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RENTER'S GUIDE
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Need a Place to
Stay?
Now that you have begun the search it is important to remember this; landlords are looking
for a tenant who will pay their bills on time, maintain a clean and well-kept home and
has steady employment with a reasonable income to justify the rent.
Search our Available
Rentals for a home you'd like to view. Then call, or stop by our
office anytime M-F from 9:00-6:00 to view it!
Found the home you want? Ok, then you're ready to apply! Click on the link below to
download our rental application. Carefully fill out the entire application and submit it in person to our office, along with a $40.00 application fee
per adult, 1/2 of the deposit, and proof of your income. Bring your
photo ID as well, so we can make a copy.
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HOW TO QUALIFY
C.W. Sparks Management has a few policies that you should keep in mind before we accept your application.
- You must schedule an appointment to see the inside of the property.
- All deposit funds and first months rent must be in certified funds. (Cashiers check, money order)
- We do not like to see recent evictions or felonies. If you have
either, please call us directly, as each application is considered on a case
by case basis.
- In some cases bad credit does not automatically disqualify you from consideration however you must have an acceptable landlord history and at least 6 months on the job.
We reserve the right to change the qualification standards that are currently listed.
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MAINTENANCE ISSUES
Do you have a non-emergency maintenance issue? Please CLICK HERE FIRST to read our instructions. This document will answer most of your questions, and has information about what charges, (if any), are
your responsibility.
Read the instructions and still have
issues? Just click on the link below to fill out a maintenance request form. Print a copy, fill it out giving as much information as possible and fax it to our office at (214) 948-0300. We will respond within 24 hours.
If you have an emergency that needs immediate attention, please call us at (214) 948-3192.
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TENANT TIPS
C.W. Sparks Management pays attention to the ever changing landlord tenant laws in order to protect our clients from liability. If you have questions about your rights, please feel free to call us at anytime.
It is a common misconception that owners do not want their tenants to contact them when they have a maintenance issue. NOT TRUE!! Many issues that occur around a home do not require a major expense but if neglected, could become a much larger problem. If it is causing an inconvenience to you it
is possible that the landlord would be willing to repair the item. It is
just as important to the landlord in most cases that the home remains
occupied and in good condition. Do not fear retaliatory actions from the landlord. Report the problem. I think you
will find most landlords appreciate your diligence with regards to the care of their home.
If you have lost or misplaced your maintenance instructions addendum, just click on the link below to print out another copy. Please remember that this addendum is something that needs to be thoroughly read and followed throughout your tenancy and upon move-out.
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MOVE OUT
Before you vacate a property the following steps should be taken:
- Provide us with a 30-day notice. The day you give the notice is the day the 30 days will begin. You can give your notice any day of the month. For example, if you give your notice on June 16th, your last day at the property would be July 15th. At some point during that 30 days leading up to vacancy, provide us with a forwarding address and contact us if you have questions about a pro-rated amount of rent. We will provide you with an inspection form that will give you an option to have a pre-inspection done with one of our agents. The purpose of this inspection is for the agent to review with you the definition of cleanliness and for us to make a list of items that still need to be done in order for you to receive the maximum amount back from your security deposit. Upon vacating the property, you need to return all keys and any remotes (if applicable). We have 30 days to return the security deposit. If the forwarding address is not provided this will hold up the return of your security deposit.
- The security deposit will be mailed to you. We do not allow tenants to come by the office to pick up their check.
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