Tenant & Lease Resources

Some of the most helpful tips and common things we see in our business are:

1. Make sure to thoroughly walk the house when you move-in and document the conditions where provided on your “Lease and Inventory Condition Form”. Turn the form in to our office timely so we may keep it in your file. It’s not a request for repairs, but a reconciliation of the property as you move-in vs. when you decide to move-out.
2. Keep the yard watered and alive. This includes, grass, shrubs, trees, and any other landscaping.
3. Clean the house and yard thoroughly upon move-out. This includes appliances, bathrooms, and all other areas. Do not leave debris behind.
4. Change air filters regularly for HVAC units! Number one cause of maintenance and damage to properties and fixtures. This also helps keep your unit running efficiently, and reduces your utility bills.
5. Change air filters regularly for HVAC units! Number one cause of maintenance and damage to properties and fixtures. This also helps keep your unit running efficiently, and reduces your utility bills.
6. Wrap any exposed pipes to faucets and/or irrigation systems in the event of freezing temperatures.
7. “I didn’t cause that hole in the wall, a guest caused it”. Sorry, the leaseholder is responsible for the condition of the house, accident or not.

We want to give back as much of your Security Deposit as possible! This list is meant to help you in that process, not cause anxiety. Having to schedule repairs or remedy damage is costly to the owner, our staff’s time, and most importantly – you. It’s much more enjoyable to return a deposit – you simply deserve it if you take care of the property!

If you should ever disagree with a Security Deposit Return, please feel free to report that to us. Please understand that it must be in writing and may not be received via phone call. We will provide any/all documentation to arrive at a decision to deduct expenses and will do our best to work with you if there is a good cause.

Other Helpful Websites

An Explanation of the TAR Residential Lease