496 Encarnacion St, Punta Gorda, FL 33983

3 BR , Den and 2 Bath house with a 3 car garage in the Deep Creek Community. Conveniently situated near Charlotte Harbour, nearby shopping and dining. While enjoying the comfort of a residential neighborhood. This house features bright open features with tile throughout. Available for a 12 month or 6 month rental lease. Rent price includes monthly grass cutting fee. Dogs and Cats are allowed with a $150 non-refundable fee. Additional features include 3 car attached garage, washer/dryer, central heating and air conditioning, generous closet space and enclosed lanai with private back yard that backs up to a preservation. PROPERTY The Landlord agrees to rent to the Tenant the residential property located at: Address: 496 Encarnacion Street Punta Gorda, FL 33983 TERMS OF LEASE The lease shall begin on ___________________,2026, and shall terminate on ______________________, 2027 at 11:59 PM. No sub leasing property or parts of the property thereof or any bedrooms or added tenants without prior approval from the landlords. Tenants must abide by and follow all HOA/POA guidelines/laws. Any fines incurred by the tenants from not following HOA/POA guidelines/laws will be deducted from the security deposit. RENT PAYMENTS Monthly Rent: $_______ due on the 1st day of each calendar month. No later than the 5th of each month. Any rent that is paid after the 10th of each month is subject to a $150 late fee. Payment Method: Rent shall be paid via Zillow website portal. Please DO NOT mail checks. Landlords cannot guarantee secure delivery. Prorated Rent: Rent will be prorated according to the move in date. Example: $2400 divided by 30 days(average days in a month) = $80/day. If the move-in date is the 15th of the month. Tenants will be responsible for 15 days ($1200) plus security deposit to move in. UTILITIES & MAINTENANCE Utilities: Tenants agree to put all utilities in their name (electric, water, internet) and services except: lawn care. Tenants will be responsible for paying all their own utility bills incurred while renting the property. Maintenance: Tenants shall maintain the premises in a clean, sanitary, and good condition. Tenants must immediately notify the landlord of any defects or required repairs. SECURITY DEPOSIT Amount: The tenant shall deposit the sum of one month $________ with the Landlord as a Security Deposit. Purpose: This deposit is held to secure the performance of Tenant's obligations under this Agreement. It covers property damage exceeding normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, or cleaning costs upon move-out. If a tenant causes damage greater than the security deposit, they will be held financially responsible to reimburse the landlord(s) of all monies. Security deposit will be held in accordance with Florida Statutes 83.49 in a non-interest account. Return Policy: The Security Deposit will be returned to the Tenant within 15 days after the Tenant vacates the property, minus any lawful deductions itemized in writing. The Security Deposit cannot be used by the tenant to pay the final month's rent. PET POLICY All cats and dogs will require a non-refundable pet fee of $150 for each pet. Violation: If an unauthorized pet is found on the premises, it constitutes a material violation of this lease and you will forfeit your security deposit in full. The Landlord reserves the right to issue a notice to cure, initiate eviction proceedings, and charge the Tenant for any necessary deep-cleaning, flea delousing, or repair costs resulting from the animal. Legal Exception: In accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act, qualified assistance animals (Service Animals) are not legally classified as pets and are exempt from upfront pet fees or pet deposits. However, the tenant remains financially liable for any physical damage caused to the property by the assistance animal. NOTICE OF ENTRY Notice of Entry: Landlords will provide at least 24 hours' notice before entering a unit and can only enter between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for repairs or inspections (except in emergencies). TENANT DWELLING INFRASTRUCTURE RESTRICTIONS Tenants are not allowed to paint walls of different colors. Tenants may not cause any holes in the wall bigger than a #2 pencil. Tenants must patch all holes with drywall compound before vacating premises. Tenants may not alter or renovate the house or property to their preferences or liking.