Moving into a new apartment can be expensive. You need to figure out how to pay for the application fee, the security deposit, the first and often the last month’s rent, and how to afford all of the costs of moving and furnishing an apartment. You may feel like you need to wait years before you have enough money set aside to move into a new apartment, which can be frustrating. And in many cases, you may need to apply to more than one before you get accepted. This can lead to many people wondering if they can find an application fee-free apartment.

This is a difficult process. Due to the Fair Housing Act, there are not a lot of landlords who are willing to waive the application fee, whether they do this for everyone or just for some people. This fee helps them to know whether someone is serious about living there and gives them the funds to check into the credit and background of the individual who is hiring. And since it is usually under $50, they will require it.

There are a number of things that the application fee is going to cover for the landlord, so it can be a good idea to have that fee in place. It protects you and the landlord when it is there because it can control who your neighbors are as well. The landlord does not just pocket that money; they use it to screen potential tenants. Some of the ways it is used include:

# To process the application: This can help the landlord with any of the little things that need to be processed in your application.

# To do a background check: There may be some things on your background that will exclude you from living in one complex over another. It is a good idea to have this checked out and the landlord will use some of the application fee to run a background check on you before you move in.

# Credit Check: The landlord will want to do a check of your credit to make sure that you do not have a lot of missed payments.

A townhome is not only perfect for you and your family; it is also the perfect place to move when it comes to bringing along your pet. There are a ton of rentals out there that will not allow any pets because they have had bad luck with tenants in the past, but we are different. We are proud to offer Charleston pet-friendly townhomes for you and your whole family. These apartments will provide you with a safe space to call all your own, with great amenities and a location you will want to show off. Contact us today to schedule your showing.