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- How do I apply for an apartment?
- You can apply for an apartment through the Baughman Property Management website or from the link that was emailed to you the day of your tour.
- What are the qualifying criteria?
- They can be found in our Rental & Occupancy Criteria Guidelines, also found at the beginning of the application.
- What is required if my income is coming in the form of grants or school loans?
- If you are 21 years of age, you will not need a co-signor but you will need to provide a letter outlining the funds you will be receiving.
- If I require a co-signor is there an additional application fee?
- There is no additional application fee for a co-signor.
- If I do not qualify will my application fee be refunded?
- The application fee will not be refunded. If you placed down a deposit and you do not qualify your deposit will be returned to you.
- How long does it take to for an application to be processed?
- Generally it will take up to 3 days for an application to be processed.
- If I pay a deposit and change my mind, will it be returned to me?
- Your deposit will not be returned if the apartment has been secured for more than 3 days.
- Do you accept pets?
- Yes, two pets are allowed in an apartment.
- There is a non-fundable pet fee and a pet rent required per pet. There are no fees for a service animal. A pet addendum will be signed on your move-in day.
- Do you have furnished units?
- Our apartments are not furnished.
- Our staff can make suggestions concerning furniture rentals.
- What will you do to prepare my apartment before I move in?
- Before you arrive, Home Properties’ team of professionals will be very busy preparing your new home. Our professional staff will:
- Paint the walls for a fresh, clean look.
- Clean all the floors and shampoo the carpets.
- Completely sanitize your kitchen and your bathrooms.
- Clean your kitchen appliances – inside and out – and inspect them to ensure everything is in top working order.
- Clean and test your heating and air conditioning systems to ensure everything is operating efficiently.
- Clean and test your energy-efficient light fixtures to ensure safe usage.
- Clean and test all windows and window treatments to ensure that they are easy to open and close.
- How do I pay my rent?
- Rent is paid online through your tenant portal.
- How do a report a maintenance request?
- Maintenance requests can be made through your tenant portal. If there is an after hours maintenance emergency, you will have access to an emergency on-call phone number.
- Can I receive a rent discount if I pay rent in advance?
- A rent discount will not be given for paying advanced rent.
- What is required if I break my lease?
- If you break your lease, your deposit will not be returned. You will be responsible for the full amount of your rent unit the apartment is re-leased. Management will make every effort to lease the apartment.
- Do you allow subletting?
- If you would like to sublet your apartment you will need to have the applicant approved through the same process that was required for your original application.
- Are there fees to transfer to another property?
- If you have lived at your current address for one year, there are no fees to transfer to another property.