Most landlords or property managers are going to charge an application fee so that you can live there. This can seem like a hassle to deal with and can add up quickly if you plan to apply to a few apartments. But often this is done to help make sure that only serious tenants will apply and it can cover the background check and the credit check. The landlord will be able to choose the type of   fee that they would like to charge.

Before the landlord is allowed to charge you any type of application fee, there are a few things that they need to put down in a written notice. This gives you a chance to look over what the fees are for and decide whether you want to proceed with the application and the fee that is attached to it or not. Some of the things that need to be included in the written notice include:

# What information is going to be gathered during the screening and how the landlord is going to use that information.

# That the results, depending on the situation, will help lead to the application being denied so there are fewer surprises later on.

# The contact information for the reporting agency that they use and the notification that you do have a right to get a free copy of the report and do a challenge on some of the results if you are denied.

Landlords are not allowed to charge an outrageous fee just for them to make money off people who are trying to find a place to live. They can only charge the actual amount that it will cost them to do the screening and nothing more. And the landlord is only allowed to charge for a screening if they provide that written notice we talked about before, allowing the tenant a chance to know what is going on and to decide whether they would like to do the screenings or not. These screenings are often between $35 to $75 total.

Moving into a luxury apartment can be a smart move. They allow you to have a space that you will love for a long time to come. That is why you need to check out our   luxury apartments in Albuquerque to see if they are the right ones for you. You will love the luxurious new home that you get to call your own and the space, amenities, and more that come with some of our amazing apartments. And they could be yours! Contact a member of our staff today to learn more and to take a tour.