What Application, Move-In, and Monthly Fees Should Residents Know About?
These are standard fees within the industry and the issues are clear cut. If it's not listed here, you are unlikely to see add-on fees at any point. That doesn't mean that maintenance, deposits, and other issues won't also result in charges and deductions.
💲 Standard & Potential Resident Fees
Our goal is complete financial transparency. The items listed below represent our standard fees, which apply to approximately 90% of our move-ins. For all final terms and conditions, you must always consult your lease, as individual homeowner policies can sometimes interject.
See: What Should I Expect in Terms of Deposits for Move In?
1. Application & Move-In Fees
These are non-refundable fees required to process and secure your new home.
| Fee Name | Amount | Details & When Due |
| Application Fee | $89 per Applicant | Due at the time of application. All adult occupants and any cosigners must submit a full application and pay this fee. |
| Move-In Processing Fee | $150 | Only due if your application is fully approved, and you choose to secure and pay to move into the home. |
| Bank Login Income Verification Fee | $25 per Applicant | This fee is only charged in approximately 30% of cases when we cannot reasonably verify income using traditional methods (common for self-employed applicants). You will be given the option to withdraw your application before this fee is charged. |
2. Recurring & Contingent Charges
| Fee Name | Details |
| Resident Benefits Package (RBP) | Average of ~$55 per month (varies by home). This package includes valuable features such as rent payment credit reporting, air filter delivery, and annual home visits for minor common issues. Find details here. |
| Late Fees | Always apply and are detailed in your lease. Typically, this charge is 5% of the monthly rental rate if rent is not received on time. |
3. Pet Fees & Deposits
When a property owner permits pets, bringing them almost always results in additional required payments.
Understanding the Difference
| Charge Type | Definition |
| Fee | A non-refundable, one-time or recurring charge (e.g., Pet Fee, Application Fee) that covers administrative or service costs. |
| Deposit | A refundable charge (e.g., Security Deposit) held to cover potential damages and returned to the resident upon move-out, provided all lease terms are met. |
The required fee or deposit amount for pets varies widely based on the specific property owner and the pet's size/type. Please confirm the exact pet terms for your desired home before applying.
4. General Notes & Policy Context
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Utilities: Utilities are not considered fees from our company. However, if you fail to properly convert utilities before move-in or turn them off before your lease ends, the homeowner may require us to charge you for the lapse, as authorized in your lease agreement.
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Added Costs: Please be aware that some of the recent complications and requirements in our application process are due to a well-documented national rise in sophisticated application fraud.
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Other Charges: While the list above covers standard fees, charges or deductions may still result from damages, maintenance issues, or security deposit deductions, as outlined in your lease agreement.