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Advantages of renting through Watson
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- All applicants are evaluated fairly in accordance with
the Federal Fair Housing Act and Section 83 of the Florida
Statutes regarding landlord-tenant relationships.
- All Watson properties must meet Watson's
minimum property standards.
- We feature 24 hour emergency maintenance service
7 day of the week, utilizing only screened, professional
vendors.
- Our staff is courteous, informed, experienced and
professional.
- Because of our strong position in the market, we are more
likely to have the more extensive selection of rental properties.
- We are an independent division of Watson Realty Corp.
dedicated exclusively to Property Management. Property
Management is our only business; it is not merely a sideline,.
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We have offices strategically located from South Florida
to St. Mary's, Georgia. All offices feature properties
offering long term (12 month leases) rentals. Many offices
also feature short term 6 months or less) rentals, and
vacation (by the week or month) rentals.
Below are answers to some of the questions we frequently
receive.If you don't see the answer to your question,
listed, please contact us. |
What do I do if I am interested in a
Watson rental?
What is an application
What is the application fee?
How is Watson Realty going to process the
application?
What happens if there is already an application
on the property I am interested in?
Is a security deposit required?
How long does it take to get approved?
Now that I am approved, what do I do?
Do you accept pets in your properties?
If the owner accepts pets, what are my
responsibilities?
When is the rent due? |
What do I need to do first when I am interested in a Watson
Realty rental?
Applicants must see the interior of the property prior to
a lease being signed. The property must be accepted
in "AS IS" condition, except when an
owner has approved repair of specific items in writing
prior to the lease signing.
What is an application?
For an application, please contact any of our offices.
See Rental Application Criteria
and Procedures for more information
All individuals over the age of 18 must complete an application.
Photo documentation (driver's license, passport, military I.D.,
or state I.D.) is required of all applicants.
What is the application fee?
See Rental Application Criteria
and Procedures for more information
Application fees must be paid in cash, cashier's check,
or money order and are NON-REFUNDABLE. No application
will be processed without a paid application fee.
What is Watson Realty going to do with the application?
See Rental Application Criteria
and Procedures for more information
First, please review the application for completeness and legibility.
NO APPLICATION WILL BE PROCESSED THAT IS NOT FULLY COMPLETED
AND PROPERLY SIGNED.
Next, we will check your credit history with a national credit
agency. Credit reports should not reflect any unpaid
delinquent accounts or excessive slow payments. The Beacon
Score will be used if available.
We will check previous residency of each applicant. We will
attempt to obtain information regarding the last five years of
residency. All information obtained concerning previous rental
history must be satisfactory. There should be no prior records
of evictions or any collections.
Verification of current employment and income verification
is next. Gross monthly income must be at least three (3)
times the monthly rent amount and debt ratio may not
exceed 33%. If there is more than one applicant, then at
least one of the applicants must individually meet 100% of
the income requirement. Income may be verified by pay
stubs, bank statements, and court decree on child support or
alimony.
All information collected for the processing of the
application is considered confidential in nature and for
Company use only. If information is not correct on the application,
this may be a basis for denial of the application. For more information
on processing, click
here.
What happens if I bring in an application and find out that
someone else has already submitted an application on the
property?
Normally applications will be processed on a "first
come-first serve basis"; however, due to our fiduciary
relationship with the owner, if more than one (1) application
is submitted before approval can be achieved, we are
required to select the highest rated application for
placement. In this situation only, those applicants not
approved will be refunded their application fee.
Is a security deposit required?
Yes, usually the security deposit is the same as the
monthly rent amount. Although this amount may be true
for most properties, there may be exceptions. Critera provides
additional information on security deposit requirements.
Be sure to verify the amount of the security deposit
that will be required. The security deposit must be
paid within 48 hours of the approval of the application with a
cashiers check, or money order.
How long does it take to get an application accepted?
It depends on how quickly we can verify the previous landlords, all
credit information, and local current job verifications. If you
can supply current pay records, that may help to move the process
along. We also have to communicate with previous landlords and
sometimes this slows down the process. An application normally
takes up to 3 days, but due to unusual circumstances,
some applications may take longer. You will be contacted
immediately upon determination of approval or denial.
Now that I am approved, what should I do?
It is now time to sign the lease and pay the full security
deposit with certified funds. You must take possession of
the property within fifteen days of the day of approval
(unless the property is still being occupied).
At lease signing, a full month's rent is collected, and
any prorated rent will be due the next month. For example,
lease begins on the twelfth (12th) of the month, one (1)
full month's rent is collected on the twelfth (12th) -- the
prorated rent for the balance of the month will be due
the first (1st) of the succeeding month.
Do you accept pets in your properties?
The decision of acceptance of pets is an instruction given to us
by the owner of the property. If the owner agrees to accepting
pets, this is an agreement for one pet. If there is more than
one pet, the owner's approval is required before the application
is processed. Applicant should be prepared to provide
picture identification of pet.
Several breeds of dogs will not be accepted under any
circumstances. Watson Realty Corp. DOES NOT PERMIT German
Shepherds, Dobermans, Pit Bulls, Chows, or Rottweiller
dogs, and/or any mixed breed, where the predominant breed
is mentioned above.
If the owner accepts pets, what are my responsibilities?
In properties where pets are allowed, $25.00 per month pet
rent per pet will be charged. Some owners may require higher
pet fees and/or restrictions, which will be disclosed at
time of application.
The cost of any damage resulting from pets (including but not
limited to, flea infestation, soiled or damaged carpet,
damaged doors, walls, fences, lawns, and lost rent due to
any of the above will be deducted from the security deposit,
or charged to the tenant if the security deposit should be
insufficient to cover the costs of damages. The tenant is
responsible for spraying for fleas during the lease term
and upon vacating the property.
No additional animals will be permitted other than the
pets listed on the lease and pet addendum.
When is the rent due?
Rent is due on the first of the month and considered late after
the third of the month. Rent must be IN the office by the
third, not simply postmarked by the third.
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