10/07/2026
BEHIND THE LEASE
What actually happens between application and move in?
Finding a tenant is one thing. Making sure they’re properly screened and the property is ready for move in is another. Once we receive a completed application, there’s quite a bit happening behind the scenes.
We review the application using our established qualification criteria, including credit and collections, utility or landlord related collections, rental or mortgage history, employment and income verification, and a national criminal background check.
Once an applicant is approved, we collect a holding fee, which becomes the security deposit at move in.
Before keys are handed over, the property also goes through a move in inspection. Preexisting conditions are documented and photographed so there’s a clear record of the property's condition at the beginning of the lease.
From there, we make sure all required move in funds and fees have been collected, everything is in place, and then comes the fun part...
🔑 Key handoff and move in day!
There are a lot of little steps between “We have an applicant!” and “Welcome home!” and each one matters when you're protecting a rental property and creating a smooth experience for both the owner and the tenant.
