General Rental Policies
Listed below are some of the rental policies that may cause misunderstandings between the landlord and the tenants. Advanced Realty has provided these policies on our website to eliminate surprises. Better informed residents make better decisions and feel more confident renting their home from us.
Read Your Lease
Read your lease and understand the residents’ rights and responsibilities as well as the companies’ rights and responsibilities.
Use of Premises
The use of the premises must be respected as outlined in the lease. Changes can occur, but only with prior, written agreement by Advanced Realty. Premises rented for residential use are not to be used for commercial activity without the full knowledge and consent of Advanced Realty and only in conformity with all applicable laws and regulations.
Maintenance, Repairs and Emergencies
The resident is expected to conduct routine maintenance on the property and minor repairs. If alterations are desired, Advanced Realty may require the work to be done by professionally licensed tradespersons. The resident must contact Advanced Realty for all issues that pose a safety threat or a potential of causing damage to the property (e.g. electrical problems, water leaks). Failure to report these issues in a timely fashion may risk occupants being harmed or require expensive repairs that may be assessed to the resident’s account. Emergencies involving utilities should be reported to the respective Utility Emergencies line first, then to Advanced Realty.
Payments
Payments are due as specified in the lease. Late or nonpayment of rent will not only result in late charges, but could lead to filing of suit to initiate the eviction process. Delinquencies are reported to the three credit bureaus for all monies due. If there are co-signers to the lease, they will also be impacted by these actions.
Priority of Charges
If less money is paid than what is outstanding on a residents account, all funds will first be applied to outstanding charges other than rent (e.g. repairs, late fees). The remaining amount will be applied to any back rent due. Only then will remaining funds be applied to current rent due. It is therefore important that residents keep their account current or work out a payment plan with Advanced Realty.
Non-Compliance with Policies
In addition to the Lease there may be other documents that provide rental policies and guidelines regarding acceptable behaviors and actions. For example, homeowner association regulations and condominium rules must be adhered to. Copies of the CC&R’s or Association Rules and Regulations will be supplied by Advanced Realty.
Pets
Animals brought on the premises must first be approved by the company. These include dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, ferrets or any other animal kept for the purposes of being a pet. This policy also applies for any temporary period of time including visits and pet-sitting. Exceptions are made only for those properties where pets are permitted, but restricted to only those pets that are listed on the lease.
Vehicles
Vehicles kept on the premises are limited to those owned by residents and listed on the lease. Any vehicles remaining on the property beyond seven days must have prior company approval or risk being towed at the owner’s expense.
Renters Insurance and Utilities
Residents are responsible for obtaining property and liability insurance (Renters Insurance) as per the lease and assuming utility accounts where required before occupying the rental. Proof of Insurance must be provided to the company within 30 days of moving in.
Notice to Vacate
Residents shall give, a written notice, at least thirty (30) days before the end of the initial term end date. Upon the end of the initial term, the lease will automatically renew on a month-to-month basis. A thirty (30) day written notice will terminate the lease after the initial term. This notice is available online by clicking here.