Focus PropertiesTenant Move-In Costs
An example based on an average $1,200 rental home. Your actual costs may vary.
Expected costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent | $1,200 |
| Tax | $21 (1.75%) |
| Security Deposit | $1,200 |
| Application Fee | $80 ($40 per adult) |
| Cleaning Deposit | $200 |
| Pet Deposit | $150 optional average |
| Total | $2,851 |
Background check priorities
The application fee supports screening in the following order.
| Order | Check | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evictions & Rental History | Very High |
| 2 | Criminal | High |
| 3 | Income | Medium |
| 4 | Credit | Low |
Recent evictions and poor rental history can be difficult to place. Criminal history is reviewed case by case based on recency, nature, and frequency. Household income should generally be at least three times the rent. Credit is rarely the sole reason for denial unless significant debts must be paid.