Answers to Tenants Most Common Questions
Can you hold a place before I apply?
- Unfortunately, we are unable to hold properties without payment of a security deposit. Security deposits are paid once you have been approved for rental and at the time of the execution (signing) of a lease.
Is the deposit refundable?
- Security deposits are refundable based on upon a schedule. If you decide not to move into a property, a portion of your deposit may be retained.
How much is the application fee?
- The application fee is $60.00 and is non-refundable.
- It can be paid online at the time of application
You have a property I want to rent. How do I apply?
- Complete our on-line application and provide necessary documentation.
- Once the information is received and payment of the $60.00 application fee is received, we will begin the screening process.
How do I pay rent?
- Once your application is approved and your lease is signed you will receive a welcome letter with a link to your tenant portal
- Rent can be paid on-line via the tenant portal
I want to get a pet. What do I do?
- Contact our office to determine if the property in which you live allows pets.
- The may be a pet registration fee and/or a monthly pet fee (depends of property)
I want to move out, but my roommate wants to stay. What do I do?
- You must provide a 60 day written notice. Your roommate will have to apply to remain in the property.
- If you are moving out before the lease term you will be subject to the conditions of breaking a lease.
My lease expiration is coming and I want to move out. What do I do?
- A 60 day written notice is required to advise of your intent to move out.
Who is responsible for paying for repairs & maintenance requests?
- All repair request must be made in writing to the office, regardless of how the damage occurred.
- Repairs necessitated due to the negligence or error of the tenant, the tenant will be billed and responsible for payment at the time of service.
- All outstanding invoices will be subject to late fees and possible reported to the credit bureau.
What if my credit is not perfect?
- Blackberry Realty Group will considers all types of credit.
- Depending upon your score, you may have to pay a higher security deposit and/or a risk mitigation fee.
Summary of Rental Qualifications and Application Process
Required Information – Government issued ID, 2 most recent pay stubs (or 2 years tax returns if self-employed), pet photo taken with applicant (if applicable). Landlord contact info for last 3 years. All adults aged 18 and above must apply and $60 app fee.
Security Deposits and Admin Fees -Applicants with better credit and references will generally be approved at a security deposit of 1 months rent + $75 admin fee. Applicants with combined credit scores below 550 and references may still be approved at up to a double deposit + an increased risk mitigation admin fee.
Common Reasons to be Declined – evictions, unpaid balances due to landlords, credit score beneath 500, insufficient income, unsatisfactory references, felonies and recent bankruptcies. Unqualified occupants, pets and/or vehicles can also be a reason for decline. Learn more by reading the Resident Selection Criteria segment of our application.