If the Outgoing Tenant has a pet, this may not necessarily mean that another pet will be allowed. Do you have a pet or did the Outgoing Tenant have a pet?Ĭall our office to ask if a specific unit allows pets. Please do not move into the unit before this day. On the effective date of the “Change of Residence Status” Addendum. If the keys do not match, then it will be assumed that the originals were lost, and you (the Incoming Tenant) will be responsible for a lock change at the end of your Lease Term. It is important to match the keys you receive to the original keys the Outgoing Tenant received from us. Windermere does not coordinate the key exchange. You should arrange to pick up the keys from the Outgoing Tenant.Please make sure to verify with the utility companies (such as Water/Sewer, Garbage, Electricity, Gas, etc.) prior to signing a lease to make sure all bills are current. You take responsibility for all utilities indicated in the lease agreement. All outstanding balances must be paid in full prior to a Lease Takeover being accepted. You will be provided a copy of the lease documents and move-in inspection that was performed when the original tenant(s) signed their lease.All signatures must be received within 3 days of your approval notification. The Lease Takeover is not completed until all parties (current tenants, exiting tenants, and future tenants) have signed. Once approved, all parties will need to come to our office to sign a “Change of Residence Status Addendum.” This addendum will state the effective date (start date) of the Lease Takeover.Once approved for the Lease Takeover, you need to do the following: What happens after my application has been approved? However, the application process can be delayed significantly by not returning calls or emails, or providing proper documentation promptly. When all parties communicate well, the process takes a few days. How long does the application process take? We advise them to use Craigslist, local media sources (like the Bellingham Herald or the Western front), word of mouth, or to post flyers. Outgoing tenants are responsible for advertising their own unit.

Windermere does not keep a list of current lease takeovers unless the outgoing tenant chooses to pay for our advertising services. Where are the current “Lease Takeovers” advertised? This means all current tenants are vacating the unit and you will be taking the unit in its current condition. If you are taking the remainder of the Lease from the previous Tenant(s) who have not completed their Lease Term, you are “ assuming a lease/Lease Takeover” until their original lease ends. If one or more other roommates are NOT moving out and you’re moving in, then you are a roommate. Are you becoming a Roommate or Assuming an existing Lease?

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