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Ives Estates rentals are concentrated in two kinds of housing: mid-century to 1970s concrete block and stucco single-family homes, and the townhomes, garden apartments and condominiums built from the 1970s onward along the Ives Dairy Road and US-441 corridors. Both sit in Miami-Dade's humid subtropical zone, inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, a few miles from the Atlantic. A rental search here is planned work: you will want to line up your move-in date, any condo or HOA tenant approval, and the lease terms before you commit.
Premier Real Estate Group Inc is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage. A licensed real-estate professional, either from our brokerage or a licensed agent we refer you to, will contact you by phone or email to talk through your search. The first consultation is free and carries no obligation.
Much of the single-family stock here is 50-plus years old, and the many condo and townhome associations often have gated entries and sliding vehicle gates. That makes association rules and the condition of the property worth checking before you sign. Salt-tinged humid air and heavy summer rain wear on garage door tracks, gate hardware and lock cylinders, so it helps to settle who handles repairs and hurricane-season preparation in writing. Because Florida's hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, ask how shutters, impact protection and yard items are handled under the lease. Renters should also ask about the property's flood history, since flood damage is generally excluded from standard policies. Verify what your renters insurance covers with your insurance agent.
What to know in Ives Estates
Condo and HOA tenant approval
Condominium and HOA communities commonly require association approval of tenants, an application, background screening and an application or transfer fee. Many also set minimum lease terms or leasing caps, so ask early. Approval is never assured and the timeline varies by association.
Flood history and renters insurance
Homes outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area can still flood, and Miami-Dade gets heavy summer rain. Ask the landlord about past water intrusion, and confirm with your insurance agent what a renters policy does and does not cover.
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 follows to claim against one. Florida has no statewide cap on deposit amounts, so read the lease terms closely.
Older homes and lead-based paint disclosure
With so much housing dating from the mid-century to 1970s, the federal lead-based paint disclosure for housing built before 1978 may apply to your lease. Ask for it with the rental paperwork.
Hurricane-season responsibilities
Because the area is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, wind-rated garage doors and impact protection are common code topics. Confirm in the lease who handles shutters, storm prep and post-storm repairs.
Seasonal demand
Annual-lease demand generally peaks in late spring and summer, while seasonal rental demand runs for roughly October through April. Your move-in date can change how many options are available.
Humidity and upkeep
Constant humidity means dryer vents clog faster and duct systems can sweat and grow mold. Note the condition of these items in your move-in documentation.
How we help
- Rental searchA licensed professional narrows listings by move-in date, budget, bedrooms and commute, whether you prefer a single-family home or a condo or townhome near the Ives Dairy Road or US-441 corridors.
- Showings in person or by videoYou can tour in person or by video. We can point out items worth checking in older block homes, such as garage doors, gate hardware, A/C and signs of moisture.
- Applications and screeningWe help you prepare the rental application and screening authorization so landlord and association requirements are met in the right order.
- Condo and HOA approvalWe help you understand the association's tenant application, fees and any minimum lease terms. Approval decisions rest with the association.
- Lease review and move-in documentationWe walk through the lease, deposit terms and hurricane-season responsibilities with you. We also help you document the property's condition at move-in. For legal questions, consult a Florida attorney.
Florida rules and paperwork in Ives Estates
Most Florida residential tenancies fall under Chapter 83, Part II, which covers security deposits and the notice a landlord must give. State law also preempts local rent control in most circumstances. A person who finds, shows or negotiates rentals for others for compensation generally must be licensed, with limited exceptions such as certain salaried on-site apartment-complex employees. You can verify license status with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate, under the Florida Real Estate Commission. Our broker of record, Maxim Bohadana, holds Florida license BK3314523. Condo and HOA documents may call for tenant approval, and buildings three stories or taller must meet Florida's milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study requirements. Ask whether those reports are current for any building you are considering. Short-term and vacation rentals may involve state sales tax, county tourist development taxes, local registration and DBPR licensing, so verify those with DBPR and your local government. Homestead exemption applies to an owner's primary residence, not to a rental. If you later buy, you would apply to the county property appraiser, generally by March 1 of the year after moving in.
Premier Real Estate Group Inc is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage (broker license BK3314523). Verify at Florida DBPR.
Timing and next steps
Annual-lease demand generally peaks in late spring and summer, and seasonal rentals run roughly October through April, with booking inquiries starting in late summer and fall. In Ives Estates, demand also picks up before and during hurricane season (June to November) and again in the winter months. Start earlier if you need a condo or HOA approval, since those timelines vary. To begin, call (888) 440-3766 or send a request with the form on this page for a free consultation.
Nearby areas include Ojus, Highland Lakes, Sky Lake, Lake Lucerne, Andover, Norland, Golden Glades, Country Club, the Ives Dairy Road corridor and the Greynolds Park area.
Find a Rental in Ives Estates: common questions
- Do Ives Estates condos and townhomes require approval for tenants?
- Many do. Condominium and HOA associations commonly require tenant approval, an application, background screening and a fee, and some have minimum lease terms or leasing caps. Ask for the association's rules before you apply, since approval is up to the association.
- Does the Ives Estates location affect what I should check in a rental?
- Yes. The area is a few miles inland but still gets salt-laden air, which speeds rust on garage doors, gates and lock hardware. It is also in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so ask about wind-rated doors and impact protection.
- Do I need flood insurance as a renter?
- Flood damage is generally excluded from standard policies, and homes outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area can still flood. Ask the landlord about flood history and confirm coverage options with your insurance agent.
- Is there a cap on security deposits in Florida?
- Florida has no statewide cap on deposit amounts. Chapter 83, Part II sets how deposits must be held and the written notice a landlord follows to claim against one. Read the lease and verify details with a Florida attorney.
- Are there closing taxes when I rent?
- Closing taxes such as documentary stamps apply to purchases and mortgages, not to a standard lease. If you later buy in Miami-Dade, you can estimate them with the free Florida Doc Stamp & Closing Tax Calculator at /tools/florida-closing-costs.
Tell us what you need to rent — Ives Estates
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Licensed brokerage
Premier Real Estate Group Inc
Broker of record Maxim Bohadana, Florida broker license BK3314523
(888) 440-3766