Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Tenants

All currently available rental properties will be found on our Available Properties page and on several other websites, including but not limited to: Hotpads, Trulia, Zillow, Lovely, Apartment Guide, RentPath, Rentals.com and Rent.com.

At Carolina Moves, showings can be scheduled on our website at "Find A Property" or by calling 864.432.1793. A list of questions specific to the property requirements will be required to be completed prior to scheduling along with a picture ID.

When you look at any of our Carolina Moves properties you will see an Available Now icon, which indicates that you could move into the property immediately or an availability date that will indicate the earliest move-in date for the property.

All of our applications are available online directly through our Carolina Moves Property Management website. Click here to APPLY NOW or you can find a link at the top of each page as well as in the detail section of each available property.

There is a $55 non-refundable application fee per applicant 18 or older.

Normally, once all information is received along with your application fee(s), the application process is usually completed within one-two business days. During the primary season (March – August) and due to a high volume of applications sometimes it may take longer.

All prospective tenants of a Carolina Moves rental property must be 18 years of age or older and must submit an application for tenancy and pay a $55 non-refundable application fee. In considering whether or not to approve an applicant, Carolina Moves considers the following key factors:

• Ability to Pay Rent- Verifiable gross monthly household income must be equal to or greater than 3 times the monthly rental rate of the property an applicant is seeking to occupy.
• Employment Verification.
• Credit History - Each person 18 years old or older is required to have a 600 credit score or higher.
• Criminal Background - Must meet the requirements of a national criminal background check for the property in reference.
• Present and Former Landlord References - Must have a reasonably positive rental and/or mortgage history with references and no recent evictions. Applications with evictions within the past 5yrs. will not qualify nor will those with outstanding judgements.

All properties are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, country of national origin, handicap, or familial status.

Even if you don't have any credit history, you will still be required to submit an application and pass the background and eviction screening. Please see the application requirements for all details about requirements for the application.

No, we do not permit day cares or any other businesses to be run out of a Carolina Moves residential rental property.

Yes, pets of non-restricted breeds are allowed only in our pet friendly properties with a $50 pet acceptance fee and $250 non-refundable pet fee (per pet) due on your move in date. Some additional size and breed restrictions may apply to a specific property and will be noted in the property description.

• Pet policies are determined prior to the Owner listing the property and are non-negotiable.
• No more than 2 pets are permitted in any Carolina Moves property.
• No exotic pets or farm animals will be allowed, without exception.
• All pets and service animal request must complete a third-party screening, be approved, have an addendum added to the lease, prior to obtaining the pet or the pet being brought to the home.

Once your application is approved, you will be notified by a Carolina Moves Property Manager. At this time you will be required to sign a Carolina Moves Rental Agreement and submit security deposit funds equal to, at minimum, one month's rent.

Yes, Carolina Moves requires a security deposit equal to at least 1 month's rent. Security deposits are considered the property of the tenant and are placed in a Carolina Moves Trust Account and will remain in a Carolina Moves Trust Account until such a time as the tenant vacates the property. At that time, Carolina Moves reserves the right to disperse the tenant's security deposit, as necessary by the tenant's lease terms and law, within 30 days.

A move out inspection will be performed when you vacate the property and any damages beyond normal wear and tear or any unpaid balances on your account will be deducted from your security deposit at that time. You are entitled to an accounting of any deductions from your security deposit, as well as a refund of remaining funds and that will be provided to you within 30 days of your move out.

Unless specifically indicated in the property description, it is the responsibility of the tenant to set up all utility and public service accounts in the tenant's name and provide proof of transfer. Carolina Moves requires utility account information to show that such accounts have been placed in the name of the tenant prior to the tenant taking possession of the rental property.

No, unfortunately, security deposits that are paid upon approval of tenancy are non-refundable, even if you decided not to move into the property. However, if you never accepted tenancy and didn't obtain keys to the property, you will not be charged any additional damages above and beyond the security deposit you originally put down. Please bear in mind that handing over a security deposit constitutes a binding verbal contract to rent the property. If you put down the deposit prior to having your application approved, should your application be rejected your deposit will be returned to you. However, if your application is accepted, your deposit will not be returned even if you decide not to rent the home.

Yes.

Yes, the landlord's insurance will only cover the structure of the rental property; it does not cover any of your personal belongings. Carolina Moves requires you to have proof of Renter's Insurance prior to the start date of your lease agreement and before your keys are released for occupancy.

All prospective tenants of a Carolina Moves rental property must be 18 years of age or older and must submit an application for tenancy and pay a $55 non-refundable application fee. In considering whether or not to approve an applicant, Carolina Moves considers the following key factors:

Anyone 18 yrs or older is required to apply and pay an application fee.  Each person must complete an individual application and include all occupants on each application.  Application fees are $55 per person and are NON-REFUNDABLE. 

Approval is based on the following criteria:

• At lease one adult applicant must have a credit score of 600 or higher.
• Proof of sufficient income. The applicant with the 600 credit score or higher must have a verified gross income equal to 3X (three times) or greater than the monthly rental amount, or all applicants that have a 600 or higher credit score may combine income that is equal to 3X (three times) or greater than the monthly rental amount.
• Verified proof of income as noted in the application.
• Completed pet screening and requirements must be completed and acceptable to the pet policies as listed for both the property and Carolina Moves.
• Within the past 5 years, no evictions, no open bankruptcy, and no criminal charges.

All properties are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, country of national origin, handicap, or familial status.