This means the application process needs to be complete and sublease paperwork signed by all parties involved no later than November 30, 2011. There is a $150 sublease fee that needs to be...
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Resident FAQs
- How do I apply for a rental?
- What are your qualifications to rent?
- How much is the application fee?
- If we are married why do we both have to fill out an application?
- Will I be approved even if I do not have any credit history?
- Is the application fee refundable if I am denied?
- Do you rent to students?
- What if I have special circumstances that I need to tell you?
- What is best method of communication during the application process?
- What type of lease do you have at Real Estate Management, Inc.?
- How much is the security deposit?
- What is LMR – Last Months Rent? Why do I have to pre-pay LMR when I move into a student based rental property at move in?
- Why is rent not prorated on move in month or move out month on student-based properties?
- Why do I pay for parking if I live on east or north campus?
- Do you allow pets?
- If utilities are billed to me by REMI in addition to my rent, how do I pay?
- Where can I pay my rent?
- What is ACH?
- How do I address maintenance request repairs?
- What do I do in an emergency?
- Do I need approval to paint or change something in the home I am renting?
- Do I need renter’s insurance?
- When is my lease up?
- Can I sublease?
- I am getting a new roommate - do they have to apply?
- What if my roommate does not pay rent, am I responsible?
- Where can I get a floor plan of the residence that I am moving into?
The easiest and quickest way is to apply online
REMI’s application fee is $20 per adult occupying the property.
Our rental application only provides for information for one applicant, only one application fee is due.
REMI will still complete a thorough rental process and evaluate all areas (background, rental history, income, sex offenders registry) before any decisions are made.
REMI evaluates all areas (background, rental history, income, sex offenders registry) during the rental application process and the application fee goes toward those screening costs. For that reason, the application fees are non-refundable.
Yes, and we treat students like anyone else. The student applicant must still qualify under the guidelines for the property being applied for. We will consider all forms of income, including student loans and grants. Some properties may require co-signers to qualify student residents for lack of income in addition to lack of credit and rental references. Just like regular co-signers, the co-signer for a student must qualify in place of the applicant.
Put your special circumstances in writing with your application. It is not necessary to explain your situation to our leasing agent or receptionist since they do not process applications.
We prefer that you email info@goremi.com. We typically reply within one business day. We normally will only communicate with one applicant in your party or family. You can also call 573-443-HOME.
We typically provide 12-month leases; we do on occasion consider short-term leases with management approval and additional monthly fee of $150.
The security deposit is equal to the monthly rent.
Last month’s rent is required at move in to be pre-paid so that if any roommates move out early, rents are already paid in advance since school is out.
All rents on move-in or move-out months are not prorated per our REMI lease – ½ month’s rent is due upon move-in.
All REMI parking lots are monitored and each vehicle should have a REMI sticker on the bumper. This is so unauthorized cars or guests are not parking in your designated area that may live farther out and walk to campus.
Yes, but not all of our properties allow pets. There are NO pets allowed on east or north campus, so please inquire prior to getting a pet. If you reside in a “pet approved” property there is a $20 monthly pet rent and $300 pet deposit due, of which $200 is refundable. Pet approval must be documented in writing with the REMI office. Pet policy is subject to change at any time without notice.
The third week of the month REMI will send a bill to resident indicating amount due. Copies of the original bill will be enclosed. REMI will have already paid the bill to the utility provider.
Click here to pay your rent online.
All rent checks should be made payable to: REMI – Real Estate Management, Inc.
Rent can be paid by mail to:
REMI
PO Box 642
Columbia, MO 65205
Drop Box: You may utilize our drop box located to the left of our office door.
In Person: Our office is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
By Phone: You may pay by credit or debit card over the phone if we do not have you set up on automatic credit/debit card payment.
Please specify your name and rental address in the memo field of your check to ensure that payment is credited to the correct account. Any rents lost in the mail will be treated as unpaid until received by owner/agent.
Acceptable forms of rent payment are personal checks, money orders, credit/debit card, ACH Payment. We do NOT accept cash in the office.
Automatic check withdrawal from the resident’s checking or savings account on a monthly basis. (All student properties MUST have ACH or additional fees apply).
For faster service, please submit your maintenance request online. For maintenance requests that require immediate attention please call 573-443-HOME. Call 911 in case of an emergency.
If you leave a message on the emergency line that is not deemed an emergency, you will be fined a flat fee of forty-five dollars ($45) for the call. If you happen to have an emergency during regular business hours, please do not leave a message if the voicemail answers. Please hang up and keep trying the office until you talk to a member of our staff.
**For FIRE, GAS LEAKS or Natural Disasters, call 911 First!**
REMI has a policy of NOT allowing tenants to paint their residence. Any and all changes or modifications to the property must be pre-approved AFTER receiving your written request at info@goremi.com. Please refer to your rental agreement as well.
REMI now requires all lease holders to provide renter’s insurance at the time of the lease signing. If there is damage to your personal property by way of flooding, leaks, fire or any other damage, it is your responsibility. Renter’s insurance is a good way to ensure that your personal belongings are safe and can be replaced if needed.
If you are a student you can be added onto your parent’s policy as a rider indicating your REMI address. Usually you can attain insurance through your car insurance agency. If you are a college student, it is possible that your parent’s home insurance covers your personal belongings. The cost of renter’s insurance is generally around eleven ($11) to thirteen ($13) dollars per month. Renter’s insurance gives you peace of mind.
Your lease states the termination date of your rental agreement. If would like to re-confirm the termination date, please e-mail us at info@goremi.com and we’ll gladly provide this information.
Yes, Real Estate Management is one of the few management companies that allow subleasing. Deadlines for sublease applications are November 30 and April 30 each school year. A $150 sublease fee MUST be paid prior to the new application to be processed. All applicants MUST go through our office for approval.
Any additional occupants must submit an application and application fee to be approved. REMI does this for your safety. We will conduct a full resident screening. Neither you nor us want you to inadvertently choose a roommate that may harm you or the property, or that can’t pay their rent. If the results of the screening are acceptable, we will give you the documentation that needs to be signed or we can schedule a time for all of you to come in and sign the authorizing paperwork. A fee to add or change roommates may apply.
Yes, all of our leases are joint severity, which means all parties on the lease are equally responsible. If a student, each student is required to have a guarantor and he or she is liable as well for rent to be paid in full each month.
Real Estate Management is unique; each property is different and most have been updated over the years. When the unit comes available our REMI agents show the actual unit that is coming up for lease since floor plans differ from unit to unit.
