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LaVida Apartments Frequently Asked Questions

Pets

LaVida Apartments is pet friendly. We welcome cats and dogs with a limit of two pets allowed per apartment home. We do not allow Pit Bulls or any mix combination of this breed. Based on our community’s location, there may be other breed restrictions that we follow in accordance with laws and local ordinances.

  • Pet Rent is $25 per pet, per month.
  • One-time pet fee is $500 for 1 pet and $750 for 2 pets.
  • There is a $50 DNA Test required per pet.

Lease Terms

We offer 7-15 month lease terms. Lease terms vary based on floor plan and availability.
 

Parking Policy

One complimentary parking space is provided per apartment as part of the lease agreement, additional parking options are listed below. There is a one-time fee for car decals of $50/vehicle.

*Restrictions apply.

Parking Type Cost
Parking Deck - Open $80 / month
Parking Deck - Reserved $150 / month

Income Verification

Verification of income will be required for applicants. RentGrow, our third-party screening system will automatically search The Work Number (“TWN”) to verify your income. If your employer does not participate in TWN, you will have the following options for income verification:

  • Connecting your bank account which will be scanned for consistent deposits for verification, or
  • Connecting your payroll provider for payroll verification, or
  • Uploading recent paystubs for verification.
Manual validation may be required.  Examples of documentation you may provide for manual verification include but are not limited to:
  • Housing allowance documentation
  • 2 recent bank account statements
  • Offer letters
  • Written verification or documents showing alimony, child support, commissions, or tips
  • Tax forms
  • Proof of assets
 All income documents must be verified through Snappt.

Mandatory Fees and Deposits

Our fees and deposits are listed in the below chart.

Fee or Deposit Cost
Application Fee $125 / applicant
Security Deposit $1,500 or Two Month's Rent
Admin Fee $250 / apartment
Trash Removal $30 / month
Fob Deposit $25
Preventative Pest Control $10 / month
Package Delivery $15 / month

Resident Perks

Discover the exclusive perks of living with LaVida! From flexible rent payments to convenient package delivery and more, explore all the benefits that make your experience even better on our Resident Perks page. 

Schools

LaVida Apartments is zoned to the Miami-Dade School District which includes the schools listed below.

School Grade Level
Fairlawn Elementary School Elementary School
West Miami Middle School Middle School
South Miami Senior High School High School

Income

We accept a variety of sources of income.
 

Community Relations

Conducting any form of private business is strictly prohibited, including but not limited to short-term subletting and medical rehabilitation.
 

Electric Vehicle Charging

LaVida Apartments has electric vehicle charging stations located in the parking garage for resident use. Residents can access both types of chargers through the Tesla mobile app.

Charger Type # of Chargers Cost
Universal 9 $0.30/kWh
Tesla   9 $0.30/kWh

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