Tenant Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Can you hold a place before I apply?

  A: No, we operate on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in a property contact us to schedule a showing or if you are working with a Realtor have them show you the property. SOMEDAY Realty and Property Management has a policy that all leases will begin within 14 days of application approval or Availability date whichever is later. We are unable to hold the home rent free without a lease agreement longer than that time. Rent will be charged beginning on the 15th day. Apply online and Security Deposit is due within 24 hours of lease being signed.

• Q: Do I pay first month’s rent and last month’s rent with my security deposit?

  A: No, The Rental property will not be held vacant for more than two (2) weeks, unless approved by SOMEDAY Realty and Property Management. Residents moving in before the 20th of the month pay prorated rent for that month, for residents moving in on the 20th or after they will need to pay the prorated rent and next month's rent at move-in.

• Q: How old do you have to be to apply?

  A: Applicants must be 18+ years of age and each resident 18 and over MUST fill out an application.

• Q: Is the deposit refundable?

  A: Yes, within the terms of the lease. We normally mail the deposit to the forwarding address you leave at our office less any charges incurred within 30 days of the last day you occupied the property.

• Q: Who needs a cosigner?

  A: We do NOT accept cosigners on any of our properties

• Q: Can I get a roommate later on?

  A: We offer the availability to pay your lease payments online via credit/debit card or an e-check from your checking or savings account. There is a service fee of 2.95% plus $5 for Credit and Debit card payments. The convenience fee of $1 is applied to payments by eCheck (from your savings or checking account). You can make a one-time payment or sign up to have your payments automatically withdrawn each month. It's that easy! No more hassle and no more late payments.
  
  Remember that tenants are jointly and singularly liable to ensure that the rent is paid. You must have written permission from the property manager to substitute a roommate. (It is not the responsibility of Someday Realty and Property Management, Inc. to arbitrate or mediate problems with multiple tenant situations.)

• Q: Can I change the locks?

  A: No! You cannot change the locks yourself. Re-keying the property without our permission is a serious lease violation and against the law in Texas. Texas Law specifically forbids the tenants from locking out the landlord and the Courts & Judges are not sympathetic to tenants who lock out the landlord.
  
  All notices or requests by Tenant for rekeying, changing, installing, repairing, or replacing security devices must be in writing. Installation of additional security devices or additional rekeying or replacement of security devices desired by Tenant will be paid by the Tenant in advance and must be installed only by contractors authorized by our office.

• Q: I am renting a home where the landlord supplied the refrigerator and the refrigerator broke down, who is responsible for the lost food; is the landlord or the tenants?

  A: If the refrigerator is a responsibility of the landlord and clearly specified in the contract, then the landlord needs to repair or replace the refrigerator. However, the landlord is not responsible for your food inside. If you buy a refrigerator from Best Buy (with a 5 year warranty) and it malfunctions, would they pay for your food inside the refrigerator?
  
  Refrigerators break down, regardless of who owns them. If it was your refrigerator, you'd have to pay for the spoiled food. If the unit stops working, it is your responsibility to find an alternative to store your food.
  
  If you know your neighbors well enough to ask them to borrow some fridge/freezer space. Refrigerators make excellent ice chests, buy some freezer-pack inserts and keep them frozen. Plan where you can buy some Dry Ice. Dry Ice is particularly useful for freezing and keeping things frozen because of its very cold temperature of -109.3 F. Be sure to take an ice chest to pick up the Dry Ice and use insulated gloves when handling Dry Ice. Your renters insurance you may want to check with your insurance company to see if food spoilage is covered.

• Q: Is there a military clause?

  A: Yes. According to the TAR lease agreement if Tenant is or becomes a service member or a dependent of a service member, Tenant may terminate this lease by delivering to Landlord a written notice of termination and a copy of an appropriate government document providing evidence of:

  • entrance into military service;
  • military orders for a permanent change of station (PCS); or
  • military orders to deploy with a military unit for not less than 90 days.

  Termination is effective on the 30th day after the first date on which the next rental payment is due after the date on which the notice is delivered. Section 92.017, Property Code governs the rights and obligations of the parties under this paragraph.

• Q: I want to move out, but my roommate wants to stay. What do I do?

  A: If you or your roommate moves out, a written notice needs to be submitted to the property manager. Remember that tenants are jointly and singularly liable to ensure that the rent is paid. You must have written permission from the property manager to substitute a roommate. (It is not the responsibility of Someday Realty and Property Management, Inc. to arbitrate or mediate problems with multiple tenant situations.)