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Locally Owned & Operated By:

April & Kevin Cope



P.O. Box 775
Seneca, SC 29679

864-903-1144
Fax: 866-230-4085

Kevin Cope
Broker In Charge

 

Tenant Services
Policies, Procedures & Information

24/7 Emergency Service
Rental Agreement
Exterior Apperance
Rental Application
Eviction
Renter's Insurance
Lawn Care
Rent Payment & Late Fees
Lease Termination
Repairs & Maintenance
Painting
Security Deposit
Pets
Utilities
Property Inspections
Vehicles
 
   

24/7 Emergency Service
Cope Property Management will be available 24/7 to answer emergency service calls. Please call 911 first in the event of fire, a medical emergency, domestic violence, or if someone's life is at risk in any way.
 
Exterior Appearance
Visible exterior areas around the rental property such as decks, stairs, porches, railings and grounds are to be kept free of all items that clutter and detract form the appearance of the property. This includes, but is not limited to: trash, boxes, storage receptacles, trash containers, yard tools, and personal property, etc.
 
Eviction
Violations to the lease agreement can result in immediate eviction. Such violations include, but are not limited to, property destruction, unlawful activity of any kind, pets where not allowed, late or absent rent payment, failure to maintain the yard, etc. Please keep a copy of your lease for your reference.
 
Lawn Care
Unless otherwise stated in the rental agreement, it is the responsibility of the tenant to maintain the yard. This includes regular grass cutting and weed eating. If a tenant allows the yard to become overgrown and Cope Property Management has to pay someone for lawn care, the tenant will be billed for the services. Nonpayment for the service and/or failure to maintain the yard can and will result in eviction.
 
Lease Termination
Tenants are required to sign a 1 year lease. Should the need arise to terminate the lease agreement for whatever reason before the 12 months are up, the tenant forfeits his/her deposit and may be held liable for the remaining months of the agreement. In some cases, if the tenant will provide a FULL 30 days written notice stating their intentions to terminate the lease, they may be released from agreement without being held liable for the remaining months. In either case the security deposit will be forfeited.
 
Painting
If you would like to paint the interior or exterior of the rental home, you must have permission from the owner prior to painting. In most cases the owner will want to approve the color(s).
 
Pets
Pets are prohibited unless allowed in the terms of the lease. Upon inspecting the property, if a pet if found and there is property damage caused by the pet, the tenant will have 14 days to vacate the property. If there is no damage caused by the pet, the tenant will be ask to remove the pet from the premises immediately. The owner may elect to terminate the lease agreement due to a violation of the terms of agreement.
 
Property Inspections
It is our policy to inspect the property at least quarterly. The tenant will be notified in writing the week before and a time will be scheduled by phone. It is not our intention to surprise a tenant and show up without warning unless we have reason to believe the property is being willfully damaged or abused.
 
Residential Rental Agreement
Residential Rental Agreements are required for all our properties. The standard term is 12 months. Exceptions may be made only with the owner's approval.
 
Rental Application
Each perspective tenant will be required to fill out a rental application even if their name is not on the lease. A $10 rental application fee is required of each individual on the lease to cover the cost of a credit check. It is important that accurate information is provided. Lying on the rental application is reason to dismiss the applicant.
 
Renter's Insurance

Tenants are encouraged to obtain Renter's Insurance to cover their belongings in the event of fire or damage of any kind. The property owner is NOT liable for your belongings at any time.

 
Rent Payment & Late Fees
Rent is due on the 1st of each month. If not paid by the 5th, a $5.00 per day late fee is assessed..  If it is not paid by the 10th an additional $25.00 late fee is due.  Please be advised that rent not paid by the 5th can result in eviction proceedings.  Rent not received by the 10th will result in termination of the lease agreement and eviciton. Please contact our office if you foresee difficulty paying the rent on time. There are a few exceptions.
 
Repairs & Maintenance
The property owners prefer that major repairs, remodeling and maintenance be handled by the property management company.
 
Security Deposit
Security deposits in the amount of 1 months rent are required for each property and are due at the signing of the lease agreement. The security deposit is refunded to the tenant minus monies for repairs and rent due within 30 days after the property is surrendered. If a forwarding address is not provided, the tenant may lose his rights to his/her security deposit.
 
Utilities

Utilities are the responsibility of the tenant. Please have utilities changed into you name as soon as possible.  You will have 2 days from the date of the lease before utilities will be disconnected.

 
Vehicles
All vehicles parked on the property or along the roadside must have current a current license.  It is unlawful to have a visibly parked car without a tag.
 

 
30 Notification to Terminate Lease

 

 
 
Kevin & April Cope are licensed real estate agents in SC.
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