is the cancellation policy?
Rent payments/deposits will be retained in the event of a cancellation. They will be returned to the tenant if the property is re-rented at the same terms as the original reservation. You may want to consider purchasing a travel insurance policy to cover cancellations, illness, inclement weather, etc. Floridian Realty Services can add coverage to your reservation from Travel Guard. Please contact Floridian Realty Services for details. There will be no refunds/adjustments due to malfunction of appliances, HVAC, or other equipment at the premises. Repairs will be carried out as quickly as possible. All rentals are subject to cancellation for acts of god and/or conditions outside of Floridian Realty Services’ control. Should a property become unavailable, the sole remedy, at Floridian Realty Services’ discretion, will be a substitute accommodation or refund.