Gunnels Rentals

Our Commitment

Delivering exceptional customer service and care for all parties involved, with a focus on exceeding client expectations.

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Comprehensive Rental Services

  • Ethical Management: Adherence to Virginia's legal and ethical standards.
  • Tenant Selection: Utilizing TransUnion for thorough background and credit checks, including employment history and reference verification.
  • Lease Facilitation: Assistance in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing lease agreements.
  • Fair Housing Compliance: Strict adherence to fair housing laws and regulations.
  • Property Inspection: Organizing showings and inspections for prospective tenants.
  • Lease Coordination: Managing lease commencements, key distribution, and housekeeping guidelines.
  • Cleaning Coordination: Pre and post-lease renewal cleaning services.
  • Vendor Coordination: Liaising with trusted vendors for repairs and maintenance.
  • Tenant Issue Resolution: Promptly addressing and resolving tenant concerns.
  • Payment Management: Handling rent and deposit transactions, with a preference for Zelle or Relay Banking
  • Marketing and Advertising: Through Broker for all rental listings.
  • Exclusive Landlord Representation: Maintaining sole brokerage relationships with landlords.
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Fee Structure

  • New Lease Agreement Fee: Half a month's rent due at lease signing.
  • Management Fee: 10% of each monthly rent payment.
  • Property Maintenance: Authorization to spend up to $250 on property-related issues, with direct billing to owners.
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Roles and Duties

Marketing and Tenant Acquisition

  • Advertising: Create listings, post on rental platforms, and leverage social media and our real estate networks.
  • Property Showings: Schedule and conduct property tours with approved tenants.
  • Tenant Screening: Perform background checks, credit assessments, income verification, and rental history checks.
  • Lease Agreements: Draft, negotiate, and execute rental contracts.

Rent Collection and Financial Management

  • Rent Collection: Ensure timely collection of rent and implement late fee policies if applicable.
  • Financial Reporting: Maintain accurate financial records, prepare monthly or quarterly reports for the property owner, and track income vs. expenses.
  • Budgeting: Develop budgets for maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
  • Deposits and Refunds: Handle security deposits, move-out inspections, and refunds.

Maintenance and Repairs

  • Routine Maintenance: Schedule and oversee regular upkeep (landscaping, cleaning, inspections).
  • Emergency Repairs: Respond to urgent repair requests such as plumbing, electrical, or HVAC issues.
  • Vendor Management: Hire and supervise contractors, cleaners, and maintenance staff.
  • Property Inspections: Conduct annual inspections to ensure the property is well maintained and tenants comply with lease terms.

Tenant Relations and Communication

  • Point of Contact: Act as the primary liaison between tenants and owners.
  • Conflict Resolution: Address tenant complaints, disputes, or violations diplomatically.
  • Lease Renewals: Negotiate renewal terms and manage rent increases.
  • Move-In/Move-Out Coordination: Oversee the process, including inspections and handover of keys.

Legal and Compliance

  • Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all operations comply with local, state, and federal housing laws (e.g., fair housing regulations, eviction laws).
  • Evictions: Provide necessary documentation and support for evictions.
  • Insurance and Safety: Ensure proper insurance coverage and compliance with safety regulations (fire alarms, smoke detectors, etc.).
  • Record-Keeping: Maintain documentation of leases, communications, repairs, and inspections.

Strategic Management and Property Value

  • Market Analysis: Monitor rental market trends to adjust rent prices competitively.
  • Property Improvements: Recommend and manage upgrades to enhance property value and tenant satisfaction if necessary with coordination of the owner.
  • Owner Reporting: Provide regular updates.

Applicant Information

Name

SSN / ITIN

Date Of Birth

Home Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Email Address

Current Living Details

Current Address

Rental Amount

Years At Current Address

Landlord's Name

Landlord's Address

Previous Living Details

Previous Address

Rental Amount

Years At Previous Address

Landlord's Name

Landlord's Address

Current Employment

Currently Employed By

Years At Company

Position

Salary (Wk., Mo., Yr.)

Supervisor

Phone Number

Previous Employment

Previously Employed By

Years At Company

Position

Salary (Wk., Mo., Yr.)

