FAQ Category
Renting from JCS Realty
Can JCS Realty hold a rental property for me if I am unable to move in within the 5 business days reflected in JCS Realty’s Rental Policy?
Yes, JCS Realty can hold a property for an additional 10 business days with the submission of a non-refundable security deposit.
In the event you are unable to sign the lease within the required 5 business days, JCS Realty would be happy to extend to you an additional 10 business days to perform your lease signing with the submission of a non-refundable security deposit. Upon signing your lease, this security deposit will be transferred to your rental property.
The ad says “Small & Large Dogs allowed.” Does this mean ALL dogs are approved?
Due to insurance policies on some of our rental properties, certain breed types may be prohibited. Potential applicants are welcome to call our office to determine if your pet's breed falls within this category.
While JCS Realty always tries to accommodate all pet owners; however, insurance policies for some homes explicitly prohibit certain breed types. If you are concerned the breed of your pet may fall in this category, it is always best to reach out to our office prior to application submittal, as submitted application fees will not be refunded.
What is JCS Realty’s Application Fee Refund policy?
Refunds can only be given if multiple applications are submitted for a single property. Refunds will not be given on incomplete applications or applications that are submitted and denied.
JCS Realty requires that each adult applicant (ages 18+) and lease co-signers apply and submit an application fee of $29.50. If an applicant submits an incomplete application, the applicant will be notified via email with an opportunity to provide the missing information. Please note: Refunds will not be given on incomplete applications or applications that are submitted and denied. If multiple people apply for the same property before our Leasing Agent is able to process the first application, the Agent will reach out to the second applicant to determine whether they would like to wait, transfer their application to other available JCS Rental Property, or receive a refund on the application fee(s) submitted.
How long do I have to schedule my lease signing after being approved for a JCS Rental?
Approved applicants must schedule their lease signing within 2 business days after the approval email is sent.
Upon application approval, potential tenants will receive an email instructing the applicant to contact our Leasing Agent, Shelby Norris, to schedule a leas signing. The lease signing must be scheduled within 2 business days after the approval email is sent. In the event your lease signing is not scheduled within the stated time-frame, your application will become void, JCS Realty will move on to the next approved applicant, and your application fee will not be refunded. After approval, all applicants must sign their lease within 5 business days.
What if I don’t have all the necessary information, but submit my rental application anyway?
If any part of the rental application is incomplete, you will receive an email regarding the missing information. At this point, our JCS Realty Office Staff will move on to review other completed applications in the order they were received.
To be approved for a JCS Rental, your submitted application must include all required information. If an applicant does not provide sufficient proof of income for (at least) the past two months, records of previous rental history, employment information, proof of personal identification, or the application has missing field data or lacks a completed co-signer application, the submitted application will not be processed. If any part of the rental application is incomplete, you will receive an email regarding the missing information. At this point, our JCS Realty Office Staff will move on to review other completed applications in the order they were received. Please note that completed JCS Realty Rental Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis, and under no circumstances will JCS Realty refund application fees for applications that are incomplete.
What is renter’s insurance? Does JCS Realty require that I have a renter’s insurance?
Renter's insurance can protect both your possessions and potential liabilities while renting. It is highly recommended but not required.
Do I really need renters insurance, and how much does it cost? Most policies will cost approximately $15 a month, but it covers broader scenarios than you may think. Here are some essentials to know when deciding whether to buy a policy:
What is it? Renters insurance is a type of insurance that covers your personal property. If someone breaks into your rental and steals your belongings, your landlord typically is not responsible (unless you can prove the landlord was negligent by, say, not providing a lock for your doors or windows). Otherwise, you’ll have to pay to replace what was taken or damaged. This is where renters insurance steps in and saves the day by covering the cost of missing/damaged items. The insurance often covers damage to your belongings from major situations like fire, vandalism, and other disasters.
Renters insurance covers your belongings even when it isn’t in your home! Any valuables that are often kept in your car or that you bring with you, such as on vacation, are also covered by most policies. Whether your bike is stolen from inside your apartment or while parked outside your favorite coffee shop, your insurance will pay for what your property is worth (actual cash value) or the cost to replace it (replacement-cost coverage) depending on the details of your policy.
It also covers damage to other people’s stuff! Your renters insurance policy sticks with you when you (or, say, your kids) go to a friend’s house, shopping, or even if your kids decide to play around in the china department of a store– if something gets damaged, that can be considered “property damage liability” and your renters insurance policy could pay for that (depending on your policy). Renters insurance also protects you if someONE gets damaged! If a friend rolls an ankle because they stepped on your dog’s chew toy in your living room, you could be held liable for the medical costs. But, depending your policy, your renters insurance would shoulder that cost. Additionally, if your rental unit is unlivable for a time because of maintenance issues, the cost of a temporary hotel stay would likely be covered by renters insurance.
An important note about property damage; however, is that renters insurance doesn’t typically cover damage done to your rental property by another person. So, if someone were to break your window, and that person doesn’t have renters insurance, you would responsible for paying to fix the damages. Bottom line: Renters insurance is awesome, but often comes with coverage limits, so make sure you read the fine print.