Rent is due on the 1st of the month, rent must be in our office by the end of the business day on the 4th of the month in order to not incur late fees. This is true even when the 4th falls on a weekend.
If you pay rent on the 5th of the month there is additional rent that is assessed equal to $50, with an additional $5 per day to a maximum of $75. Any current month rental payments received after the 4th of the month, all payments made after the 5th must include the applicable additional late fee.
You will need to contact At Your Service Realty LLC and obtain written permission BEFORE getting a pet.
Note: Each home is owned by private owners, meaning some might allow pets, others do not. Talk to us to find out about your particular property.
You will be in violation of your lease and will be given a certain number of days to remove the pet. If you choose not to, the ultimate result could lead to an eviction.
Typically, all residents are responsible for the following:
No. The lease contains specific verbage that prevents any tenant from subleasing a rental property.
Two very distinct questions!
You MAY use the address as a business address for the purposes of receiving mail. However you may not offer business services at this address. What do we mean?
You may not operate a business out of your rental home (including but not limited to: providing sales, daycare services, business storage, or other non-residential business activities).
Rent can be paid by personal check, cashier check, money order, online through the tenant portal, or bring it to our office located at 3050 Atlantic Ave. Lakeland FL 33840
Yes. The surcharges are as follows:
ACH (Bank Account Direct) - $2.95
Card Payment - $2.95 + 3% of payment.
Partial payments are not enabled through online pay.
This is usually due to paying via card, where the surcharge to do so is 3% + $2.95, or you have old unpaid charges built up. Another reason may be that it is after the 4th of the month, or full payment was not received in a previous month, in which case late fees are added.
Yes. Be sure to direct the mail to our mailing address P.O Box 2290 Eaton Park, FL 33840 as we do not receive mail in our physical address it WILL NOT arrive. The actual payment date is derived from the stamped mail date on the letter, not the date written on the payment. Please keep this in mind in regard to late fees.
If a payment bounces or is dishonored the greater of either 5% or $40.00 will be charged as additional rent.
If your rent is not received before the 5th of the month (extending for legal holidays) you will receive a letter that you are in breach of your lease and payment must be made promptly. If no communication or payment is received there will be a notice to pay brought to the property. When the notice expires, pending final approval from the owner of the individual property, an eviction will begin.
An eviction is when the tenant is removed from a property due to non-payment. If the matter goes to court and a ruling is given in favor of the landlord, the landlord will attain a judgment against the tenant, and the removal of the tenant is approved. This culminates in damaging credit scores and is viewable when background checks are done, oftentimes making it much more difficult to rent or get loans in the future.
We advise all tenants to purchase and maintain renters insurance. The homeowner has insurance that protects their property but it does not cover a tenant's personal items. Renters insurance is relatively inexpensive and will cover you for loss in the event of a fire, water damage, or theft.
In this case, the full security deposit is forfeit to At Your Service Realty.
No. You will need to provide written intent to vacate before moving out.
Is your lease active? If so you must provide written notice of intent to move within 30 days of the end of your lease agreement. If you are intending to move before the end of the lease agreement please be aware; A resident who breaches the lease will most likely not receive the security deposit back due to claims made against the deposit for rent owed, physical damages, liquidated damages charges or charges for failure to give notice prior to the end of the lease.
Are you on a Month-To-Month? If so you must provide 15-days written notice with intent to move prior to the end of the monthly rental period.
In both cases, after receiving notice we will send a move-out checklist detailing the items we look for upon vacating a property. Utilities must be left on for the move-out inspection.
Please do not do so unless you are willing to lose those funds. All repairs require written approval before they can be done. If you take it upon yourself to call someone to do the repair work, there is no guarantee that you will be reimbursed.
Yes. At all times. In the extreme case of an emergency, we can coordinate with one of our agents to be present.
No. Withholding rent in this way is considered non-payment of rent, and will be considered as such with respect to eviction filings.
Only with written permission. We will need a copy of the keys to the new lock within 2 days of their replacement and it will be the tenant's financial responsibility to cover these costs. If locks are changed without permission it will be seen as being in violation of your lease and can be cause for termination of the lease agreement.
Only with written permission. Often with a paint sample submitted in the requested color. If upon vacating a home, the paint is found to have been altered without permission this may be cause for a claim on the security deposit in order to restore the paint to its original color.
There are NO FEES to end service with us! We want things to be easy, if we don't get along or for whatever reason service can end with no penalties.
Yes, not only do our owners each have access to an online portal, so do our residents. This makes things like document signing, fund transfers, maintenance requests, and owner statements so much easier and transparent between all parties.
Due to our extensive resident screening process, we are proud to say that we deal with below average number of evictions annually. It is uncommon that we have an eviction on a monthly basis.
Our average residents stay in a property for 2 to 2.5 years. The type of property, location, and how the property maintenance is managed are all contributing factors when it comes to resident retention.
All occupants 18 and older must fill out our online application. Applicants are approved based on a scoring process that is fair and consistent to comply with Fair Housing regulations.
We perform credit check to detect any collections, bankruptcies, and assess credit worthiness. Employment and Previous Rental History are verified by contacting their present employer and previous landlords. We also perform criminal background checks on all prospective residents.
Work orders can be submitted electronically through our resident portals. We will then assess the request and proceed with troubleshooting the issue with the resident and determining if a repair is required.
If it is deemed that a technician is needed, we will contact you before making the repair. If additional funds are needed to complete the repair we will request those in advance.
