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Sunrise's western edge backs up to the Everglades water conservation areas, and most of the city was built out between the late 1960s and the 1990s. Census data puts the median year built at 1982, so a rental search here usually means a concrete block and stucco single-family home, villa, townhome or low-rise condominium that is decades old. Plan around association approval, flood and storm-readiness questions, and the lease terms before you settle on a move-in date.
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. We start with a free consultation, with no obligation, to match your move-in date, bedrooms, budget and commute to the rentals that fit.
Sunrise has a high water table and heavy summer rainfall, so ask each landlord about flood history and whether the unit sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Standard renters policies generally do not cover flood damage, so ask your insurance agent about separate contents coverage. Census data shows most homes in Sunrise are owner-occupied. Many rentals are therefore individually owned homes or units, often inside the HOA and condominium communities that govern a large share of the city. That makes association approval timelines a real part of planning. Hurricane season runs June through November, so the lease should say who handles storm preparation, such as shutters, gates and garage doors.
What to know in Sunrise
Condo and HOA tenant approval
Sunrise has large low-rise condominium communities and many HOAs, and associations commonly require an application, screening and a fee, and may set minimum lease terms or leasing caps. Approval is never guaranteed, so build the timeline into your move-in date.
Flood history and renters insurance
With the Everglades conservation areas along the western edge and a high water table, ask whether a unit has ever taken on water. Flood damage is generally excluded from standard policies, so confirm what your renters coverage includes.
Older buildings
Much of the housing stock is 30 to 55 years old, so original garage doors, openers and community gates may be due for replacement. Photograph their condition at move-in and ask who handles repairs.
Security deposit rules
Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83, Part II) governs how deposits are held and the written notice a landlord must follow to claim against one. Florida has no statewide deposit cap, so read the deposit terms in the lease closely.
Hurricane-season responsibilities
Leases should spell out who prepares the property for a storm and who handles gate, door and garage hardware afterward. Humid, rust-prone conditions in Sunrise make this worth settling in writing.
Seasonal demand
Seasonal and annual-lease demand follow different calendars in Florida. Starting early gives you more room to compare options and complete any association process.
How we help
- Targeted rental searchWe search by move-in date, budget, bedrooms and commute, so you see rentals that fit your plan in and around Sunrise.
- Showings in person or by videoYou can tour a home, villa, townhome or condo in person or by video. We help you ask about flood history, roof and storm-related features, and gate or garage hardware.
- Applications and landlord screeningWe help you prepare the rental application and screening authorization so your paperwork is ready. Approval is up to the landlord or association.
- Condo and HOA tenant approvalWe help you understand each association's application steps and any lease-term rules, so you can plan around them.
- Lease review and move-in documentationWe walk through lease terms, deposit provisions and hurricane-season responsibilities with you. We also help you document the unit's condition at move-in.
Florida rules and paperwork in Sunrise
Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83, Part II) governs most residential tenancies, including how security deposits are held and how a landlord must give notice to claim against one. A typical rental involves a written lease, an application and screening authorization, and a federal lead-based paint disclosure for housing built before 1978. Since Sunrise homes date mostly from the late 1960s through the 1990s, that disclosure may apply. Condominium and HOA communities may require tenant approval, an application and a fee. Where a condo building is three stories or taller, Florida requires a milestone structural inspection once it reaches 30 years (s. 553.899, F.S.) and a structural integrity reserve study (s. 718.112(2)(g), F.S.), so it is reasonable to ask the association about those reports. Homestead exemption applies to an owner's primary residence through the county property appraiser, not to a tenant. Closing taxes such as documentary stamps, which are 70 cents per 100 dollars of the price on a deed, apply to purchases rather than leases. If you are weighing buying instead, use the free Florida Doc Stamp & Closing Tax Calculator at /tools/florida-closing-costs. Who pays each item is set by the contract and is negotiable. Short-term rentals may involve additional taxes and licensing, so verify with the Florida DBPR, the Florida Department of Revenue, your local government and a Florida attorney. Anyone who finds or negotiates rentals for compensation generally must be licensed, which you can verify with DBPR.
Premier Real Estate Group Inc is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage (broker license BK3314523). Verify at Florida DBPR.
Timing and next steps
In Florida, annual-lease demand generally peaks in late spring and summer. Seasonal rental demand peaks from about October through April, with inquiries starting in late summer and fall. Sunrise also sees extra activity around hurricane season and a second bump in the dry winter months when seasonal residents return. If a condo or HOA approval is involved, starting early gives you more flexibility. Call (888) 440-3766 or send a request with the form on this page for a free consultation, and a licensed professional will contact you by phone or email.
We can search in Sunrise Golf Village, Welleby, Springtree, Sunrise Lakes, the Sawgrass Mills area, New River Estates and along the Flamingo Road, Nob Hill Road and Sunset Strip corridors, as well as nearby Plantation, Weston, Davie, Tamarac, Lauderhill, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines.
Find a Rental in Sunrise: common questions
- Do Sunrise condos and HOAs require approval for tenants?
- Many do. Condominium and HOA communities commonly require an application, screening and a fee, and some set minimum lease terms or leasing caps. Check each association's rules early, since approval is never guaranteed.
- Do I need flood insurance as a renter in Sunrise?
- Florida law does not require it, but standard renters policies generally do not cover flood damage. Sunrise has a high water table and heavy summer rain, so ask the landlord about flood history and ask your insurance agent about separate coverage.
- How do security deposits work in Florida?
- The Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83, Part II) governs how deposits must be held and the written notice a landlord must follow to claim against one. Florida has no statewide deposit cap, so read the lease carefully and verify details with a Florida attorney.
- Why does the age of Sunrise homes matter when I rent?
- Census data puts the median year built at 1982, so many rentals have original garage doors, openers or community gates. Ask who maintains them and document their condition when you move in.
- Who is responsible for hurricane preparation in a rental?
- That depends on the lease and, in communities, the association rules. Sunrise is exposed to hurricanes and tropical storms from June through November, so settle who handles shutters, gates and storm prep before you sign.
Tell us what you need to rent — Sunrise
Move-in date, budget, bedrooms and area. A licensed real-estate professional will contact you.
Licensed brokerage
Premier Real Estate Group Inc
Broker of record Maxim Bohadana, Florida broker license BK3314523
(888) 440-3766