LONG-TERM vs. SEASONAL RATES
LONG-TERM RATES
This rate is for a year and can be modified for shorter terms; i.e.:
6 month plus one day rate is yearly rental rate times 1.25;
3 mo. rate is the yearly rate times 1.5 plus 11.0% tax;
SEASONAL RATES
This is a vacation rental for a furnished unit and:
Is taxed if for less than 6 months plus one day;
May include averaged utility allowances;
Typically includes all household items; and,
On townhomes/single families, utility costs will be added.
It wastes considerable time to negotiate for pricing leverage by inappropriately applying terms for price vs. the actual
proposed rental conditions.
LENGTH OF RENTAL TERM
Home and Condo Owners Associations set minimum rental periods.
Brevard County regulates min. 3-mo. rentals in residential housing.
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CURRENT SEASONAL RENTALS and/or LONG-TERM CONVERSIONS*
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MLS# 493029 Rental |
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$1,950 |
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| Area: 384 Indialantic/Melbourne Bch |
Apx SqFt: 1381 |
| Bedrooms: 2 |
F/H Baths: 2/0 |
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| Pets: N |
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MLS# 487713 Rental |
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$1,950 |
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| Area: 384 Indialantic/Melbourne Bch |
Apx SqFt: 1405 |
| Bedrooms: 2 |
F/H Baths: 2/0 |
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| Pets: Y |
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MLS# 488350 Rental |
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$1,675 |
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| Area: 384 Indialantic/Melbourne Bch |
Apx SqFt: 1205 |
| Bedrooms: 1 |
F/H Baths: 1/0 |
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| Pets: Y |
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MLS# 341761 Rental |
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$2,975 |
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| Area: 382 Satellite Bch/ Indian Hrbr |
Apx SqFt: 2051 |
| Bedrooms: 3 |
F/H Baths: 2/1 |
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| Pets: Y |
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MLS# 293860 Rental |
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$1,500 |
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| Area: 382 Satellite Bch/ Indian Hrbr |
Apx SqFt: 1092 |
| Bedrooms: 2 |
F/H Baths: 2/0 |
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| Pets: N |
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MLS# 500448 Rental |
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$1,700 |
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| Area: 381 N Satellite Beach |
Apx SqFt: 1462 |
| Bedrooms: 2 |
F/H Baths: 2/0 |
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| Pets: N |
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MLS# 414029 Rental |
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$3,950 |
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| Area: 384 Indialantic/Melbourne Bch |
Apx SqFt: 3982 |
| Bedrooms: 3 |
F/H Baths: 3/0 |
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| Pets: Y |
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MLS# 502792 Rental |
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$1,375 |
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| Area: 217 Viera West of I 95 |
Apx SqFt: 1157 |
| Bedrooms: 2 |
F/H Baths: 2/0 |
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| Pets: Y |
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MLS# 502909 Rental |
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$2,500 |
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| Area: 383 N Indialantic |
Apx SqFt: 1990 |
| Bedrooms: 3 |
F/H Baths: 3/0 |
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| Pets: Y |
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MLS# 502785 Rental |
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$1,950 |
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| Area: 213 Mainld E of US1 |
Apx SqFt: 2262 |
| Bedrooms: 2 |
F/H Baths: 2/1 |
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| Pets: Y |
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*GENERAL CONVERSION SCHEME (long-term rate for one year to 3 or 6 months
seasonal)
Long-term furnished properties converting to seasonal use.
1 year lease monthly rate is the listed price
A 6 month + 1 day lease rate is 1.25 times the listed price
3 month lease rate is 1.50 times the listed price plus tax
Multiply an off-season rate by 1.5 for an “IN-SEASON” rate.
Sales and tourist tax total 11.0%
*A LOGICAL OWNER REQUIREMENT FOR CONVERSION
Some furnished long-term property owners willing to convert to seasonal will not
accept an advance rental, as in more than 30 days in the future, as that
seasonal rental would prevent a long-term rental.
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Seasonal Rentals are typically 3 months or more; i.e., for the season vs. a
vacation period.
Our seasonal/minimum rental periods are controlled by the following factors:
1. The minimum rental period as determined by a Condo/Home Owner's Association,
2. The minimum rental period as determined by Brevard County Ordinance, and/or
3. Our own business plan.
Aamerican Property Management as a courtesy we will be providing vacation
renters with shorter term/vacation listings from the individual owners. Please
thoroughly review our terms of use and policies prior to transacting any direct
dealings.
