Leasing Procedures

NOTE: DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF INQUIRIES ON OUR RENTAL PROPERTIES WE ARE NOT ABLE TO RESPOND TO ALL.  PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE VERBIAGE IN THE LISTING INFORMATION SECTION TO SEE IF THE RENTAL IS STILL AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CONTACTING US.  MANY TIMES THERE IS AN APPLICATION APPROVED AND THE DEPOSIT PAID.  WE ARE SIMPLY WAITING FOR THE CURRENT TENANT TO MOVE OUT, TURNING THE UNIT, AND THE NEW TENANT TO MOVE IN.  WE REQUIRE A 60 DAY NOTICE TO VACATE SO OFTEN TIMES A PROPERTY WILL SIT ON VARIOUS WEBSITES BUT THOSE SITES DO NOT MARK THINGS AS “PENDING”.   WE WILL RESPOND TO INQUIRIES ON UNITS THAT ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN 24 HOURS ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY.   YOU CAN ALSO SUBMIT A GUEST CARD AND ANSWER A FEW MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOURSELF, YOUR TIMEFRAME TO MOVE ETC… HERE: https://fitrealtygroup.appfolio.com/guest_cards/new

Requirements and Fees

  • All prospective tenants age 18 and over must complete an application through https://fitrealtygroup.appfolio.com/listings 
  • $100.00 application fee per person 18 years of age or older
  • Applications MUST be COMPLETELY filled out through Appfolio Link.
  • Any adult that will be staying in the home for more than 7 days in a 12-month period (regardless of age) must complete an application.
  • Full credit and national criminal background checks are a part of the application process.
  • Minimum credit score requirement is 625 to qualify for rental
  • Previous Rental/Mortgage History verified and in good standing (need a minimum of 7 years of history.
  • Employment verification for previous two years (name and number to current supervisor or HR representative; two most current pay stubs or statements or signed offer letter).
  • Gross pay must be three times (3x) monthly rent to qualify.
  • Properties cannot be held vacant longer than two weeks from application date.
  • Pet Fees – $500 per pet if pets are permitted.

Security Deposit

  • Applicant has 48 hours to pay the deposit and sign lease once approved.
  • Security Deposit – To secure property a deposit is required within 48 hours. Property will remain open to others until deposit is paid in full and the lease is signed.
  • Security Deposit is paid through Appfolio Portal.
  • If applicant chooses not to move in, the deposit will be forfeited.

Prior to Move-In:

  • Three days prior to lease start date, pro-rated rent must be paid. (If lease starts after the 19th of any month, the following months rent must also be paid.)
  • Utilities must be in resident’s name/s.
  • Copy of Rental Insurance policy required.
  • Pet fee/s must be paid if pets permitted. This is on a” per-owner” basis.

Day of Move-In:

  • Key provided.
  • Move in/out inspection sent to tenant. (Must be returned in three days.)

General Information:

  • Rent is due on the First of the month. It is considered late if not paid by 11:59 pm on the FIFTH of the month and a 5% late fee will be applied
  • Section 8 Housing is not permitted.
  • All grounds maintenance and general exterior maintenance (i.e. gutter cleaning, pressure washing, trimming of bushes/grass etc…) is the tenant’s responsibility unless otherwise arranged.
  • School districts must be verified by tenant.
  • NO SMOKING inside homes and/or garages.
  • Trash must be in proper receptacles at all time.
  • Violations of maintenance requirements will result in a charge if repairs are needed.
  • All leases are to start on Tuesday – Thursday.

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