Frequently Asked Questions

Home Path Property Management

At Home Path Property Management, we receive many questions regarding the rental process. To assist both current and future tenants, we’ve compiled a list of our most common questions, along with answers provided by one of our leasing consultants.

1. What’s included in the rent?

Water is included for multi-family units (not single-family units). Tenants are responsible for all other utilities.

2. How long is the lease term?

Our standard lease term is 12 months.

3. What’s the application process like?

Interested parties will complete the application online for the property they’re interested in. Property Management will process the application according to our screening criteria, including credit, criminal background, landlord references, etc., in compliance with fair housing laws.

Once the application is initially approved, we’ll schedule a viewing of the property. If the applicant wishes to move forward, they must provide supporting documentation for income and a copy of their photo ID.

Lease details (e.g., start date) will be discussed with the leasing agent. The lease and any applicable addendums will be sent for electronic signature via DocuSign. Once signed, the tenant will be added to our system, given access to the tenant portal, and a key pick-up appointment will be scheduled.

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4. Why do I have to pay a $20 application fee?

Our $20 application processing fee helps cover the cost of screening applications efficiently. This includes verifying rental history, reviewing income and employment details, and ensuring compliance with fair housing standards. Our goal is to find the best fit for our properties while making the process easy and transparent for applicants!

5. Do I need renters' insurance?

Yes, renters’ insurance is required. Learn More

6. Can I make changes to the property (like painting or decorating)?

Tenants are not allowed to make permanent changes to their rental unit. If you wish to decorate or paint, the unit must be returned to its original condition upon move-out. All painting or touch-ups must be done with Home Path Property Management’s paint codes.

7. What happens if I need to break my lease?

There are two lease break options:

A lease buyout, with a fee equal to two months’ rent.
Continue paying rent until the unit is re-rented, with charges mitigated after re-rental.

8. Are pets allowed?

Apartments/Multi-family units: Only cats are allowed, with a limit of 2 cats per unit. There is a $40/month pet fee per cat and a $500 pet deposit per cat.

Single-family: Dogs are allowed, with a limit of 2 pets (cats or dogs) per unit, a $40/month pet fee per pet, and a $500 deposit per pet.

9. How is maintenance handled?

Maintenance requests are submitted through the tenant’s portal. Maintenance will contact the tenant directly to schedule and complete the necessary repairs.