Lease modifications are a process in which a resident or guarantor are removed or added to an existing lease. Since our leases are joint and several in nature it is required that all existing parties to the lease agree to such changes prior to the addition or removal or a tenant from the lease. This form must be printed off, filled out in its entirety, and notarized with all parties present, in order for a lease modification to be complete.
Please note that Hometeam will NOT accept incomplete packets.
Please also note that the 3rd page (Application) will need to be printed for every new applicant. If 3 people are being added to the lease 3 of that portion of the packet must be printed and turned in along with the packet.
Click HERE to print the documents needed to add/remove occupants from the lease.
Register your guest for guest parking at this link: https://marker-api.com/parking/guestparking
Please note each resident has a limit of 2 guest permits, and the guest permit can only last for a maximum of 7 days. Pricing subject to change.
This form is designed to state your intentions for the upcoming lease term, guide you through the renewal process, and assist our staff in preparing the necessary paperwork.
Here’s what you need to do for each option:
Trash and Recycling Services are provided by the City of Columbus and schedules can change monthly. To check when your address is slated for trash pickup, or other services, please use the City's website: https://new.columbus.gov/Services/Trash-Recycling-Bulk-Collection/Find-My-Collection-Day
Set Up AutoPay
To simplify your monthly rent payments, we highly recommend setting up AutoPay through the Resident Portal. AutoPay will automatically deduct your rent from your preferred payment method, ensuring you never miss a payment deadline.
AutoPay by Group or Individual
Once AutoPay is activated, you'll receive notifications and reminders about upcoming rent payments so youcan adequately prepare. Additionally, the system will send confirmation emailsfor each successful payment submission.
All residents and guarantors can manage their AutoPay settings, review past payments, and make any necessary adjustments to their preferences by logging into the Resident Portal.
For any rent-related questions or concerns, please contact rentpayments@htcolumbus.com.
All leases provide Water/Sewer at $20 per person, per month (subject to change.) Water cannot be set up with the City of Columbus separately and has to remain in the name of the landlord at this time.
For all other utilities (Electric, internet, cable, gas [where applicable]) the resident is responsible for setting up utility accounts with the providers directly and maintaining service through the end of the lease term.
To make sure everything runs smoothly when you move into your new home, we kindly ask you to set up gas and electric in your name prior to your arrival. You'll need to contact both the gas and electricity providers, tell them your unit address, and ask them to set up the utilities in your name or the name of someone else living with you.
Please review the attached sheet for any special exceptions regarding your unit, such as a different address format or the need to set up multiple meters under a single name: Utility Setup Helper
We want to emphasize the importance of scheduling the start date of your utilities to align with your lease start date. Any utility bill received by Hometeam during your contracted lease term will incur an admin fee of $50 per bill.
If you have any questions that cannot be addressed by your utility provider, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at utilities@htcolumbus.com.
The City of Columbus has limitations on unreasonably loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise of such character or duration as to disturb the peace and quiet of the community or any resident thereof, in particular between the hours of 11:00p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day, Monday through Friday; between the hours of 11:00 p.m. Friday and 8:00 a.m. Saturday, except that on Saturdays following national holidays the hours shall be 11:00 p.m. Friday to 7:00 a.m. Saturday; and between the hours of 11:00 p.m. Saturday and 9:00 a.m. Sunday.
If you have issues with a neighbor being too loud, try talking to them directly. If that doesn't work, or you're not comfortable doing it, contact City of Columbus Police Department (non-emergency) for assistance.
If you are the sole party to a lease agreement you may release your apartment at any point by transferring the lease to another individual who meets all rental qualifications.
Re-leasing (Aka: Subleasing) is a process in which a resident (tenant) or guarantor is removed from a lease and a new tenant is added in their place to an existing lease. Since our leases are joint and several in nature, it is required that all existing parties to the lease agree to such changes prior to the addition or removal of a tenant from the lease.
This form must be printed off, filled out in its entirety, and notarized with all parties present, in order for a lease modification to be complete.
Please note that Hometeam will NOT accept incomplete packets.
The 3rd page (Application) will need to be printed for every new applicant. If 4 people are being added to the lease, 4 copies of that portion of the packet must be printed and turned in along with the packet.
Click HERE to print the documents needed to add/remove occupants from the lease.
There is an applicable lease transfer fee and all parties must complete all applicable paperwork.
Subleasing the unit without written consent of management is a violation of the lease agreement and could lead to eviction.
In a Joint Lease with multiple parties, all parties of the lease must consent in writing via the release documents provided above to the replacement of one or more roommates.
All subleases and re-leases are performed AS-IS, meaning the landlord will not clean or paint between occupants' stay in the unit.
Policies:
• All re-leases come with a lease transfer fee that is assessed to the vacating tenant.
• The incoming tenant pays an application fee, which is non-refundable if the re-lease is not completed.
• ALL re-leases are "AS-IS." The landlord will not clean or paint. Incoming residents accept the room or unit as left by the previous resident.
• Release documents will not be issued until the re-lease fee is paid in full.
• All re-lease paperwork is required to be completed 14 business days prior to the re-lease taking place.
• A re-lease is not complete until all re-lease documents are signed by all parties, including the lease, as well as countersigned by management.
• All re-leases begin on the first of the month. We will no longer prorate or handle the finances involved in the release process. If residents wish to work something out between themselves, they are welcome to do so, but we will no longer accomodate a start date that isn't the first of the month. Parties are welcome to switch keys amongst each other at any point after the 1st of the month in which the release begins.
• All re-leases cover the remainder of their entire lease. Should they wish to move back in at a later date, they can complete a secondary release close to the time they wish to move back in.
IF YOU LIVED WITH US BEFORE, PLEASE NOTE THE PROCESS FORSUBMITTING PROOF OF COVERAGE HAS CHANGED – PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Each Resident is required to provide proof of Liability Insurance coverage of $100,000. To satisfy this requirement you have two options:
There is a substantial benefit to obtaining and maintaining your own Renter’s Insurance coverage throughout the lease, not least of which is that it protects your personal belongings and oftentimes, your vehicle, while it’s parked at your residence. Renter’s policies can often be cheaper than the Forced-Placed coverage. Forced-placed coverage does not protect or insure your belongings.
RULES AND PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING PROOF OF COVERAGE
Additionally Interested Party
Marker HT CBUS MGMT, LLC
PO BOX 19219
Atlanta, GA 31126
If you’re unsure what this means or how to get the information reflected on your policy, ask your Insurance Agent for help.
THIS IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE FOR POLICY DOCS BEING DENIED – Failure to reflect the correct name/address as an Additionally Interested Party.
The typical term for our leases are mid to late August to the end of July.
However, we typically have a dozen vacant units throughout the year and will allow move-ins at any time for those units. If it's January and you need a place, we can likely accommodate you, on a limited basis.
Lease Renewal Season begins in September each year with the guaranteed ability to renew your lease for the following year expiring around 10/1. You may still be able to renew your lease after this date, though the unit is available to the market after that date and anyone else has the ability to rent it for the following year.