Investing & rentals
Davie Student-Area Rentals: Planning Lease Turnovers
Quick answer
Turnovers go smoother when lease end dates line up with when tenants actually look for housing. Check the NSU academic calendar, set lease ends a few weeks before term starts, schedule the move-out inspection and make-ready work in advance, and follow Florida's security deposit notice rules.
Build the turnover schedule around the lease and deposit duties
§83.49(3) generally requires return within 15 days after termination if no claim is imposed, or claim notice within 30 days after termination, subject to statutory conditions and authorized delivery methods. Have counsel calculate the deadline and notice method for the tenancy.
Broward Human Rights identifies federal and county housing-discrimination protections. Use university calendars as logistical context only; advertise and screen without unlawfully preferring students or excluding other eligible households.
Turnover calendar
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Ask about renewal | Well before lease end (match your lease's notice clause) |
| List the unit | Once renewal is declined |
| Move-out inspection | Day of move-out, with photos |
| Deposit notice | Within the deadline in Florida Statutes Ch. 83 |
| Make-ready | Booked ahead: cleaning, paint, repairs |
Reducing wear between tenants
- Move-in photos signed by the tenant
- Durable flooring and paint you can match
- Clear rules on furniture and roommates in the lease
- Filter and AC service at each turnover
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Sources
- §83.49(3) — Generally requires return within 15 days after termination if no claim is imposed, or claim notice within 30 days after termination, subject to statutory conditions and authorized delivery methods
- Broward Human Rights — Identifies federal and county housing-discrimination protections