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Margate's median home was built in 1978, according to the Census, and much of the city grew in a 1960s–1980s building boom of one-story concrete block and stucco homes, low-rise condos and villas. Finding a rental here means knowing how those older buildings, their roofs and their associations affect a lease. In Florida, a person who finds, shows or negotiates rentals for others for compensation generally must be licensed, so look for a broker or a sales associate working under a broker, and verify the license with the Florida DBPR.
Premier Real Estate Group Inc is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage, and its broker of record, Maxim Bohadana (license BK3314523), can be verified on the DBPR website. Our license is valid statewide. A licensed real-estate professional, either Premier Real Estate Group Inc or a licensed agent we refer you to, will contact you by phone or email to start with a free consultation and no obligation.
Margate sits in Broward County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, about eight miles inland from the Atlantic, with a May–October rainy season and wind-driven rain. For a renter, that raises practical questions: who handles hurricane-season preparation under the lease, and what is the building's flood history? Many Margate homes are in HOA-governed subdivisions or condo associations, so tenant approval timelines can shape your move-in date. Older garage doors, gates, sliding door tracks and locks corrode faster in humid, salt-tinged air, so documenting their condition at move-in matters. Census data show most homes in Margate are owner-occupied, so ask each landlord whether an association is involved and what its leasing rules are.
What to know in Margate
Association approval of tenants
Condo and HOA communities commonly require an application, background screening and a fee, and some have minimum lease terms or leasing caps. Approval is never assured, so ask early how long the association's process takes.
Security deposit rules
Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83, Part II) governs how deposits are held and the written notice and deadlines a landlord must follow to claim against one. Florida has no statewide cap on deposit amounts, so read the lease terms closely.
Flood history and renters insurance
Flood damage is generally excluded from standard policies and needs separate coverage. Ask the landlord about past water intrusion and confirm with your insurance agent what your renters coverage includes.
Hurricane-season duties in the lease
The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30. Check who is responsible for shutters, gate and garage door operation, and securing the property before a storm.
Older homes and condition at move-in
With a median build year of 1978, many Margate homes have original or replacement garage doors, aging duct systems and dryer vents. Photograph and list their condition at move-in so wear is documented.
Lead-based paint disclosure
Housing built before 1978 requires a federal lead-based paint disclosure with the lease. Because Margate's median home dates to 1978, expect this paperwork on many rentals.
Seasonal demand
Demand rises ahead of and during hurricane season, with another bump in October–November as seasonal homes and condos reopen. Annual-lease demand generally peaks in late spring and summer.
How we help
- Search by your prioritiesA licensed professional searches by move-in date, budget, bedrooms and commute, such as along Atlantic Boulevard, Coconut Creek Parkway or State Road 7 / US 441.
- Showings in person or by videoYou can tour homes, villas or condos in person or by video, with attention to roof, doors, gates and signs of moisture.
- Applications and screeningWe help you prepare the rental application and screening authorization so landlords or associations get complete paperwork.
- Condo and HOA tenant approvalWe help you understand each association's application steps, fees and timeline so you can plan your move-in around them. No approval is promised.
- Lease reviewWe walk through the term, deposit language and hurricane-season responsibilities before you sign, and suggest a Florida attorney for legal questions.
- Move-in condition documentationWe help you document the condition of the home, including doors, tracks, locks and vents, at move-in.
Florida rules and paperwork in Margate
Most Florida residential tenancies fall under Chapter 83, Part II, which covers security deposits and the notice a landlord must give to claim against one. Expect a written lease, an application and screening authorization, and the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing. Under Florida law, HOA and condominium associations may require tenant approval, and their documents and rules are part of your due diligence. Florida requires milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies for condo buildings three stories or taller, so if you rent in a taller building, ask the owner or association about those reports. Florida's homestead exemption applies to an owner's primary residence, not to renting. Documentary stamp tax and mortgage taxes apply to purchases rather than a standard lease; if you are weighing buying, the free Florida Doc Stamp & Closing Tax Calculator is at /tools/florida-closing-costs, and who pays each item is set by the contract and is negotiable. Brokerage questions go to the Florida DBPR, Division of Real Estate, under the Florida Real Estate Commission. Verify current rules with DBPR 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 Margate, demand picks up ahead of and during hurricane season, with a second bump in October–November as snowbirds reopen seasonal homes and condos. Statewide, annual-lease demand generally peaks in late spring and summer, and seasonal rental inquiries start in late summer and fall. Because association approval can add steps, start early, and nothing here promises how fast a rental will be found or approved. To begin, call (888) 440-3766 or send a request with the form on this page for a free consultation.
We can help with rental searches in and around Oriole Estates, Oriole Gardens, Holiday Springs Village, Paradise Gardens, the Carolina Club area, the Royal Palm Boulevard area, and nearby Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, North Lauderdale, Tamarac and Pompano Beach.
Find a Rental in Margate: common questions
- Does a Margate condo or HOA rental need approval?
- Often, yes. Condo and HOA communities in Margate commonly require tenant applications, screening and a fee, and some set minimum lease terms or leasing caps. Ask for the association's rules before you apply, since approval is never assured.
- Should I worry about flood risk when renting in Margate?
- Ask the landlord about the home's flood history and look up its FEMA flood zone, since homes outside a Special Flood Hazard Area can still flood. Flood damage is generally excluded from standard policies, so confirm renters coverage with your insurance agent.
- Does the age of Margate homes matter for a renter?
- Yes. The Census median build year is 1978, so many homes have older garage doors, ducts and dryer vents. Pre-1978 housing also requires the federal lead-based paint disclosure, so document condition at move-in.
- Who holds my security deposit in Florida?
- Chapter 83, Part II of Florida law governs how landlords must hold deposits and the written notice and timelines to claim against one. Florida has no statewide cap on amounts. Read the lease and verify details with DBPR or a Florida attorney.
- What does a free consultation include?
- A licensed professional contacts you by phone or email to talk through your move-in date, budget, bedrooms and commute, with no obligation. Premier Real Estate Group Inc may handle your request or refer you to a licensed agent.
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Licensed brokerage
Premier Real Estate Group Inc
Broker of record Maxim Bohadana, Florida broker license BK3314523
(888) 440-3766