Q: What areas does Property Works!TM service?
A: We specialize in properties in Hendersonville, Goodlettsville, Madison, Nashville, Antioch, Inglewood, Bellevue & Hermitage.
Q: How do I find out which properties are available?
A: Please visit "Rental Properties" page and look for the word "AVAILABLE" (will include available date as well.) If there are no available properties, but you would like to find out about properties that will be coming available in the near future, please call us at 615-859-3741 or email us at: propertyworks@comcast.net
Q: How do I view a property?
A: Call our office, send an email, or fill out our contact form, and we will set up a private property showing for you.
Q: What are your standard rental requirements?
A: The most important requirements are a two year verifiable rental history and a one year employment history as well as current employment information.
Q: Will you perform a thorough check if I apply for a rental property?
A: Yes. You need to fill out an application form (if you use the ONLINE APPLICATION found on this website, please fill the form out COMPLETELY) and we will check the information you provide on the application, including past and current rental history, current employment, and your credit.
Please Note: The initial online application on our website is FREE! The standard $30 credit application processing fee will apply ONLY after we are further into the process of an actual property rental to you, and will be processed only with your prior permission (should you choose to fill out our online application.) We will NEVER process an application or charge a fee without permission from our applicants.
Q: Do you run a credit check on every applicant?
A: We do run a credit check on all our applicants, even when your credit is good. This process is necessary for us, and a benefit to our applicants in that a credit check can sometimes uncover false, incorrect or outdated information in your credit report that you will want to address.
Q: What about bankruptcy?
A: If you are currently in bankruptcy, we cannot rent to you. If you have a previous bankruptcy, but have since firmly re-established your good credit, we are willing to be flexible. Please call us for further consultation.
Q: What about pets?
A: Pets are allowed on most of our properties as we understand that pets are a part of your family. A majority of our properties do allow either one cat, or one small dog, with a one pet maximum. Unfortunately we cannot NOT allow a large dog.
Pets will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If your pet is allowed, there will be a mandatory pet deposit and an additional monthly charge.
Q: What about smoking?
A: We have a smoking fee of $500.00 which is nonrefundable for anyone who chooses to allow smoking of any sort inside the rental unit. The reason for this policy is that the smell of smoke penetrates all wood surfaces, paint & carpets. This causes additional time, labor & material necessary for cleaning, and the repainting of your residence with a special paint, upon vacancy.
Therefore, this policy is in force for any tenant that allows any smoking inside their residence. This includes, friends, family, guests, etc. If you are a smoker, or nonsmoker, and do not wish to pay the $500 fee, please do not allow smoking in your residence. If you choose not to pay the fee initially but then later allow smoking, you will be charged the $500.
Please be advised that the $500 fee does not include the repairs for any damages such as cigarette burns in carpets, countertops, flooring, etc. but only for the required de-fumigation painting upon move out.
Q: What About Roommates, Visitors, and Sub-Leasing?
A: Roommates will be subject to the same move-in procedures, background checks and requirements as our primary tenants. Roommates may not be moved in without prior written permission and a thorough check is completed and accepted by Property Works!TM. Sub-leasing is never allowable for any reason. ANY visitors staying more than 72 total hours in any 30 day period require WRITTEN authorization. A completed application with criminal background check must be on file prior to approval.
Q: Do you rent month to month?
A: No. All of our properties are available only by leases of six months or more. We have lease terms of 6, 12 months, 18 months and 2 years. Certain exceptions apply but only for real estate professionals who work with us regarding referrals and commissions.
Q: How do I apply for a property?
A: Call our office at 615-859-3741 or email us at: propertyworks@comcast.net and we will set up a private property showing for you. If you have not previously mailed or faxed us the online application, you will then fill out the application form and pay the non-refundable $30 credit application fee.
The normal turnaround time for an application is three days. At that time, we will contact you with additional requirements (varying depending upon property.)
Q: When approved, what day does the rent begin?
A: At the time of approval of your application, you will put down the security deposit, sign the lease and become responsible for rent from that day through the lease term. Regardless of whether or not you move in immediately, you must start paying the rent and take responsibility for the security of the property.
Q. Is my holding deposit refundable?
A: In the event the application for residency is not approved or accepted, or if the residence is not ready for occupancy on or before agreed move-in date, the holding deposit will be returned to the applicant.
If, however, the applicant is approved, agrees to a move-in date, and the property is removed from the market, and the applicant then fails to sign the rental agreement, fails to provide the additional funds required for occupancy, or does not take occupancy on the agreed upon scheduled move-in date, the holding deposit will be forfeited.
The holding deposit shall be applied toward the security deposit or rent when the rental agreement is signed.
Q: Is a personal check acceptable for my first month's rent and the security deposit?
A: No. The first month's rent (including any pro-rated days), and all deposits (security and pets) must be presented in certified funds. After the first month, you may pay your rent in personal check, money order or cashier's check.
