41 E Sloss Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

Discover the perfect combination of modern comfort and historic downtown convenience! Located just around the corner from Lake DeFuniak and the historic district! This beautifully updated home sits on a spacious, nearly quarter-acre lot and has just undergone a complete inside transformation. **Please do not go to the property without an appointment. There is a non negotiable requirement of a credit score of 700 or above for all potential tenants. It offers the peace of mind that comes with a "like-new" interior and an unbeatable location. Unbeatable Location & Lifestyle Enjoy the best of DeFuniak Springs right outside your door, with easy access to regional destinations: Downtown Convenience: Less than a minute's drive to Cafe Nola, the Courthouse, shopping, and all that the downtown area has to offer. Active Living: Ideally situated to ride your bike to the lake or the local gym. Updates Include: de This home has undergone a total renovation from top to bottom. You will be the first to enjoy Modern Aesthetics: fresh paint in every room, a stylish new kitchen backsplash, and so much more. Comfort: New Window A/C units were professionally installed throughout the home. Premium Flooring: Brand new, premium Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring installed throughout for durability and easy cleaning. Major Systems Updated: A total electrical rewire offers safety and efficiency. Structural Updates: New drywall installed in the Living Room, Kitchen, and Utility Room. Property Features: 3 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom. Expansive Laundry: Enjoy the convenience of a large, dedicated laundry room/utility room. Outdoor Living: The property sits on a generous lot (approx. 0.25 acres) with ample yard space in both the front and back, perfect for gardening or relaxing in the fresh air. Parking: Ample parking space is available up to upto 5 vehicles. Don't miss out on this "like-new" rental opportunity in the heart of DeFuniak Springs! Interested in viewing this property? Contact us today to schedule a tour. **The yard is not completely fenced in. There is an area in the back where a section of the fence is missing.** Tenant to verify distances, measurements, and all information deemed important to Tenant. EACH ADULT TENANT SIGNING THE LEASE IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR RENT PAYMENTS THE STORAGE SHED BELONGS TO THE LANDLORD. THE TENANT MAY USE THE SHED ON SITE TO STORE THEIR PERSONAL LAWNMOWER ONLY, AT THE TENANT'S OWN RISK. LANDLORD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR THEFT OF THE TENANT'S ITEMS STORED IN THE SHED. THE SHED IS AS IS - THE LANDLORD WILL NOT MAINTAIN THE SHED. THE TENANTS WILL BE GIVEN A KEY TO THE SHED'S LOCK. NOTHING BELONGING TO THE LANDLORD MAY BE REMOVED. CHILDREN MUST BE KEPT AWAY FROM THE SHED AS THERE ARE DANGEROUS TOOLS INSIDE. FLOWER BUSHES IN THE FRONT YARD MUST BE TRIMMED BACK BI-MONTHLY TO PREVENT OVERGROWTH TENANT SHALL NOT USE ROUND-UP OR WEED KILLER, AS THE WATER SYSTEM RUNS ON THAT SIDE OF THE HOUSE. TENANTS MUST EMPTY WATER COLLECTION IN PORTABLE AC UNITS BI-WEEKLY, AS NEEDED, SO THAT THE WATER DOES NOT OVERFLOW AND DAMAGE THE FLOOR. TENANT(S) ARE NOT TO PARK ANY VEHICLES OR TRAILERS REGARDLESS OF SIZE IN THE REAR BACK YARD (PAST THE SECOND DOUBLE GATE/ FENCE). SHALLOW PIPES AND WIRES ARE RUN IN THE FAR BACK YARD. ANY DAMAGE TO THE WIRING AND PLUMBING DURING THE LEASE TERM WILL BE THE TENANT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR. TENANT(S) MUST USE A LEAF BLOWER ON THE ROOF AS LEAVES COLLECT ON THE WEST PART OF THE ROOF, USUALLY QUARTERLY. IT CAN CAUSE A LEAK IF THE LEAVES SIT. FRONT EAST SIDE YARD PARKING: TENANT IS PERMITTED TO UTILIZE THE EAST SIDE YARD FOR THE PARKING OF A PASSENGER VEHICLE, LIGHT-WEIGHT UTILITY TRAILER, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV), OR CAMPER. PROHIBITED OCCUPANCY: AT NO TIME SHALL THE RV OR CAMPER BE OCCUPIED, INHABITED, OR USED AS LIVING QUARTERS WHILE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES. THIS RESTRICTION IS STRICTLY ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES AND LANDLORD POLICY. TEMPORARY UTILITY CONNECTIONS: AN RV OR CAMPER MAY BE TEMPORARILY CONNECTED TO WATER AND/OR SEWER LINES FOR A MAXIMUM DURATION OF FIVE (5) HOURS SPECIFICALLY FOR CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES. UTILITIES MUST BE FULLY DISCONNECTED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS MAINTENANCE PERIOD; PERMANENT OR OVERNIGHT CONNECTION IS PROHIBITED. TENANT (S) MAY HAVE A WASHER AND DRYER INSTALLED IN THE UTILITY ROOM. THE WASHER MUST BE FREE OF LEAKS AND NOT CAUSE WATER DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY. ANY DAMAGE WILL BE THE TENANT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR. TENANT(S) AGREE TO ACCEPT THE PROPERTY IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION AND RETURN IT IN THE SAME CONDITION. AT THE TIME OF MOVE-IN, THE HOME HAS BEEN DEEP CLEANED. TENANTS AGREE TO HAVE THE HOME PROFESSIONALLY DEEP CLEANED AND TO PROVIDE RECEIPTS PRIOR TO MOVE-OUT INSPECTIONS. THERE WILL BE A $350 CLEANING FEE DEDUCTED FROM THE SECURITY DEPOSIT SHOULD THIS REQUIREMENT NOT BE MET. