Tenant Fees & Charges

Fee/Charge Amount When It’s Charged Refundable? Notes
Application Fee (per adult 18+) $50 At application submission No Covers third-party screening & processing. Non-refundable.
Lease Administration Fee $50 At lease signing No One-time admin/setup fee.
Security Deposit Varies Before keys issued Yes Held per NC Security Deposit Act; amount based on screening.
Lease Risk Mitigation Fee (if applicable) $500 With approval, at lease signing No Applies only to higher-risk approvals; separate from deposit.
Pet Rent (per approved pet) $25–$50 / month Monthly with rent No Amount depends on pet profile and property.
Non-Refundable Pet Fee (per approved pet) $150–$250 At move-in or when adding a pet No One-time fee; not a security deposit.
Pet Screening (third-party) Varies During application N/A Charged by provider; assistance-animal reviews typically free with documentation.
Holding Deposit (to reserve a unit) $250–$500 When property is taken off market for you Yes* Refundable per Holding Deposit Agreement; applied to move-in funds if you proceed.
Initial Move-In Wire Fee $14 With initial move-in funds No Applies only to the initial wire.
Renter’s Insurance Required Before key pickup N/A Provide proof of $100,000 liability. If not provided, auto-enrolled at $12/month until proof received.