Rental Criteria & Application

All Tenants are required to maintain property damage liability insurance on behalf of the Landlord and Management Company. Coverage is required in the amount of $100,000.00 for tenant negligent damage to Landlord’s property, with the provisions covering at least the perils of fire, smoke, explosion, accidental water discharge, and sewer backup.

Tenants will be automatically enrolled in the management company’s master tenant liability policy. Cost through Ember Realty: $9.00 per month plus a $3.00 per month administration fee for a total of $12.00 per month per home. Unless Tenant Opts Out of this insurance by following the steps below, the Tenant will be automatically enrolled for $12.00 per month.

Tenants may OPT-OUT of this required insurance through management and the landlord’s preferred insurance provider at any time by providing written proof of the following three items:

1. Evidence of Required Insurance levels to show the Policy is in effect, when it will start & end, and who is named on the policy.
2. Ember Realty must be named as an “Additional Interest” party to the insurance binder provided by the tenant.
3. The Tenant Liability coverage has to be equal to or greater than $100,000 in Tenant Liability Coverage to the Property.

Failure to Maintain Insurance: Ember Realty will place the Tenant under this program if the tenant’s coverage for their independently self-procured tenant liability insurance is lapsed by either non-payment or non-renewal after lease execution by default for $14.00 per month plus a one-time $75.00 set-up fee.

Coverage Notice:  BY ELECTING THE TENANT LIABILITY INSURANCE THROUGH LANDLORD’S PREFERRED PROVIDER VIA THE AUTOMATIC PROGRAM SET FORTH ABOVE, YOU WILL NOT BE LISTED AS A NAMED INSURED UNDER THE OWNER’S POLICY.  THE TENANT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY IS NOT DESIGNED TO REPLACE A RENTER’S PERSONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY.  NO COVERAGE IS PROVIDED TO COVER TENANT CONTENTS.

The Ember Realty Resident Benefits Package (RBP) delivers savings and convenient, professional services that make taking care of your home second nature. By applying, Applicant agrees to be enrolled and to pay the applicable cost of $30/month, payable with rent.

Your RBP may include, subject to property mechanicals or other limitations:

• HVAC air filter delivery directly to your door approximately every 60 days.
• Utility concierge service: one call set up your utility services, cable, and internet services
• A resident rewards program that helps you earn rewards for paying your rent on time.
• Credit building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments.
• $1M Identity Protection for all adult leaseholders
• 24/7 online maintenance reporting
• Home buying assistance for when the time is right to buy your “forever” home.
• Online portal: Access to your account, documents, communication and payment options.
• Vetted vendor network: we find the technicians who are reputable, licensed, and insured.

NOTE: The total monthly cost of the Resident Benefits Package is all-inclusive, and no discounts will be given if any element of the package is unavailable due to a lack of HVAC or another limitation at a specific property.

All vehicles must remain operational throughout a lease term and must maintain current registration. In addition, all vehicles must comply with all state laws and municipal ordinances. If applicable, the municipality and HOA’s parking requirements must be followed. Please contact the local branch representative for further details. Boats, trailers, or any other non-ordinary vehicle or object parked outside are not permitted on the property unless approved in writing by the Landlord.

Residents are responsible for paying their own utilities and will be required to have electric, water, and other services turned on in their name before moving into their rental homes. Certain rental properties may have additional services that are part of the lease, such as, lawn care, pool cleaning, etc. These services will be considered part of the rent but charge separately.

Smoking of any kind (including vaping) will not be allowed inside any of our managed residences. Smoking is permitted outside of the residence. Although Florida has legalized the use of medical marijuana, under Federal law, marijuana remains a Class I Controlled Substance and therefore illegal under the Federal Laws. Federal law gives us the right to prohibit it. Marijuana use, possession, and/or growing is prohibited at all our rental homes and violators will be evicted per our lease agreement.

All Applicants are strongly encouraged to view the Property prior to filling out an application. Landlord makes no express or implied warranties as to the Property’s condition. Should Applicant and Landlord enter into a lease, Applicant can request repairs or treatments in writing through Ember Realty’s Resident Center. All rental properties are leased AS-IS and no additional upgrades or improvements will be made prior or during the leasing term. Any upgrades or improvements to the premises are at sole desecration of the landlord and/or Management.

The total cost to rent will vary depending on the property, policy, and location. However, you can expect to pay something similar to the following:

• Monthly Rent: (Varies. Depends on the Unit/Rental. See listing for price)
• Renter’s Insurance: (Varies, depends on the insurance company the renter chooses)
• Security Deposit Alternative: (Varies, depends on the credit history of the tenant, or if the current landlord accepts SDA)
• Residential Utilities: (Varies with the unit, location, and usage)
• Resident Benefits Package: $30 a month (See above for what is included)
• One Time Application fee: $75 per adult
• Lease Processing Fee: $199
• Pool Services: $150
• Lawn Services: $100
• Pest Control Services: $25 – $50

Please contact management if you have any questions or concerns about the cost or any of the above mentioned fees involved.

Applicant must physically reside in the Rental for which they are applying. Applicant must live in the Rental and disclose all persons that will be occupying the Rental. All persons 18 years of age or older must be a leaseholder and qualify for the Rental with the applicant.

The applicant(s) will be notified by phone, email, or both. Once your application has been approved, you will have three (3) business days to sign the Residential Leasing Agreement, submit the required security deposit, first month’s rent, and pay the lease processing fees to secure the property. If the lease is not signed within the allotted time, Ember Realty reserves the right to process the next application received or consider any other approved applications.

The applicants’ lease start date must be within 2 weeks from the date from the applicant’s approval date. If there are multiple applicants on a property, your move-in date must within 2 weeks from the available date, in order to qualify to be processed first. If you require a move-in date outside of 2 weeks from the available date, it must be approved in writing by management. If you have not seen the property, you must notify management at the time of application.

Access to the unit will only be granted on the first day of the lease and after all, utilities are transferred and registered in the applicant(s) name three (3) days prior to moving in. No exceptions.

If the applicant has submitted the First Month’s Rent, Security Deposit, and signed the lease, they may terminate the lease by (1) giving written notice to the Property Manager, and (2) if the termination is within 14 days of the lease signing, the applicant must give an amount of money equivalent to the First month’s rent or security deposit to the Landlord or if the termination is more than 14 days after the lease was signed by giving an amount equivalent to the security deposit and one month’s rent to the Landlord. This provision applies only to those tenants who have NOT taken possession of the rental property.