See our Vacation Rentals Link for available
properties renting for less than 3-month periods
The content below is a general guideline as to how most short term rentals are
handled--however each owner will have their own policies. *Policies below are
provided as a guideline*
RESERVATION INFORMATION
• In Season: November 1st - April 30th
• Out of Season: May 1st - October 31st
RESERVATION REQUEST
Initial security deposit & $40 application fee must be made with reservation
(security amount is equal to rent amount).
Annual Terms of Payment
• Security Deposit equal to one month's rent and due at booking
• $40 Application Fee due at booking
• Monthly Rent due by 1st of the month.
We accept personal checks, money orders, online payment or cashier checks for
rent payments after move-in.
Seasonal Terms of Payment
• 1/2 Security Deposit due at booking if prior to September 30th
• $40.00 - Application Fee due at booking
• Second 1/2 of the Security Deposit or all of the Security Deposit amount is
due by October 1st.
• Rent + tax due at move-in**, exit cleaning fees are the actual cost of
cleaning
• All payments received must be made by money order, check, bank transfer or
*wire transfer.
*Wire transfer fees must be added.
** Money order, check, bank transfer, *wire transfer or pre-paid with
personal check with sufficient clearance.
If Payment is not received on time or a check does not clear on-time, the
contract will be null and void.
• All reservations are subject to approval by the Condominium/Homeowner's
Association. Application forms and appropriate fees made payable to the
Aamerican Property Management are to be submitted when confirming your
reservation.
All payments must be made by money order, bank transfer, cashier's check or
pre-arranged wire transfer prior to arrival. Payments made upon arrival must be
made by certified check or money order only.
Recent Reservations
If you are making a reservation within 60 days prior to check-in, payment is due
and can be made by certified check or money order, cashiers check, bank transfer
or wire transfer.
*** Prices and Terms are subject to change. ***
FURNISHINGS/EQUIPMENT
All seasonal properties are individually owned and are decorated according to
each owners’ taste. They are fully furnished and include sufficient basic
kitchen ware, linens, television and telephones.
UTILITIES/TELEPHONE/CABLE/TRASH REMOVAL
An Electric AVERAGED MONTHLY ALLOWANCE, local phone service, basic cable and
trash removal are typically included in the monthly rent for most seasonal
rentals. Long distance charges are the responsibility of the Tenant. Calling
cards will be needed, as phone blocks are installed on many phones. For single
family homes and villas with heated pools, electric and pool gas will require an
additional deposit and the average monthly ALLOWANCE AMOUNT will NOT be
increased.
CLEANING AND HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
Your unit will be cleaned and inspected prior to your arrival. Seasonal leases
are responsible for the cost of a departure cleaning. Washers and Dryers are
included in most units or you will have access to a common area facility. If
additional housekeeping services are required, special arrangements can be made
for an additional fee.
PET POLICY
Many Homeowner Associations have restrictions on tenants from having pets. If
you have a pet, please be sure we are aware of it so we can find a location that
allows pets. If there is not a restriction, then the owner can approve a pet.
SMOKING POLICY
All units are non-smoking unless otherwise noted.
UPON ARRIVAL
An inspection form will be provided to report any item that are damaged or not
in proper working order. Please report any electrical, plumbing or appliance
problem to our Rental Division at 775.9251.
ARRIVALS/KEY PICK-UP
Check-in time is 3:00 pm EST. A designated key pick-up location will be given
prior to arrival. Two sets of keys will be provided for each unit, along with
security gate, garage door openers, pool and mailbox keys (if applicable.)
DEPARTURE/KEY RETURN
Check-out time is by 11:59 am EST. Unit keys should be returned to your
designated key pick-up location. Security gate, garage door openers, pool and
mail keys should be left in the unit upon departure. Lost or unreturned keys
will be charged against the tenants security deposit at association cost or a
minimum rate of $25.00 per key. Late check-outs may be arranged with approval
from the rental office for an additional hourly rate. In the winter months, late
check-outs require a pre-approval; i.e., a day or more advance request.
DEPARTURE PROCEDURE
Please leave your accommodation as neat as possible. Dishes should be placed in
the dishwasher and started. The last day’s linens and towels should be left for
laundering only. Follow-up cleaning and laundry will be charged against your
security deposit.
SECURITY DEPOSITS
Deposits are returned promptly after departure within 15 days from departure.
Should it be determined you are responsible for excessive cleaning, carpet
cleaning, damages or missing items, a Notice of Intent to make a Claim on the
Security Deposit will be sent within 15 days after departure.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations and partial refunds may occur prior to the last day of September
only when a parallel replacement tenant has been secured by that same last day
of September and funds collected from the replacement tenant. Cancellations must
be IN WRITING.
