Frequently Asked Questions

"Yes, but residents are responsible for painting the walls back to the original color at move out. "

No, we do not allow satellites at Dunedin Commons.

Our touring hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Our apartments include a cable and internet package through Spectrum. This bundle is included in your rent.

We have a Valet Trash service that does doorstep collection Sunday through Thursday starting at 8:00 p.m.

Yes, we offer an on-call courtesy officer for after-hours noise complaints. To request assistance, call the office number and follow the prompts to leave a voicemail with your complaint details, apartment number, and phone number. The courtesy officer will receive your message and respond as soon as possible.

At Dunedin Commons, we have you covered with rentable storage units and garages! Please contact us for availability and pricing.

Yes, our residents enjoy access to the fitness center, which includes free weights, a yoga area, and a variety of strength training and cardio machines.

At Dunedin Commons, our apartments are designed for modern comfort, featuring 9' ceilings, stylish kitchen islands, granite countertops, and energy-efficient appliances and HVAC systems. Enjoy the convenience of in-home washers and dryers, elevator access, and screened lanais for a relaxing outdoor space. Select homes also offer walk-in showers for added luxury.

Yes, Dunedin Commons offers convenient package receiving with Parcel Pending Lockers! You can pick up your packages 24/7, and we'll let you know they've arrived via email, text, or our app.

Yes, Dunedin Commons is home to a luxurious, resort-style pool, complete with open air cabanas.

To tour an apartment home we require any prospects over the age of 18 to provide a valid government-issued photo ID.

Your total gross income must not fall below three (3) times the amount of rent you will be required to pay, considering any state, federal or local assistance, benefits, or subsidies you receive. The income requirement may be modified if required by federal, state, or local government subsidy or financing programs. A guarantor or additional deposit may be required if the income requirements are not met. All applicants are subject to approval through ScreeningWorks, the community’s third party applicant screening agency. Screening criteria will be applied uniformly and in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, including state and federal housing laws, federal fair credit reporting laws, program guidelines and administrative rules. Approval of all applicants are based on an empirical system that incorporates multiple credit factors along with other non-statistical factors to determine overall applicant worthiness.

Applicants are required to verify income by completing an income verification step provided in the applicant portal after the application is submitted. Applicants can connect a bank account or connect directly to a payroll provider. In some cases, your employer may automatically provide salary information through The Work Number. Self employed applicants must either connect a bank account, provide a financial statement prepared by a CPA, or provide the previous year’s W9. Newly employed applicants must provide an official offer letter including salary and start date from the employer.

A valid government-issued photo identification is required as part of the application process. The following are acceptable forms of identification:

Group A Primary Acceptable ID

• Valid driver's license from a U.S. state
• Federal or state ID card
• Military ID card
• U.S. passport or card
• Permanent Resident Card

• Foreign Passport with one of the following:
  • Valid copies of Temporary I-551 Employment Authorization
  • Form I-20
  • Form I-94
  • Form I-485

Yes, you can have a guarantor. The guarantor must meet the qualifying criteria and have a gross income that is 5x the rent amount. Guarantors are for people who do not qualify for income only.

You MUST include everyone who will be living in the apartment, including those under the age of 18 and guarantors (if applicable). Everyone 18 and older will be listed as a leaseholder for your apartment. If you are the first person filling out the application, you will be prompted to invite, via email, all persons 18 and older to complete an individual application. For anyone under 18 years of age, only name and date of birth need to be entered.

If your application has not yet been approved by the leasing office, simply log in to your application, and invite them to complete an individual application. Be sure to contact us to let us know you added someone so we can ensure they are included in the approval process. Note: If your application has already been approved, contact us and we can help.

All roommates must qualify to be approved, but applicants can apply to qualify on their own. All applicants over the age of 18 must be leaseholders.

All move-in funds must be paid by cashier’s check or money order. Please contact the leasing office for more information.

We will contact you as quickly as possible! We know that you’ll be waiting to hear from us and our goal is to make this a fast and easy process for you.

