Question 1

Rental Application

Accepted Answer

You can fill out our secure web-based form here. Each individual over the age of 18 living at the rental property, must submit a separate rental application. After you press submit at the end you will have the opportunity pay the application fee via Paypal. Application fees are used to pay for background checks and staff processing time, they are non-refundable regardless of the landlord’s final approval decision. Any fees assessed by Paypal must be paid for by the applicant.

Question 2

Commercial Rental Application

Accepted Answer

You can fill out our secure web-based form here. After you press submit at the end you will have the opportunity to pay the application fee via Paypal. Application fees are used to pay for business background checks, personal background checks and staff processing time, they are non-refundable regardless of the landlord’s final approval decision. Any fees assessed by Paypal must be paid for by the applicant.

Question 3

Cosigner Rental Application

Accepted Answer

You can fill out our secure web-based form here. After you press submit at the end you will have the opportunity pay the application fee via Paypal. Application fees are used to pay for background checks and staff processing time, they are non-refundable regardless of the landlord’s final approval decision. Any fees assessed by Paypal must be paid for by the applicant.

To remove the title from your mobile app go to the 'Site & App' tab in your Owner's app and customize.

Question 4

Pay Application Fees

Accepted Answer

Application fees ($55 per applicant) can be paid by money orders or by using the below Paypal payment button. Note: Application fees are used to pay for background checks and staff processing time, they are non-refundable regardless of the landlord’s final decision on approval. Any fees assessed by paypal must be paid for by the applicant.

Question 5

Download W-9 Form

Accepted Answer

You can download and fill out a W-9 form here.

Question 6

What is a Commercial Activity License?

Accepted Answer

A commercial activity license is required for ALL for profit businesses operating in Philadelphia. Yes, you as an individual real estate investor with only a handful of properties or maybe just one property, qualify as a business. Therefore, you must get a commercial activity license. Luckily the license can be obtained completely online through the Department of Licenses & Inspections and is FREE. The predecessor to the Philadelphia commercial activity license was called the “business privilege license” and had cost $300.
If the property is owned by more than one person, each person needs to apply for their own commercial activity license.
You also need the commercial activity license in order to apply for the Housing Inspection / Rental License and receive the required certificates of rental suitability for new tenants.

Question 7

Why do I need a Housing Inspection / Rental License?

Accepted Answer

In order to legally rent a property in the City of Philadelphia a valid Rental License is required. From time to time proof of your Rental License will be requested. The most frequent example is enrollment in the PGW Landlord Cooperation program – in order to register you will need to provide your license number. Additionally, if you are ever in the unfortunate situation of having to evict a tenant, you may not be able to collect lost rent for any period of time where you did not have the appropriate license.
Each time a tenant rents your unit, you are required to provide them with a Certificate of Rental Suitability (free and easy to get here), but if you don’t have a current Rental License, you will not be able to obtain the certificate, so it is important to keep it up to date.

Question 8

Do I need a Landlord Insurance Policy?

Accepted Answer

This question comes up often when a property owner has been living in the unit, decides to move somewhere else and then wants to rent it out for the first time. Yes, you absolutely need to have a landlord’s insurance policy. This is just a homeowner’s insurance policy with different coverage specifications. Your tenants may have renter’s insurance, but that only covers their own personal belongings incase something happens and is in no way a substitute for a policy of your own. You still need a landlord policy to cover the property itself, personal liability, etc. There are even policy options and riders which cover things like vandalism and rent guarantees. Switching your homeowner’s policy to a landlord’s policy should be a very quick and easy call to your current insurance provider, but if you’d like quotes or referrals for a new insurance agent, we can recommend someone.
If you are a management client, we will need to be added as an additional insured party to your landlord policy. Additional insured is not the same as additional interest. Additional interest means we are simply kept apprised of policy changes; additional insured means we are actually afforded coverage in the event of a claim.

Question 9

When will I receive my Rental Disbursements?

