Question 1

Is an application fee required?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every prospective tenant is screened to verify income, check their credit, background, and eviction history.

Question 2

Can a first time renter get qualified?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we simply look at your financial ability.

Question 3

What happens if the person I’m co-signing for doesn’t fulfill the lease term?

Accepted Answer

You will be responsible if for any reason they do not satisfy their obligations including any damages as per the lease.

Question 4

What happens if the roommate doesn’t pay? Will I be held responsible for the entire amount?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but each tenant and co-signer will have access to a portal that enables you to see the account at any time, including who has paid what amount.

Question 5

Why are all the roommates on one lease?

Accepted Answer

SEMORents leases are drawn up per property, not per occupant. All occupants are responsible for the fulfillment of the single lease.

Question 6

What if a roommate wants to move out?

Accepted Answer

A roommate can be removed provided the remaining tenant meets our screening criteria.

Question 7

Can a roommate be added after the lease has started?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the additional roommate will just need to apply and meet our screening criteria.

Question 8

I did not have a pet when I moved in; may I have a pet now?

Accepted Answer

Some of the properties we manage do allow pets, but many do not. It will say specifically on your lease and you can give us a call to verify for sure. Then if a new pet is being considered, please see more info on the "pet policy" page fill out the PetScreening and notify SEMORents.

Question 9

When I move out, what do I need to do to receive my full security deposit back?

Accepted Answer

After you give us your 30-day notice, we’ll send you a list of what exactly we’ll be looking for during your move out inspection.

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