FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions


How do I apply?

At this time, all applications must be submitted online through our website.


First steps are to call the office at 344-7900 to set an appointment. Meet our leasing agent at the home. If you like the home, fill out an application & crime free addendum online through our website and pay the $45 application fee for each person over 18. If you are approved, we mutually set a time to move in & we collect an amount equal to a month’s rent and a month’s deposit, to get your keys.

(Running a credit & background check usually takes 24 hours)


What are the requirements?

You must make 3X the monthly rent in verifiable income.  No Felony criminal charges in the past 10 years.  Satisfactory Credit History.


Do we take Co-Signers?

Co-Signers can be considered for college students or potential applicants with a previously established financial dependency. This will be at the sole discretion of the property manager for approval (fixed income/medical reasons, etc.) 


Co-Signer will NOT be considered for a lack of income, poor credit, criminal background or eviction history 

Co-Signer must be a home owner in the US

Co-Signer must apply online w $45 app fee

Co-Signer must have "good credit"

Co-Signer must pass criminal background check

Co-Signer agrees to become 100% responsible with resident for damages or financial deficit caused by resident


Deposit?

Equal to a month’s rent. $500 per month rental needs a $1000 to move in ($500 Rent & $500 Deposit).


To hold a home?

After an application is approved, we can hold a residence for up to 2 weeks, if a full deposit is paid. (Deposits can not be returned if you change your mind.)


Lease length?

You are making a minimum commitment of one year. After the 12-month lease it becomes month to month tenancy.


Application Fee? 

To cover a Credit & Criminal background check, $45 for each person over 18.   This is not refundable.


Pets? 

We represent many different owners some allow a pet & some don’t. There is a non-refundable pet fee of $350; for the homes that accept a pet. Call the office for “pet friendly” homes.


Renters Insurance?

The owners insure the building but your contents are NOT COVERED. We require you to carry a renter’s policy. It’s very inexpensive , usually $15-$20 per month. It insures your personal property. (TV, sound equipment, furniture, but also your clothes- ask yourself “what would you spend to replace your closet full of clothes?)


After hours Emergency?

We maintain a separate phone line for an “after business hours emergency”. Leave a message with your address; call back number, and your problem. We will promptly return your call to resolve you emergency. PLEASE NOTE – we do not monitor the Help phone during business hours (M-F 8:30 to 5)


Payment Grace period?

The payment grace period is 5 days. Your rent is due on the 1st of each month. If paid after the 5th there is a $30 late fee. On the 10th we serve a 5-day notice which is the legal beginning of an eviction. The 5-day notice also carries a $50 fee. Please be prompt with your payment, we don’t like fees anymore than you do.


Payment?

We take checks and money orders only.

(The left front door has a slot for after hours drop-off) We do take credit cards but there is a convenience fee added to the amount; usually 3-4%.


Crime Free Addendum?

We strongly support law enforcement agencies and include the Crime Free Lease addendum.


Smoke Detectors?

We furnish the unit but you are responsible for maintaining them. (Governments’ way of saying you change the batteries).  This also goes for CO detectors when required.


Other details?

We have tried to cover the most frequently asked questions, but for further questions feel free to call our office at 618-344-7900.


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618-344-7900

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