Private Dock Owner's Rights Vs. Renter's Rights in Florida
Discover a small piece of Florida real estate to call your own by purchasing a boat slip at a private boat dock. If the burden of ownership isn't appealing, rent a space at a boat dock to store your waterway vessel.
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Boat Slips
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Boat slips at private boat docks are sold or leased on an individual basis. Rights, amenities and fees vary by dock or marina policies. Typically, boaters needing access to utilities such as electricity, Internet, telephone and satellite television must pay an additional fee for the services.
Access to Amenities
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Amenities offered to owners and leaseholders vary by location. Slip owners and renters routinely have access to common areas at the marina. Complementary amenities typically include access to a clubhouse, parking, marina store, fuel dock, snack bar or restaurant and outdoor swimming pool. Depending upon facility policy, a surcharge to use specific amenities may apply to individuals renting dock space.
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Taxes and Rental Agreements
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Rental agreements for boat dock slips are commonly offered in monthly, seasonal or an annual basis. Boat slips are considered real estate and carry a deed and property taxes, the same as a traditional real property purchase. Lenders routinely offers 10-year mortgages for the purpose of purchasing a slip.
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References
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