Prospective Tenant Q & A
Q. How much does it cost to move into a rental home?
A: Typically the tenant needs to have the first month’s rent and a deposit that is equal to one full month’s rent.
Q. How much is the application fee and how long does it take to process?
A: The application fee is $30 and the application can be found on our website.
Q. Are there any tenant administrative fees?
A: Yes, but unlike apartment communities that have $300 administrative fees we have reduced fees that are much easier to pay. For example, the tenant is responsible for a $125 administrative fee upon move-in, which is non-refundable.
Q. Do you allow pets?
A: Yes. We do allow pets at the owner’s discretion.
Q. What are the important criteria used to qualify for renting a home?
A: Since we manage homes for different owners, each owner may have a somewhat different standard for tenant selection. Generally, Owners consider the following factors:
- Satisfactory Credit history
- Monthly income about three times the monthly rental amount
- No outstanding landlord collections
- No past rental evictions
- Established history of credit since a past bankruptcy
- Employment verification
- Criminal record check
- Present and former landlord references
Q. The home is available for rent now but we will not be able to rent for three months. Will the owner hold the home until we need it if we pay a deposit?
A: No, not with just a deposit. Owners may be willing to hold a home for 7 to 10 days after the posted availability date, and then they will require that rent payments begin.
Q. We will not be moving for a few months, so how can I learn what homes will be available in the future?
A: Tenants are required to give a 30-day notice of their intentions to move, so we seldom know beyond 30 days which specific homes are going to be available for rent.
Q. There are some homes that I want to see, how do I arrange to see them?
A: Many homes are occupied and appointments will be needed to see the inside of the property. You may drive by the property; however, the current occupant is advised not to allow any prospective tenant access to their home without an appointment being made by our leasing staff.
