Q&A: Apartment Rental Leasing Process

Typically, you’ll need to provide identification (like a driver’s license), co-signer information, proof of income (pay stubs or tax returns if you don’t have a co-signer), rental history, and possibly references. 

The process can vary, but it usually takes anywhere from a few days to a week, depending on the landlord’s review process and background checks.

Yes, most landlords conduct a credit check to assess your financial responsibility. It’s important to review your credit report beforehand to ensure there are no surprises.

A $60.00 non-refundable application fee to cover the cost of credit and background checks. This fee can vary.

If you’re denied, the landlord or property management will provide a notification via email or phone of your denial.

Yes, you can apply for multiple units, and the same application will apply for up to three additional units at no additional charge.

You should receive a notification from the landlord or property management once a decision has been made. This may be via phone or email.

Once you are approved you have 48 hours to accept or decline and if you accept you will pay the administration fee electronically through the portal within 48 hours. 

Make sure to disclose your pet situation in the application. Some properties have specific pet policies, including breed restrictions and additional pet deposits.

Security deposits typically range from one month’s rent to one and a half months’ rent, but this can vary based on local laws and landlord policies.   

Security deposits are due upon signing the lease.  Once you have paid the administration fee you and your guardian will be emailed a lease and lease guarantee that must be electronically signed and returned within 48 hours.  You will also electronically pay your security deposit through the portal at this time of signing the lease. 

The administration fee is due upon acceptance of the unit and must be paid with 48 hours from time landlord or property management notified you of acceptance. 

The first month’s rent is due 10 days prior to lease start date.