[eeroger]

Where is your villa? We have friends who are looking for a rental w/golf cart north of 466a & south of Savannah center.

[Ginmato]

Originally Posted by Mlogan22@tampabay.rr.com

I am looking to rent my courtyard villa for the first time. I am also including my golf cart in the rental. What do you do to protect yourself and the golf cart before having renter sign a lease? Do you add a special addendum to the contract? I will have insurance on the golf cart. I am more concerned about the liability than the cart. Thank you for any advice.

I am looking to rent in the Villages with a golf cart. I’m seriously interested!

[larcha]

Originally Posted by GatorFan

Foremost will write a rental golf cart policy. Clifford Insurance Agency represents Foremost and will explain requirements. I would also strongly suggest you purchase an umbrella (Excess Liability) to protect your assets. 352-245-5455. Ask for Alicia Clifford

Absolutely the correct answer; 1) get golf cart insurance that will cover renters and 2) get an umbrella policy equal to or greater than your net worth.

[Petersweeney]

Geez just rent the dam thing with the golf cart, gas grill included. Pretty soon people will be asking if the butter knives should be included.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by Mlogan22@tampabay.rr.com

I am looking to rent my courtyard villa for the first time. I am also including my golf cart in the rental. What do you do to protect yourself and the golf cart before having renter sign a lease? Do you add a special addendum to the contract? I will have insurance on the golf cart. I am more concerned about the liability than the cart. Thank you for any advice.

Better check with insurance companies, both home owners and golf cart. I don't think your golf cart ins will cover a rental driver. Better get a big umbrella policy.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

You can do whatever you want but I have rented my homes not only here but other places in fl most winters . I don’t have a golf cart but I would never ever rent a cart out ,over the years in fl I’ve seen smart lawyers get big settlements on cart crashes I know you’ll get some tips and they most likely work for you but the money you get for it isn’t even worth the wear and tear on it, I have gotten top dollar for winter rental without it good luck

Like the above poster, I too had rentals for many years. The three things you NEVER include with a property: golf cars (or similar), bicycles and BBQ grills. Want a renter to own your Villa? Supply those items. Check with any short-term Mgmt company and they’ll tell you the same. Rent for more than 6 months and 1day? EOH laws kick in. Fun…

[RICH1]

Renting is complicated! Your question should be answered by your Insurance company !

[TeresaE]

Originally Posted by Mlogan22@tampabay.rr.com

I am looking to rent my courtyard villa for the first time. I am also including my golf cart in the rental. What do you do to protect yourself and the golf cart before having renter sign a lease? Do you add a special addendum to the contract? I will have insurance on the golf cart. I am more concerned about the liability than the cart. Thank you for any advice.

Do not include the golf cart. Nor a grill or fire pit. Provide info on how to rent one. That’s the only way to reduce your liability.

[lpkruege1]

Originally Posted by Mlogan22@tampabay.rr.com

I am looking to rent my courtyard villa for the first time. I am also including my golf cart in the rental. What do you do to protect yourself and the golf cart before having renter sign a lease? Do you add a special addendum to the contract? I will have insurance on the golf cart. I am more concerned about the liability than the cart. Thank you for any advice.

The Villages found me a golf cart policy that covered renters. Formost was the company. Also, there are forms online that they use the cart at their own risk and they are responsible for all damages and any injuries.

[Daddymac]

If something like this is a Question, Renting your property and not be a good idea ! JMHO

[Daddymac]

** Also Remember, unless you have long-term lease, you must pay the Florida’s “HOTEL TAXES” on your rental.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by lpkruege1

The Villages found me a golf cart policy that covered renters. Formost was the company. Also, there are forms online that they use the cart at their own risk and they are responsible for all damages and any injuries.

Please clarify. I'm not sure what you mean by "covers renters"? The golf cart owner needs a policy that covers the owner for liability if they get sued by an injured third party. I would be concerned that the renter could cause a serious accident and the injured person or persons could sue me as the golf cart owner, as well as the renter. I have a very high liability limit on my homeowner's policy, but it doesn't cover any liability if I rent out a golf cart to someone who rents my house and cart and injures another person with the cart.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Petersweeney

Geez just rent the dam thing with the golf cart, gas grill included. Pretty soon people will be asking if the butter knives should be included.

So which of your houses are you renting out?

[Pgcacace]

Originally Posted by Mlogan22@tampabay.rr.com

I am looking to rent my courtyard villa for the first time. I am also including my golf cart in the rental. What do you do to protect yourself and the golf cart before having renter sign a lease? Do you add a special addendum to the contract? I will have insurance on the golf cart. I am more concerned about the liability than the cart. Thank you for any advice.

Join the Landlord FB page. They can help out. Speak w your Ins agent. Might want to get an umbrella policy.

[GatorFan]

Originally Posted by lpkruege1

The Villages found me a golf cart policy that covered renters. Formost was the company. Also, there are forms online that they use the cart at their own risk and they are responsible for all damages and any injuries.

If you give someone permission to use your cart, you are liable. If you include the golf cart in the rental agreement, permissive use will not apply because it is part of rental.

Even getting the Foremost rental golf cart policy, you are still liable. This is why you need sufficient liability limits plus umbrella to protect your assets.