No. We can sell your property if you would like us to, but it is not a requirement of our management contract.
Yes. Our monthly property management fee is 10% of the monthly rent amount, with a discount for multiple properties.
Our tenant procurement fee is equal to 50% of the first month’s rent; 100% if we are only finding a tenant and not managing the property afterwards.
Yes. Our Property Managers and Real Estate Agents are licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR). We are also a licensed Florida Real Estate Brokerage Company, and our agents are a part of the Realtor's Association.
All of our leases are prepared by an attorney to ensure high quality protections for everyone involved.
Disclaimer: We are not tax professionals. This information is only a brief overview. Please consult your tax professional for advice concerning the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA).
All foreign investors owning U.S. rental property are responsible for paying taxes on any and all rental income they earn in the U.S. regardless of any tax treaties that may exist.
You can either pay a flat tax of 30% of your gross rental income or elect to file an annual US tax return and reduce your taxes by claiming deductions relating to ownership and management of the property. (I.e. Property Taxes, Insurance, Management Costs, etc.)
With either method of taxation, you must have an Individual Taxpayer
Identification Number (ITIN).
YES! As soon as possible, you need to obtain a U.S. ‘Individual Taxpayer Identification Number’ (ITIN) for each owner of the property (Each person listed on the property deed). The application is done with IRS Form W7, and you must provide original certified identification documents.
Get IRS Form W7 HERE: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf
Get IRS Form W7 Instructions HERE: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw7.pdf
The IRS has ‘Certified Acceptance Agents’ who are authorized to certify your original documents and process the application. The W7 form may look easy and you may want to process it yourself, but save yourself time and visit an agent. Certified Acceptance Agents are located worldwide. Contact an agent in your country of residence. It normally takes 46 weeks for your W7 to be processed by the IRS.
Find Certified Acceptance Agents HERE: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Acceptance-Agent-Program
Upon receiving your ITIN number from the IRS, you must provide us with a copy of the IRS letter showing your new Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
Note: We will not manage rental property for foreign owners who do not acquire an ITIN number.
We will not manage rental property for foreign owners who do not acquire an ITIN number.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires us, the property manager to withhold 30% of your Gross rents to ensure you will file a tax return at year end. This is obviously very costly to you and also cumbersome for us.
However, there is an alternative that will exempt you from the mandatory 30% withholding.
After obtaining an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), submit to us Form W8ECI.
Note: Do not send the Form W8ECI to the IRS. You send it to At Your Service Realty LLC.
Get IRS Form W8ECI HERE: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8eci.pdf
Get IRS Form W8ECI Instructions HERE: http://www.irs.gov/instructions/iw8eci/index.html
By filing Form W8ECI you eliminate the mandatory 30% tax withholding as it notifies us as the property manager (and the IRS) you will be filing annual tax returns to report your income and your expenses related to the rental property.
Most generally, you will file Form 1040NR (Nonresident Tax Return) with the IRS. Those tax returns are due by June 15th of each year and you should consult with your tax professional.
Currently, IRS Form W8ECI Form remains in effect for a period starting on the date the form is signed and ending on the last day of the third succeeding calendar year, unless a change in circumstances makes any of the information on the form incorrect. For example, a Form W8ECI signed on September 30, 2015, remains valid through December 31, 2018. Upon expiration of the 3year period, you must provide a new Form W8ECI. If you do not file a form W8ECI with us, your property manager, we are REQUIRED by law to withhold 30% of your income from the rental and forward the funds to the IRS.
Note: We will not manage properties for owners who do not file the W8ECI form with us.
We will not manage properties for owners who do not file the W8ECI form with us.
Yes, in addition to your monthly reports, at the end of each year we provide you with a year-end statement of your income and your expenses related to the management of your property.
Along with the year-end statement, you will receive a copy of IRS Form 1042S that reports your income to the IRS. You will then use your copy of Form 1042S to file taxes through your tax professional.
Legal Disclaimer: The material provided here is for informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be considered as legal advice for your particular matter. You should contact your attorney and/or tax professional to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Applicability of the tax or legal principles discussed in this material may differ substantially in individual situations.
There are NO FEES to end service with us! We want things to be easy, if we don't get along or for whatever reason service can end with no penalties.
Yes, due to current regulations it is now required to have paperwork filled out before seeing a home. That being said, there is no obligation that you must keep us as your agent.
You can choose to end the contract and have no fees associated with it.
Yes, there are options to pursue! Depending on your circumstances you might qualify for programs like First Time Home buyers; depending on what property type you're looking at less common loan types like USDA could change the financial details for you, and, best of all, every contract is negotiable!
It is very common to come to the table with a seller to see what can be worked out. Come meet with us to find a strategy uniquely suited to you.
Due to recent changes, all commission fees must be negotiated individually. No references to percentages or anything of the sort can be made, so until the final offer is accepted and commission agreed upon, we cannot say.
There are NO FEES to end service with us! We want things to be easy, if we don't get along or for whatever reason service can end with no penalties.
Yes, we will absolutely need to have a contract in order to facilitate the sale of your home.
Due to recent changes, all commission fees must be negotiated individually. No references to percentages or anything of the sort can be made, so until the final offer is accepted and commission agreed upon, we cannot say.
We are located past J&J Tack Shack on
Atlantic Avenue just off of Combee where
it and Bartow Hwy meet.