Property Management Lease Procedures

Application Process and Fees All prospective tenants age 18 and over must complete an application through https://fitrealtygroup.appfolio.com/listings 

  • $50.00 application fee per person 18 years of age or older
  • Applications MUST be COMPLETELY filled out and signed by all age 18 and older
  • Anyone 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 check.
  • Previous Rental/Mortgage History verified and in good standing.
  • Employment verification for previous two years (name and number to current supervisor or HR representative; two most current pay stubs or statements) Gross pay must be three times (3x) monthly rent to qualify.
  • Properties cannot be held vacant longer than two weeks from application date.

Security Deposit

  • 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.
  • Security Deposit is paid through Appfolio Portal.
  • If applicant does not occupy property on lease start date, 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.
  • Section 8 Housing is not permitted.
  • All grounds maintenance and general exterior maintenance (i.e. gutter cleaning, 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.

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