Leasing Procedures
COVID POLICY UPDATE! – Effective 1/01/2022 – Due to the recent increase in Covid-19 Cases, we are unable to show occupied rentals.
Application Process 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.
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Security Deposit
- Applicant has 48 hours to pay the deposit and sign lease once approved.
- Security Deposit – (based on credit score and rental/employment verification) 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 does not occupy property on lease start date, deposit will be forfeited.
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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.
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Day of Move-In:
- Key provided.
- Move in/out inspection sent to tenant. (Must be returned in three days.)
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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.