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In order to maximize the availability of apartments, we suggest that you not begin your search any sooner then 4 weeks prior to the intended occupancy date.
There are typically three types of categories in which a person can rent and each property has its own rules, regulations and application paperwork affecting the time frame in which a tenant will be able to move into the apartment.
Rental building which typically makes for the easiest transaction since it is only the managing agent who gives approval and completes all of the paperwork and lease.
Single Family Home/Condominium/Townhouse, which is privately owned by a person in which you would negotiate direct and work together on any paperwork and lease.
Condominium/Townhouse: this type of rental might be privately owned or more in the form of a rental complex
(In New York City, New York, another form is a Cooperative. Please see New York City specific information about this type of rental)
Upon submitting an application of your chosen residence, the landlord will typically require you to provide one month’s rent and at one month’s security deposit (some landlords will also ask for last month’s rent). If you do not have a good America credit history or you are a foreign national without any American credit history, the landlord will likely request an additional month of security in lieu.
If you are sharing with a roommate, Landlords will use all lease applicants’ combined salary in order to qualify them for the amount of rent. If you do not meet the required credit score or annual income requirement you might be asked to produce an extra security deposit or a guarantor/co-signor. Typically a guarantor must live in the United States.
Most Landlords will require all Tenants to provide:
- An employment verification letter, attesting your title, start date, length of assignment with the company, and annual salary.
- A bank reference which can be pulled up on line at time of application
- Photo Identification
Most leases will allow Tenants a certain time frame (such as 60 days) in which to provide the Landlord written notice to break a lease earlier then the original end date. If your lease does not have this “out-clause or diplomatic clause”, we will recommend asking the landlord to include the following paragraph, however do not be surprised if some Landlords refuse this clause, and by law, in certain states are within their rights to do so:
OUT/DIPLOMATIC CLAUSE. If the tenant is transferred 50 miles or more (radius) from the Premises by his current employer. the Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease by providing Landlord with sixty (60) days notice. The termination shall be effective on the last day of the second calendar month following the month in which the Landlord receives the notice of termination from the Tenant. In consideration of such termination, the Landlord agrees to reimburse the Tenant for the security deposit after final walk through and finding acceptable condition per the provisions of the original lease.
Determine the criteria important to you
- Number of Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Maximum Commute time to work
- Near Mass Transit or Highways
- Close to Sports Facilities or Health Club or House of Worship
- Excellent Public Schools
- Budget Range
Find the unit you wish to lease
Negotiate, if applicable and come to terms
Complete an Application and possibly a credit check
Provide the landlord with a deposit and first month’s rent
Reserve the Elevator if applicable Upon choosing a move in date, please keep in mind that some buildings require you to reserve in advance their “service” elevator. Most move-ins are allowed Monday thru Saturday between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm and we will assist you with building specifics on this matter.
Turn on the utilities
Move In
| LR | Living Room. Usually the main sitting area of home and many times formal for guests and company. |
| FR | Family Room. Another sitting room of the home, also called a TV Room, usually less formal. Also called a Den, Great Room or Recreational Room. |
| BR | Bedroom. MBR = The Master bedroom which is usually the largest of all bedrooms. |
| EIK | Eat In Kitchen. You can typically fit a table with 4 or 6 chairs. There also might be a small “Breakfast Nook” in the kitchen which is typically for a small bistro table instead. |
| DR | Dining Room. Usually a more formal eating area or the main eating area if the kitchen is not large enough for table and chairs. |
| BTH | Bathroom. A full bathroom includes a shower or tub and a ½ half bathroom is a “powder room” for guests and does not have bathing capabilities. |
| EF | Entry foyer or formal entry also known as a reception area to greet guests. |
| GAR | Garage. |
| PKG | Parking, no garage |
| WD | Washer and Dryer. |
| WW | Wall to Wall Carpet. |
| HW | Hardwood Floors. |
| CAC | Central Air Conditioning. |
| FP | Fireplace. |
| ELEV | Elevator. |
| FUR | Home is furnished. |
| FIB | Finished Basement. Large area under the home which can be used as a second family room. |
| UFIB | Unfinished Basement. Usually for storage only. |
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