Renters have many options in Fairfield County. I can discuss and show every option available to you from luxury to non-luxury buildings, garden style apartments, town-houses, duplexes, multi families and more. There are differences among buildings within each rental category. Once you communicate your preferences, I can immediately narrow down all of the market options to a manageable list of units that meet all of your requirements. I will also let you know the price range associated with these options. Please email me with questions or thoughts

• Luxury Buildings: These generally include a full range of amenities (concierge, gym, W/D in units, dry cleaning, common areas for lounging, business centers) and parking. They are also generally newer buildings since the luxury concept is relatively new. Parking may be at an additional charge as well as water fees and utilities. Most accept pets for an extra charge.
• Non-luxury Managed Apartment Buildings: These can be$100 to $400 less expensive per month than luxury apartments of the same size. Amenities and services vary. Those with more amenities generally have more expensive rents than those with minimal amenities. Many accept pets for an extra charge.
• Condominium Apartment Buildings: Individually owned apartments in buildings and garden-style complexes. Most have with shared entries, lobbies and hallways. Some accept pets.
• Condominium Townhouses Individually owned units with a door to the outside and no neighboring units above or below. These are generally a bit or more. Since they feel more like a house and provide more privacy, they are generally more expensive than the same size apartment in a high rise building. Many accept pets.
• Renting a House: In neighborhoods with high demand this is generally the most expensive option. However, these rentals may come with maximum privacy, private outdoor living space, more parking options and the ability to keep a pet.

Fees: Most Realtors do not charge a fee to the renter. This is because most landlords list their properties by signing a contract that obligates them to pay a fee to the realtors involved in the transaction. Make note of agencies that charge the renter a fee beyond a small charge for a credit report. It is not illegal to do so, but it is important that you know that most realtors do not charge tenants for their services.

Beyond realtor fees paid by the landlord many buildings charge a move-in move-out fee that Can run from &100 - $400 and is set by individual building management companies..

Screening: Most realtors will screen tenant by verifying income, character references and running a credit report. landlords who use realtors expect a tenant that will maintain their properties, abide by condo minimum management regulations and pay rent on time..

Leases: Most landlords and a management companies expect tenants to sign a one year lease term. The option for a 2 year term is usually also available. Short =term lease option are less common in this area. The luxury buildings often will provide a short =term lease at a much higher price per month than the one year lease rates.

Landlords benefit from realtors by getting market information so they re charging optimal and realistic rents. They also get info on how to make their units competitive with others on the market. Landlords also save money with realtors that cover all of the marketing expenses related to finding a tenant and the time required to show properties and secure a responsible tenant with adequate credit. In exchange landlords pay listing and agent fee that is negotiable and often the equivalent to one months rent.