Dunedin Commons is within 4 miles of major grocery stores including Whole Foods Market, Walmart Neighborhood Market, and Publix, giving you a variety of options!

Dunedin Commons is within 4 miles of popular dog parks, including Achieva Paw Park and Enterprise Dog Park.

Dunedin Commons is in the zone for Dunedin Elementary School, Dunedin Highlands Middle School, and Dunedin High School.

We have Level-2 EV charging stations available onsite. You can also use the following website from the Department of Energy to locate nearby charging stations: https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity-locations

Residents of Dunedin Commons enjoy easy access to many nearby shopping centers, including Dunedin Plaza, Independence Square, and Coastal Plaza, which are all within 3 miles.

Mease Dunedin Hospital is under 2 miles from Dunedin Commons.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is about 11 miles from Dunedin Commons.

We have electronic lease signing which is super easy and convenient!

After your application is approved, each leaseholder will receive an email with instructions to review and electronically sign the lease.

Yes, with applicable fees and a month-to-month rent increase.

Yes, with applicable early termination fees listed in your lease agreement.

Anyone not listed on the lease is permitted to visit no more than 14 days consecutively.

Yes, any occupant staying in the apartment home more than 14 days a month must be added to the lease.

Yes. Residents must obtain and maintain renter’s insurance with a minimum of $100,000 personal liability coverage during the term of their lease. If the resident does not have renter’s insurance, they may contact ResidentShield, a leading insurance company that offers high quality, low cost insurance protection to residents of our community. More detailed information about ResidentShield can be found at www.residentshield.com or by calling a licensed agent at (800) 566-1186.

Residents also have the option to get coverage through a different third party provider. If a resident elects to obtain coverage from another insurance carrier, they will be required to provide the declarations page for their policy, including the name of their insurance company, the policy number, the effective and expiration dates of the policy and ensure that our property and information below is listed as an Additional Interested Party on the policy:

If we do not receive an updated Renter's Insurance Policy, the resident will be enrolled in our Master Insurance Policy and will have a recurring monthly lease charge to cover the home only. This policy does not insure your personal property within the home.

Once your application has been approved, we will contact you by phone and send you a “welcome letter” via email, which will include the amount of your first payment and other important information about your move.

The remaining balance from your security deposit, if applicable, will be refunded once final utility fees and cleaning and/or damage fees are charged.

Rent is due by the 1st of each month.

Yes! You can access the portal using the Westdale Living Mobile App, available on Google Play and The App Store.

Through the app, you can make payments, create maintenance requests, and get notified of announcements and calendar events when you turn on push notifications.

As a resident, you will have access to a portal where information on your account, your lease, your utilities, community events and general information and updates will be accessible. We encourage residents to check the portal at least weekly and allow push notifications for community updates.

Residents can access the portal online at www.westdaleresidents.com or through the Westdale Living Mobile App, available on Google Play and The App Store.

Yes, we have breed restrictions in place. Aggressive breeds, including but not limited to Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and Cane Corsos, are not permitted. Please contact us for more details.

No, we do not permit exotic pets in our community.

Residents are permitted a maximum of 2 pets per apartment home at Dunedin Commons.

Yes, Dunedin Commons is pet-friendly! Please reference our Pet Policy on our Amenities page or contact us for more information.

Please let us know in the office, so we can prepare the necessary paperwork for the new animal.

We have an onsite pet wash station and pet waste stations throughout the community.

Parking at Dunedin Commons is complimentary and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You’re welcome to park in any available space that is uncovered!

At Dunedin Commons, we offer detached garages for rent to provide additional storage and parking convenience. Please contact our leasing office for availability and pricing.

1 vehicle per licensed resident is permitted.

Yes. If you purchase a new vehicle while living at Dunedin Commons, please contact the office to update your vehicle information

No, we do not require visitors to register their vehicles.

Dunedin Commons offers open parking, so visitors are welcome to park on any available parking space.