Supervisor

Phone Number

Additional Occupant

Name

Age

Relationship

Email Address

Vehicle Information

Number of Vehicles

Make

Model

License Number

Animals (If Applicable)

Name of Animal

Type

Breed

Color

Weight

Armed Services (If Applicable)

Branch

Rank

Outfit

Telephone

Additional Income (If Applicable)

Amount

Bank / Savings Account

Bank Name

Bank Address

Type of Account

Account Number

Rental & Credit History

Reason For Leaving Current Residence

Have you ever been rejected for residency? If so, explain.

Have you ever refused to pay rent when due, been a defendant in an unlawful detainer action or eviction, or otherwise been sued by a landlord for matters related to a tenancy? If so, please give details and the status of any pending actions.

Have you ever filed for bankruptcy? If so, please give the dates of filing and case status.

References

Reference 1 Name

Reference 1 Phone Number

Reference 2 Name

Reference 2 Phone Number

Reference 3 Name

Reference 3 Phone Number

Criminal History

Has any Applicant ever been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or entered a plea of no contest to any felony, or to any misdemeanor for a crime that involved harm to any other person or property, or moral turpitude? If the answer is Yes, please give all details, including the specific offense(s), date(s), sentence(s) and jurisdiction(s) in which the offenses occurred, as well as any information on the status of any current probation.

ServiceMembers

For purposes of this Section 10, a "Servicemember" is defined as a member of the armed forces of the United States or a member of the Virginia National Guard serving on fulltime duty or a Civil Service technicians with a National Guard unit, and"Military Orders" is defined as: (i) a permanent change of station orders to depart thirty-five miles or more (radius) from the location of the Premises; (ii) temporary duty orders in excess of three months' duration to depart thirty-five miles (radius) from the location of the Premises; (iii) a discharge or release from active duty with the armed forces of the United States or from full-time duty or technician status with the Virginia National Guard; or (iv) an order to report to government-supplied quarters resulting in the forfeiture of basic allowance for quarters.

Are you currently a Servicemember?

If Yes, do you currently have any pending Military Orders?

Recreational Vehicles

Check if any applicant owns:

Fees & Obligations

APPLICATION FEE/THIRD PARTY COSTS/APPLICATION DEPOSIT: Each Applicant must pay at the time this Application is made the following, non-refundable amounts: i) an Application Fee in the amount specified by Gunnels Group Rentals, and (ii) payment for third party costs incurred by Landlord in the amount specified by Gunnels Group Rentals. In addition, the Applicant must pay an Application Deposit in the amount specified by Gunnels Group Rentals at the time this Application is made, which may be refundable to Applicant, in accordance with Section 13 of this Application. The Application Deposit will convert into the Security Deposit on the Commencement Date of the Lease.

OBLIGATION TO ENTER INTO LEASE/ DAMAGES: Upon submission of this Application by Applicant, Agent reserves the right to remove the Dwelling Unit from the available rent list. If this Application is denied by Landlord, the Application Deposit shall be refunded to Applicant. If this Application is approved and Applicant fails to rent the Dwelling Unit, Landlord shall be entitled to retain that part of the Application Deposit equal to Landlord's actual damages and expenses as provided in Section 55.1-1203 of the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act ("VRLTA").

Guaranty

Please provide the following information if the Lease will be guaranteed, in accordance with the Rental Selection Criteria of Listing Broker or Landlord.

Guarantor 1

Guarantor 2

Guarantor 3

Final Terms & Signatures

APPLICANT INVESTIGATION: Applicant should exercise whatever due diligence Applicant deems necessary with respect to information on the Dwelling Unit, including without limitation, mold, lead-based paint, pests or insects, and any sexual offenders registered under Chapter 23 (sec. 19.2-387 et seq.) of Title 19. Information regarding registered sex offenders may be obtained by contacting your local police department or the Department of State Police, Central Records Exchange at (804) 674-2000 or www.vsp.state.va.us. Upon Applicant's request, Landlord will provide Applicant with a copy of the Lease for review.

INFORMATION CORRECT: Each Applicant hereby certifies that the information contained in this Application is true and correct to the best of Applicant's knowledge and belief. Each Applicant hereby authorizes Listing Broker to conduct a credit check on Applicant and such background checks as determined appropriate by Listing Broker to verify information provided herein by Applicant for approval or rejection of this Application.

We have read the terms and conditions of this Application. We understand this is a binding contract separate and apart from the Lease.

Applicant 1

Applicant 2

Applicant 3

Guarantor 1

Guarantor 2

Guarantor 3

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