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Davie's housing is older than many renters expect. Census ACS data puts the median year built at 1988, and the stock runs from 1970s through 2000s concrete-block-and-stucco homes to newer gated subdivisions, townhomes, condos, manufactured homes and acreage-style equestrian properties. Finding a rental here is licensed work: in Florida, anyone who finds, shows or negotiates rentals for others for compensation generally must be a licensed broker or a sales associate working under one. Look for a license you can verify on the DBPR website, and for someone who can explain association approval, deposit rules and hurricane-season lease terms.
Premier Real Estate Group Inc is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage (broker of record Maxim Bohadana, license BK3314523, verifiable with DBPR). Your request may be handled by Premier or referred to a licensed agent, who will contact you by phone or email. We start with your move-in date, bedrooms, commute and budget, then help with showings, applications, lease review and move-in documentation. The first consultation is free and carries no obligation.
Davie is one of the few South Florida towns that kept large-lot, equestrian and ranch-style zoning, so a rental search can mean a gated subdivision townhome, a condo or a property with a long driveway, swing or slide gates and outbuildings. HOA-governed and gated communities are very common on the western side of town, so tenant approval timelines can shape your move date. The terrain is low and canal-laced toward the Everglades, which makes flood history and renters insurance worth checking before you sign. Because Davie sits in the hurricane belt (June 1 to November 30), it also helps to settle in the lease who handles storm preparation, shutters or impact openings, and gate operators with battery backup.
What to know in Davie
HOA and condo tenant approval
Gated and HOA-governed communities are very common in western Davie, and associations may require an application, background screening and a fee. Many set minimum lease terms or leasing caps. Approval is never certain, so build the timeline into your move-in date.
Flood history and renters insurance
FEMA flood maps set flood zones, but homes outside a Special Flood Hazard Area can still flood. Davie's low terrain and high water tables make it worth asking about past water intrusion and about renters insurance. Standard policies generally exclude flood damage, so confirm coverage with your insurance agent.
Older homes and building systems
With a median build year of 1988, many rentals have mature roofs, HVAC and electrical systems. Ask about the age and condition of the roof and air conditioning, since Florida's long cooling season puts heavy demand on HVAC. Check for signs of mold in ducts and clogged dryer vents.
Security deposit rules
Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83, Part II) governs how deposits are held and the written notice and timelines a landlord must follow to claim against one. Florida has no statewide cap on deposit amounts, so read the lease terms closely.
Hurricane-season responsibilities
Leases should say who prepares the property for storms and who maintains gates, garage doors and hardware that humidity corrodes. This matters for properties with long driveways, gates and outbuildings.
Seasonal demand
Local demand tends to rise in May and June before hurricane season, again from August through October after storms, and with a secondary bump in the dry snowbird months. Statewide, annual-lease demand generally peaks in late spring and summer. Choice and timing vary from year to year.
How we help
- Search built around your needsA licensed real-estate professional searches by move-in date, budget, bedrooms and commute, whether you want a gated community, a townhome or a larger-lot property.
- Showings in person or by videoWe arrange showings and video tours so you can compare homes, check condition, and ask about roofs, air conditioning, gates and flood history.
- Applications and screeningWe help you prepare the rental application and screening authorization and understand what a landlord or association may ask for.
- Condo and HOA tenant approvalWe help you understand the association's application steps, fees and timeline so approval is part of your plan rather than a surprise.
- Lease review and move-in documentationWe walk through lease terms, deposit handling and hurricane-season duties, and help you document the home's condition at move-in. We are not a substitute for a Florida attorney on legal questions.
Florida rules and paperwork in Davie
Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83, Part II) governs most residential tenancies, including security deposits and the notice a landlord must give to claim against one. Expect a written lease (annual or seasonal), a rental application and screening authorization, and, for housing built before 1978, a federal lead-based paint disclosure. Some older Davie homes may fall in that group. Condo and HOA communities may require tenant approval and an application fee, and association documents are part of due diligence. Florida has no statewide cap on deposits, and state law preempts local rent control in most circumstances. Short-term rentals may involve state sales tax, county tourist development taxes, local registration and DBPR licensing. Florida requires milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies for condo buildings three stories or taller, which may matter if you rent in one. Homestead exemption applies to an owner's primary residence through the county property appraiser, not to tenants. Deed and mortgage taxes apply to purchases rather than leases. If you later consider buying, the statewide deed documentary stamp tax is 70 cents per 100 dollars of the price, and who pays is set by the contract and negotiable. Our free Florida Doc Stamp & Closing Tax Calculator is at /tools/florida-closing-costs. Verify licensing with the Florida DBPR, Division of Real Estate, and current rules with the Florida Department of Revenue, your local government and a Florida attorney.
Premier Real Estate Group Inc is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage (broker license BK3314523). Verify at Florida DBPR.
Timing and next steps
In Davie, demand tends to spike in May and June as residents prepare for hurricane season, and again from August through October after storms. A secondary bump comes in the dry snowbird months when seasonal residents reopen homes. Statewide, seasonal rental inquiries often begin in late summer and fall for the October-through-April season. If you need an HOA or condo approval, start early. To talk through your search, call (888) 440-3766 or send a request with the form on this page. The consultation is free and carries no obligation.
We can help with rental searches across Davie areas such as Pine Island Ridge, Forest Ridge, Rolling Hills, Shenandoah, Hawkes Bluff, Long Lake Ranches, Old Davie / Downtown Davie and the Flamingo Road and Griffin Road corridors, and in nearby Plantation, Cooper City, Southwest Ranches, Weston and Sunrise.
Find a Rental in Davie: common questions
- Who can legally help me find a rental in Davie?
- In Florida, a person who finds, shows or negotiates rentals for others for compensation generally must be a licensed broker or a sales associate under a broker. There are limited exceptions, such as certain salaried on-site apartment-complex employees. Verify any license on the DBPR website.
- Will an HOA or condo association approve me as a tenant?
- We can't promise approval. Many Davie communities, especially gated and HOA-governed ones on the west side, may require an application, screening and a fee, and some have minimum lease terms or leasing caps. Ask about the process and timeline early.
- Do I need renters insurance or flood coverage in Davie?
- Davie's terrain is low and canal-laced, and flood damage is generally excluded from standard policies, so ask your insurance agent about renters and flood coverage. Also ask the landlord about any flood history at the property.
- What should the lease say about hurricane season?
- Davie is in the hurricane belt, so the lease should be clear about who prepares the property for storms and who maintains gates, garage doors and exterior hardware. Have these terms reviewed, and consult a Florida attorney for legal questions.
- How are security deposits handled?
- Chapter 83, Part II of the Florida Statutes governs how deposits must be held and the written notice and timelines a landlord must follow to claim against one. Florida has no statewide cap on deposit amounts, so read the lease carefully and document the home's condition at move-in.
Tell us what you need to rent — Davie
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Licensed brokerage
Premier Real Estate Group Inc
Broker of record Maxim Bohadana, Florida broker license BK3314523
(888) 440-3766