Avoid. I recently rented a property from here. This realty group, the landlord violated Florida statute 83.51. the realtor claimed that the owner cleaned the place before we moved in, hence it was dirty. They also hired a cleaner. It looks like the cleaner only cleaned the outside patio as requested. It looks like no one had been inside the place for months. It literally looked like a door had been left open for a month during thunderstorms to give you a visual idea. It is completely inhabitable. Yes, a pre-inspection was done.
Here is how 83.51 had been violated:
As soon as I walked into the place, I could immediately smell a damp moldy environment. The windows appear mildewy. Green/white. Hole in the ceiling with protrusion which indicates a ceiling leak. These indicators violate health code and is considered inhabitable. Also, The floor was covered with dead bugs, leaves, dirt, bathroom completely disgusting. That, I had no choice but to clean myself. The homes condition described violate the landlord's basic obligations under Florida Statute, regardless of the lease's "as-is" or "pre-inspection" clauses.
The realtor did offer a full refund for us to move, but this isn't reasonable since we spent a considerable amount to move our things here + physical exertion. I'm a disabled veteran and my co-tenant also has disabilities. I also have a puppy who has to sleep in this environment.
It's almost as if the realtor/landlord were hoping to find a tenant who they could swindle who would rent the place and clean it up themselves, so the realtor/landlord could turn a profit. It isn't the tenants responsibility to cure inhabitable conditions prior to move in. I don't mind some damages as long as the place were habitable in compliance with 83.51.
If you would like to see pictures, or if you have experienced similar treatment from this realty group, feel free to contact me @ michaelMJS3265@gmail.com. I'd be glad to help and provide resources! I'm college educated if that provides any credibility to this post.
If this situation isn't remedied in a timely manner, I will be reporting TBS to the better business bureau; as well as any realtors / owner who is responsible for this violation to DBPR/FREC to be investigated. TBS Realty has not yet responded to my email. The incompetency is wild. It would have been a sweet place if they had some integrity; and didn't follow the ethics of a used car salesmen. The requirements to obtain a realtor license do seem very low. I surely hope no other renters get bamboozled.
That is my analysis.
Thanks for reading!
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