Ask us about our Travel Insurance.
Good Housekeeping
It is prohibited to rearrange the furniture.
Your vacation property will be cleaned to quality standards prior to your
arrival and after your departure. Maid service is not provided during your stay
unless you make a request for those additional services. You are responsible for
cleaning your vacation property during your stay and for leaving the property in
good condition at check-out For example: wash the dishes, clean up spilled milk,
juice, candy wrappers etc. Clean up a sticky floor. Put the iron and ironing
board back in its proper place. Take all the trash to the dumpster. If the
property is left damaged, unusually dirty and messy, you will forfeit your
security deposit and will be charged additional fees to offset the expense of
cleaning and/or repairs.
Refrigerator: Please do not overload the refrigerator with drink cans and
bottles. Please do not reset the refrigerator setting to a low setting for a
"quick cool" for drinks. This can cause problems with the refrigerator and
restricts the refrigerator from cooling properly. If a service repairman is
required, then the charges will be deducted from the security deposit. If the
charges exceed the deposit, then additional payment is required by the guest.
Washer/Dryer: Please thoroughly shake out the sand from beach towels and
swimsuits before washing/drying them in the washing machine. Sand causes
problems in washer/dryers and a repairman may be required. If a repairman is
required, then the charges will be deducted from the security deposit. If the
charges exceed the deposit, then additional payment is required by the guest.
Please do not take the property's bath towels or linens to the beach. Please
bring your own beach towels. If beach towels or other colorful items are
wash/dried with the property's towels/linens, then replacement charges of the
affected towels/linens will be deducted from the security deposit. If the
charges exceed the deposit, then additional payment is required by the guest.
Linens/Towels/Supplies. The property provides basic towels/linens and starter
supply of trash liners, bathroom paper and soap. However, guests will need to
provide their own laundry detergent, additional paper products and household
supply items for their stay.
Trash Disposal. Please place trash in trash bags and dispose of trash at the
dumpster at the resort during your stay. Maravilla Resort homes and Beach
Retreat Cottages are offered EARLY MORNING trash pick up on Monday and Thursday.
Otherwise, please dispose of your trash at the dumpster during your stay. Prior
to check-out, all guests are required to dispose of all food trash and garbage
at the dumpster located in the resort.
The condo or home must be left in good condition. All soiled dishes must be
washed in the dishwasher or by hand prior to departure. Owners typically reserve
the right to retain partial or full security deposit for late departure, carpet
cleaning or additional housekeeping services due to guest's lack of care or
respect for privately owned properties. Additional charges may apply to offset
deep cleaning, damage and/or theft. Please treat the property with care and the
neighbors with courtesy.
The vacation properties may have a locked closet(s) that is reserved for storage
for the owner's personal items. The locked closet is NOT included in the rental.
ARTICLE H. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX*
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
See. 102.26. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have
the* meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly
indicates a different meaning:
Business, business location, profusion and occupation do not include the
customary religious, charitable or educational activities of nonprofit
religious, nonprofit charitable and nonprofit educational institutions in this
state, which institutions are more particularly defined and limited as follows:
Charitable institutions means only nonprofit corporations operating physical
facilities in this state at which are provided charitable services, a reasonable
percentage of which shall be without cost to those unable to pay.
Educational institutions means state tax-supported or parochial, church and
nonprofit schools, colleges, or universities conducting regular classes and
courses of study required for accreditation by or membership in the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools, the Department of Education or the Florida
Council of Independent Schools. Nonprofit libraries, art galleries and museums
open to the public are defined as educational institutions and eligible for
exemption.
Religious institutions means churches and ecclesiastical or denominational
organizations or established physical places for worship in this state at which
nonprofit religious services and activities are regularly conducted and carried
on, and shell also mean church cemeteries.
"Business location” means each separate place of business used by or address
given by the person who will carry on, engage in or conduct any business,
profession or occupation, as well as anylocation in which such person stores
equipment or inventory, or regularly conducts a portion of his business
activities, Business location shall also mean any separate place where the
applicant, his agents or employees regularly park motor vehicles used in or
related to the conduct of the business. Business location shall also mean any
location at which are maintained separate corporate divisions, individual
retail outlets, separate branch offices or other essentially separate and
complete entities or professional or occupational locations.
Clarification means the method by which a business, business location or group
of businesses or business locations is identified by size or type, or both.
Local governing authority means the governing body of the county or any
incorporated municipality in the county.
