Choosing Your Rental Property

Selecting the perfect rental property is an important decision. To help you through the process, here are some of the many things you should consider, and some important questions to ask.

The Property:

Is the house or apartment in good condition? Is the paint and carpet in good condition? Are the appliances old or new? Is the exterior well maintained? Does it have the features you need? Laundry facility? Dishwasher? Parking? Ample room? Be sure to ask about utility costs (including phone, cable, Internet, etc.) and figure this into your overall budget.

The Neighborhood:

Do you want to live in "party central" or on a quiet street? Make sure you pick the right neighborhood for how you want to live.

The Property Manager:

Service after the sale is very important with rental properties. Will your calls be answered promptly? Will repairs be handled efficiently? The best way to find out is to ask the current residents - without the property manager present!

What You Can Expect From Us:

• A clean, well-maintained property. We work hard to insure that your new home will be clean and ready when your moving day arrives. Any cleaning or repairs identified will be handled promptly.
• During your lease we give prompt attention to property maintenance. No big company run-around! Most repair requests are handled in one or two days. Even major repairs, like replacement of an appliance, are handled quickly.
• Snow removal and lawn care is provided without additional cost to you. The exterior of the house is visited weekly to pick up trash and to maintain a neat appearance around the house.
• Security is a top priority at all of our properties. Exterior doors feature deadbolt locks, which are always re-keyed during tenant turnovers. Exterior entrances are well lit with dusk to dawn lighting.
• We respect your privacy. Anytime repairs or showings are scheduled, you will be notified by email or telephone prior to our visit.

What We Expect From You:

In order to provide a high quality rental property, we have higher standards for our residents. Please be assured that we conduct our business in full compliance with fair housing laws and will assist you without regard to race, creed, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, marital status, or handicap. Before you complete the rental application, be sure that you and your roommates are in agreement with our policies. A partial list of our policies is presented below. Our lease agreement contains a complete list.

• To maintain a clean exterior appearance and to comply with City of Boulder ordinance, upholstered or indoor furniture is not permitted on front porches or anywhere on the exterior of the property.
• Smoking and/or burning incense is not permitted inside the rental property.
• Pets are not allowed. This rule is strictly enforced. If you want to have a pet, you should rent a place that allows pets.
• Large noisy parties are not permitted. Some houses may be considered party houses, however ours are not. The neighbors have made it clear that they will not tolerate the noise and trash associated with frequent parties. If you want to have large, noisy parties our properties are not for you.
• Rent payments are due on the first day of the month and are considered late on the second day of the month. Our charge for late rent payments is $10 per day. The fee for a bounced check is $35.

Showing Information:

Properties are advertised and typically rent eight to ten months prior to the move in date. If you are interested in one of our properties, please contact us to schedule a showing and to obtain our rental application. Properties are shown by appointment and only to groups with all potential roommates identified. Please do not disturb the current residents and ask to tour the property on your own.