frequently asked questions

Cape Sunset Realty, Inc. / Cape Rentals is a full service property management company.

Through our experience and expertise, we have developed a worry-free program whereby we manage and maintain the properties for the owners by providing the following services:

 

    1.     Rental Advertisement – Our website and the real estate multiple listings (MLS).

  1.   Pre-qualify the prospective tenants
  2.   Show units to the prospective tenants
  3.   Process Rental Applications
    • Credit report
    • Criminal background.
    • Check through Tenant Reporting Services
    • Check local court house for any pending issues
    • Approve or disapprove tenants

      5.    Have lease drafted by the attorney.

      6.    Review lease and sign the lease with the tenant.

      7.    Collect security deposit and maintain it in a security deposit account for the tenant as required by Florida Law.

      8.    Do a move-in inspection of the property.

      9.    Move the tenant into the property.

    10.    Collect rents and up-date our bookkeeping records.

    11.    Take care of minor maintenance issues.

    12.     Post any required legal notices.

    13.     Pay maintenance and utilities bills (if required.)

    14.     Send monthly checks to owners with a complete statement showing all income and expenses and a copy of all invoices that were paid.

 15.     Do necessary lease renewals.

 16.     Collect keys and garage door openers upon tenant vacating.

17.      Do move-out inspection on the property.

18.      Refund or send out Security Deposit Claim letters.

19.      Provide the owner with 1099 and complete year end financial statement for   Tax purposes.

 

Our fees for the above services are 12% for yearly rentals and 20% for rentals less than 1 year. There is a ½  month Tenant Placement Fee.  If you have any additional questions, please call our office.  Thank you for considering Cape Rentals for your property management needs.

Cape Sunset Realty, Inc. / Cape Rentals

Laurence L. Kirchner, Broker

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