Accepted Answer

If you are a property management client, you know that we as the management company will first collect the rent from your tenants each month, and then send it along to you. When exactly you can expect to receive it depends on a few factors, mainly being when we receive it. Leases have different rent due dates and grace periods. Typically when we are the ones writing the lease, we have rent due on the 1st and only allow a grace period of 2 days before late fees begin to accrue. We send out disbursements as soon as the funds are available. It needs to clear from the tenants’ bank account to ours, and then from ours to yours (one of the reasons why we have such a strict grace period and heavy late fees in our leases is because we are trying to cut down on the time it takes you to receive your funds). Because our properties have varying lease terms and due dates, we make multiple rental disbursements throughout a month, so no client needs to wait to receive whats due to them. In general, you can expect to receive your money about a week after we have received it from the tenants, at most.

Question 10

How much is it to move-in?

Accepted Answer

Generally we require first month, last month, and security deposit prior to move-in. The security deposit is typically one month’s rent with the possibility of increased security and/or fees if you have pets. We generally accept personal checks, money orders and bank checks. It’s important to remember that each rental situation is unique and different landlords have different requirements.

Question 11

How far in advance should I search for possible rentals?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes looking in advance will not be as beneficial as you think it may be. For units that are currently occupied, we won’t know if they will be available until the tenants give notice they won’t be renewing. This can vary from 1 to 3 months.

Question 12

How do I set up an appointment to view a unit?

Accepted Answer

You can call 215-467-4100 during normal business hours or e-mail info@jg-realestate.com to set up a showing. For easier scheduling, make sure you have the address in hand and let us know what your anticipated move-in date is. The earlier you reach out to us, the higher chances you have of renting out the unit, as appointments are made on a first come first served basis.

Question 13

How much is the application fee and what does it check for?

Accepted Answer

The application costs $55 for each individual that will be staying in the unit plus any co-signers. This is a basic screening process that checks your credit score and history, rental history, employment, and general information that would qualify you as a great tenant! As far as credit/income requirements, unless specifically stated in the advertisement, there is no specific credit score or income minimum. Applications are reviewed as a whole.

Question 14

Are pets acceptable and how much extra do they cost?

Accepted Answer

Pets are conditional upon the owner’s approval. Most of our properties allow pets with an additional deposit or fee. The amount of deposit depends on variables such as size, breed, age, and prior landlord references. In many cases the required deposit will be $500 per dog and $250 per cat.
Please note that JG Real Estate complies with Fair Housing and American’s with disabilities acts. A service animal with appropriate documentation is not considered a pet and will be evaluated appropriately.

Question 15

What is the average price of utilities?

Accepted Answer

Utility prices vary depending on multiple factors, so there is no estimate we are able to give you. However, you can call PECO and PGW, give them the address of the unit and they usually will be able to provide you with a historical average of the unit’s usage and bills.

Question 16

Why are some properties bigger in size but lower in price?

Accepted Answer

Prices are varied depending on location and amenities. Some of our properties located in prime areas will generally cost more than other locations even if they are smaller in size.

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What is a Commercial Activity License?

Why do I need a Housing Inspection / Rental License?

Do I need a Landlord Insurance Policy?

When will I receive my Rental Disbursements?

How much is it to move-in?

How far in advance should I search for possible rentals?

How do I set up an appointment to view a unit?

How much is the application fee and what does it check for?

Are pets acceptable and how much extra do they cost?

What is the average price of utilities?

Why are some properties bigger in size but lower in price?

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Commercial Rental Application

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Rental Application

Commercial Rental Application

Cosigner Rental Application

Pay Application Fees

Download W-9 Form

What is a Commercial Activity License?

Why do I need a Housing Inspection / Rental License?

Do I need a Landlord Insurance Policy?

When will I receive my Rental Disbursements?

How much is it to move-in?

How far in advance should I search for possible rentals?

How do I set up an appointment to view a unit?

How much is the application fee and what does it check for?

Are pets acceptable and how much extra do they cost?

What is the average price of utilities?

Why are some properties bigger in size but lower in price?

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