For this, Fraser Valley Housing charges 15% of the monthly gross rent collected. There is no initiation or renewal fees. WE DO NOT COLLECT A FEE UNLESS THE LANDLORD IS COLLECTING RENT!
The landlord / property owner determines the lease rate, but we do make recommendations based off market conditions. Lease rates vary by complex and season. For example, winter only rental rates are typically higher than those in the summer because of the size of the tenant pool. Discounts are usually given for year round leases.
With respect to Utilities, we are generally talking heat and electric. Extras like cable and Internet are often left up to the tenant, but some condominium complexes offer these with their Home Owners Association dues.
IT IS OUR RECOMMENDATION THAT UTILITIES BE INCLUDED WITH THE RENT WITH A CAP.
With many foreign & seasonal only tenants, this makes life easier on all. We recommend that the Landlord / Owner uses their own utility history to set a “cap” on the utilities allowed. The landlord sets the cap and if the tenant(s) exceed normal usage or “cap”, then they are responsible for the difference and such may be withheld from their security deposit held in escrow at the end of the lease.