Rental Application in Florida

Florida Requirements

• Application fee should reflect actual cost of background and credit screening
• FCRA-compliant adverse action notice if applicant denied
• Florida Fair Housing Act bars discrimination on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, handicap
• Cannot refuse to rent based on number of children except for legitimate occupancy limits
• Some localities (e.g., Miami-Dade) prohibit source-of-income discrimination

How to Complete This Form

1. 1Obtain a blank quitclaim deed form that complies with your state's requirements.
2. 2Enter the full legal name and address of the grantor (the person transferring the property).
3. 3Enter the full legal name and address of the grantee (the person receiving the property).
4. 4Include the complete legal description of the property (obtained from the current deed or county records).
5. 5Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public and any required witnesses.
6. 6File the deed with the county recorder's office along with any required transfer tax forms and fees.
7. 7Keep a copy of the recorded deed for your records.

Rental Application in Other States

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