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE SET UP ON AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS VIA THE TURBO TENANT PORTAL. A $50 INSUFFICIENT FUNDS FEE WILL BE APPLIED TO ANY RETURNED PAYMENTS. A $50 LATE FEE WILL BE APPLIED FOR ANY RENT PAYMENTS NOT MADE BY THE 5TH; A $25 DAILY LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED UNTIL THE RENT PAYMENT IS MADE IN FULL. IF THE FULL MONTH'S RENT IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE 10TH, TENANTS WILL BE GIVEN 2 WEEKS' NOTICE TO VACATE THE PROPERTY. TENANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE RENTERS' INSURANCE. THE LANDLORD WILL CHECK MONTHLY FOR PROOF OF RENTER'S INSURANCE. THE LANDLORD/LEASING AGENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS THROUGHOUT THE LEASE PERIOD. TENANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LAWN CARE. THE LAWN IS TO BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE LEASE PERIOD, AND ANY DAMAGE TO THE YARD WILL BE THE TENANTS' RESPONSIBILITY: ANY REPAIRS LEFT UNMADE ARE SUBJECT TO BE DEDUCTED FROM THE SECURITY DEPOSIT. TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MAINTENANCE: TENANT(S) AGREES TO PERFORM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIRS, INCLUDING CHANGING LIGHT BULBS, EMPTYING WATER COLLECTION TANK ON PORTABLE AC UNIT(S) (WEEKLY), CLEANING AC AIR FILTERS BI-WEEKLY, AND KEEPING THE PREMISES IN CLEAN, ORDERLY, AND SANITARY CONDITION. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS: TENANT(S) SHALL NOT MAKE ANY ALTERATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE PREMISES WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE LANDLORD. RIGHT OF ENTRY: LANDLORD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ENTER THE PREMISES FOR INSPECTIONS, REPAIRS, OR EMERGENCIES, WITH AT LEAST 24 HOURS' NOTICE TO TENANT(S) EXCEPT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. SUBLEASING RESTRICTIONS: TENANT(S) SHALL NOT SUBLEASE OR ASSIGN THE LEASE, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE LANDLORD, WHICH MAY BE WITHHELD AT THE LANDLORD'S DISCRETION. UTILITIES RESPONSIBILITY: TENANT(S) SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF ALL UTILITIES, INCLUDING WATER, CABLE / INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, AND TRASH COLLECTION, UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING. PET POLICY: ABSOLUTELY NO PETS ALLOWED! THE LANDLORD MUST MEET AND APPROVE ANY AND ALL PETS. IF APPROVED, TENANT(S) SHALL PAY A NON-REFUNDABLE PET DEPOSIT OF $300.00 PER PET AND $20 A MONTH PET RENT PER PET. TENANT MUST ADHERE TO ANY ADDITIONAL PET POLICIES OUTLINED BY THE LANDLORD. ABANDONMENT CLAUSE: IF TENANT(S) VACATES THE PREMISES FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN (14) CONSECUTIVE DAYS WITHOUT NOTIFYING THE LANDLORD, THE PREMISES SHALL BE DEEMED ABANDONED, AND THE LANDLORD MAY TERMINATE THIS LEASE. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS: ANY DISPUTES ARISING UNDER THIS LEASE SHALL FIRST BE SUBJECT TO MEDIATION. IF MEDIATION IS UNSUCCESSFUL, THE PARTIES AGREE TO SUBMIT THE DISPUTE TO BINDING ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA LAW. TENANT(S) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING RUNNING WATER, TRASH COLLECTION SERVICES, AND ELECTRICITY TO THE PROPERTY DURING THE LEASE TERM. TENANT(S) AGREES TO WINTERPROOF EXTERIOR SPIGOT IN THE FALL/WINTER WHEN TEMPERATURES FALL BELOW 33 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (WRAP ENTIRE PIPE WITH FOAM, TOWELS, OR BLANKETS). TENANT(S) IS NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER AND NOT PERMITTED TO USE THE ATTIC FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE LANDLORD. THE ATTIC IS NOT TO BE USED FOR STORAGE. TENANT(S) SHALL NOT USE CANDLES OR INCENSE IN THE PREMISES AT ANY TIME. TENANT(S) AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE LANDLORD FROM ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, OR LIABILITIES ARISING FROM TENANT'S USE OF THE PREMISES, INCLUDING INJURIES OR DAMAGES TO ANY PERSON OR PROPERTY. - among other terms.