Local occupational license means the method by which a local governing authority
grants the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, business
location, profession or occupation within its jurisdiction. It shall not mean
any fees or licenses paid to any board, commission or officer for permits,
registration, examination or inspection. Unless otherwise provided by law, these
are deemed to be regulatory and in addition to, and not in lieu of, any local
occupational license imposed under the provisions of this article.
PERSON means any individual, firm, partnership, joint adventure, syndicate, or
other group or acting as a unit, association, corporation, estate, trust,
business trust, trustee, executor, administrator, receiver, or other fiduciary,
and shall include plural as well as singular, but shall not include cities,
counties, municipalities, or other local governmental agencies or bodies.
Taxpayer means any person liable for taxes imposed under the provisions of this
article, any agent required to file and pay any taxes imposed under this
article, and the heirs, successors, assignees and transferees of any such
person or agent. (Code 1979, § 21-16)
Sec. 102-27. Penalty.
Any person who shall carry on, engage in or conduct any business, business
location, profession or occupation for which a license is required under the
provisions of tins article without first obtaining such license, or who
falsifies information on a license application, shall be punished as provided
in section 1-7. (Code 1979, 21-25)
See. 102-28. Authority to levy.
The county hereby levies an occupational license tax for the privilege of
engaging in or managing any business, business location, profession or
occupation within the county authorized pursuant to F.S. ch. 205. (Code 1979, §
21-15(1))
State law reference—Authority to levy occupational H-chum tax, F.8. $ 305.083.
See. 102-29. State law exemptions apply.
No county occupational license or county occupation license tax is required
from those exempted by state law from same. (Code 1979, §{ 21-28-21-33)
Section 62-194S.2. Resort dwellings.
Where a resort dwelling is listed as a conditional use in certain residential
zoning classifications, it must meet the following qualifying conditions:
1. Location Standards - Resort dwellings shall be restricted to parcels that
are:
a. located east of State Road AIA but not abutting any single family detached
uses or lots zoned
for single family detached uses, or
b. located on the west side and having direct frontage on State Road AIA, but
not abutting any
single family detached uses or lots zoned for single family detached uses.
2. Performance Standards - All resort dwellings qualifying under this section
shall meet the following performance standards. These performance standards
shall be included in the rental agreement and conspicuously posted inside the
unit
a. Parking. For single family resort dwellings, there shall be at least one
designated and available
off-street parking space for each bedroom in the residence. Occupants shall not
park their
vehicles on the street
b. Maximum occupancy. The number of persons occupying the resort dwelling at any
given time
shall not exceed vie number of rooms in the residence, as established by a
submitted floor plan.
The maximum occupancy of the structure shall be established by the Planning and
Zoning
Office at the time of occupational license review.
c. Excessive or late noise. Noise emanating from the resort dwelling shall not
disturb the peace
and quiet of the vicinity in which the residence is located. Any noise whose
measurement
exceeds the sound level limits set forth for residential zoning in Section
62-2271 or violates the
provisions of Chapter 46, Article IV is considered excessive noise.
Additionally, sounds
produced from any radio, stereo, television, amplifier, musical instrument,
phonograph or
similar device shall not be discernable at the property line of the resort
dwelling after 10:00 PM
and before 7:00 AM.
d. Local management. Each resent dwelling shall have a designated local manager.
The local
manager shall be a permanent resident of Brevard County and shall be available
24 hours a day,
7 days a week, to address neighborhood complaints, The local manager's name and
telephone
number shall be registered with the Planning & Zoning Office and shall be posted
on the
property ma manner visible from the street
e. Manager's responsibility. The local manager is responsible for assuring
compliance with the
performance standards in this section. The local manager shall satisfactorily
address complaints
by concerned residents of violations of the performance standards (2a., 2.b.,
and 2.c.) in this
section within one hour of receipt of the complaint
f. Penalty. In addition to the penalties enumerated in Chapter 2, Article VI,
Division 2 of the
Brevard County Code, the code enforcement special magistrate may suspend or
revoke the
resort dwelling's occupational license under the following conditions: If the
special magistrate
finds a violation or recurring violation of this Section, the special magistrate
may suspend the resort dwelling's occupational license for a period of not more
than thirty (30) days or until the issue is resolved, whichever is later, and if
die special magistrate finds a repeat violation of this section or a violation
of a suspension order, the special magistrate may revoke the resort dwelling's
occupational license. Revoked licenses may not be reissued for a period of one
year from the date of revocation. Additionally, the County may enforce this
section by any other means provided by law.
(Ord. No. 95-44, § 9-01-2005)
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