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Every fee we can charge a tenant, what it is, and why it is there. Most of these are rarely charged. Tap a fee to open it.
Your lease is the final word on what you owe. This page explains the charges in plain English. If a number on your ledger does not match what you read here, call us at 719.581.RENT and we will walk through it with you.
What it is. The actual cost of screening you: the credit and background report, supplemental Colorado criminal history, income verification, and the payment and processing costs that come with them.
Why it exists and what it gets you. We cannot screen you without it. You pay once for each adult applicant. It is usually not refundable once screening has run. If you bring a portable screening report, there is no application fee.
What it is. A third party, PetScreening.com, builds a profile for each pet and gives it a paw score. They charge for that, and the amount is out of our hands.
Why it exists and what it gets you. The profile tells us about your pet, and the paw score sets your monthly pet inspection fee. There is no fee to ask for an assistance animal.
What it is. Rent is the amount in your lease. Your lease may add parking, shared-area costs or other items.
Why it exists and what it gets you. Everything that is charged with your rent is written in your lease. Nothing is added that the lease does not describe.
What it is. Either you pay the utility company directly, or you reimburse us, as your lease says.
Why it exists and what it gets you. This is what it costs to run your home.
What it is. A package built into every Eclipse lease: HVAC air filter delivery where a home needs filters, credit building from on-time rent, identity protection, utility setup help, a rewards program, self-inspections and tenant liability insurance.
Why it exists and what it gets you. It meets the insurance your lease requires, so you do not have to shop for a policy. If you carry your own renters insurance that meets the lease requirements and upload proof to Second Nature's portal, the monthly package charge is lowered once Second Nature approves it.
What it is. Pet rent is extra rent for each pet. The inspection fee is monthly and depends on the pet's paw score: 5 Paws $10, 4 Paws $20, 3 Paws $30, 1 or 2 Paws $40. A 1-paw rating is usually not approved.
Why it exists and what it gets you. Pets raise the chance of damage. Pet rent helps cover that for the owner, and the inspections let us check on the home. Assistance animals are not pets, and no pet fees apply to them.
What it is. Money held against damage and unpaid rent. It is not a fee, and it is not your last month's rent.
Why it exists and what it gets you. It is returned after you move out, less anything the lease allows us to deduct, with an itemized statement. See how long the return takes.
What it is. Covers the paperwork, the screening of the new tenant, and a new lease.
Why it exists and what it gets you. Everyone on a lease is responsible for it, so a new person has to be screened and added in writing.
What it is. Covers the paperwork and a new lease when someone leaves the lease but others stay.
Why it exists and what it gets you. Moving out does not release a person from the lease. Removing them takes a form, everyone's signature and this fee.
What it is. Covers the paperwork and time for other changes to an existing lease.
Why it exists and what it gets you. A written change keeps everyone on the same page. Adding or removing a tenant is not a lease modification. Those are the two fees above.
What it is. Tenant-caused damage is charged at the vendor's invoice. Missed appointment: $75 or the vendor's invoice, whichever is greater. Landlord present with a vendor at the tenant's request: $400. Lockout, if we let you in: $50 in business hours, $100 after hours.
Why it exists and what it gets you. These are rare. They cover real costs when a vendor or our staff has to make a trip because of something on the tenant's side.
What it is. $500 per unauthorized pet, $100 for each day the pet is present, and $120 for each additional pet inspection.
Why it exists and what it gets you. It is much easier to ask first. If you have a pet and have not told us, tell us now.
What it is. $500 cleaning fee and a $200 inspection fee.
Why it exists and what it gets you. Smoke damages a home and stays in it. These cover the cleaning and the check.
What it is. There is no set amount. Most Eclipse leases require professional cleaning, and you pay the cleaning vendor directly.
Why it exists and what it gets you. The home has to be back to move-in condition, apart from normal wear and tear. Bring us the receipts from the cleaners. See cleaners we can recommend.
What it is. Usually equal to one month's rent. Your lease has the exact terms.
Why it exists and what it gets you. It covers the cost of finding a new tenant when you leave before the lease ends. You also owe rent until a new tenant takes possession or the lease ends, whichever is earlier.
What it is. Charged when you stay past the end of the lease without a new one. If you give notice and do not leave, it is $100 a day.
Why it exists and what it gets you. The owner may have a new tenant waiting, and a late move-out costs real money.
What it is. Charged only after rent is 7 or more calendar days late. Colorado law sets that limit. Your lease has the late fee that applies to you.
Why it exists and what it gets you. If you know you will be late, call us before the 1st. We would rather work with you than charge you.
What it is. Charged when a payment is returned by your bank. The payment is reversed and still has to be paid.
Why it exists and what it gets you. It covers what the bank charges us. After two returned payments, only certified funds are accepted for that home.
What it is. Charged on some payments made in person or by credit card. Your lease has the exact fee.
Why it exists and what it gets you. Handling these payments costs money. Paying from your bank account in the tenant portal is free.
What it is. Charged if the liability insurance your lease requires lapses.
Why it exists and what it gets you. The owner requires coverage for the whole lease. Staying enrolled in the Resident Benefit Package, or keeping your own policy on file, avoids it.
What it is. Depends on the case, usually around $500.
Why it exists and what it gets you. Only charged if a case is filed. Please call us before it gets that far.
This list may not include every possible charge. See also the tenant fee FAQ, how to pay rent and the Tenant Center.
