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FREQUENTLY ASKED
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What kind of homes do you have available?1, 2 and 3 BR homes for sale and rent
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What do I need to get a house?600+ credit rental/cash buyer. New Home Financing: 575+ credit w/ high (20-35%) down PMT and 650+ with 15% Down Payment No felonies*, no history of eviction, sufficient income. NJ residents will be screened by credit and income. Background checks are completed once a pre-approval has been granted. Backgrounds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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How many people are allowed in a home?2 Persons Per Bedroom i.e. 4 people = 2BR or 6 people = 3BR
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Do you have anything for sale?New and Pre-owned Manufactured homes; all manufactured homes for rent are also for sale. We do not sell the lots but can work with an Agent to find a lot and create land-home packages. New homes start at $75k+
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What's your address and hours?Our address is 1 Tess Drive, Lafayette, NJ 07848, and our hours are 8:30 to 4 pm
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How soon can I move in?The Application process takes about 24 hours. It takes about 14 days from Application to Move In and can be expedited. Once move in expenses are collected, lease is signed, utilities turned on, final move in inspection is performed and keys can be handed over.
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Is it in a safe area?Background checks are completed on everyone over the age of 18 and make use of on-site cameras and local law enforcement.
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Do you rent just the lots?Yes, the price is determined by the location of the lot. There is a site set up fee for any homes being moved into the community. Homes being brought in must be less than 10 years old.
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What schools do the kids go to?Kids living at Carriage Mobile go to McKeown Elementary School and Kittatiny Regional HS.
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What are the utilities companies?Electric is JCP&L, water is included, the phone company is CenturyLink, and the cable/internet companies are CenturyLink, Optimum, and Planet Networks.
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Do you allow pets?Yes, with a 30lb weight restriction. Breed restrictions: no vicious breeds- Pitt Bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, etc. (Same regulations as local military base)
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Is there a pet fee?Renters pay initial Pet Fee $500.00 30lb weight restriction PLUS: $10/mo - 1 Pet, $25/mo - 2 Pets, $50/mo - 3 Pets, $100/mo - 4 Pets. Homeowners are required to pay monthly pet fees. Based on Management approval. Pet fee can be split over two (2) months.
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What about ESA/Service Animals?Documentation must be provided from a licensed health professional. Once provided, fees are no longer required. Addendums will be required at lease signing.
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How much is rent?Depends on the size of the home.
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Do you take Section 8?Yes! All standard application qualifications apply. Income provided by section 8 qualifies as income for the household.
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What's included in the rent?Water, septic/sewer, garbage, on-site maintenance, management, security, paved roads, street lighting
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How much is the security deposit?1.5 Times (1.5x) the base rent amount.
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How much is the application fee?$55 per person over 18 years old
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Do you offer a military discount?Yes! 10% discounted rent.
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Do you offer rent-to-own?Not at this time.
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How much is lot rent?Estimated at $1000/mo, depends on Rent Control (CPI) prices are based on like-kind lots. +30% for corner lots.
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How many people are included in base rent?2 persons. Additional persons are charged $10/mo per person
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How does financing work?Third Party Financing is available for those with credit >575 and 15% down payment. APR is determined by the current market, and changes depending on the down payment and credit score.
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What’s the application process?Each person over 18 has to fill out an application. We look at credit score, background check, income, employment and landlord verification.
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How long does it take to get approved?Application approvals take 24-48 or depending on how long it takes to receive all necessary paperwork to review.
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What are you looking for on the background?No felonies. Misdemeanors are OK! NJ requires Pre-Approval before processing background check.
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Should I use my PO Box or Physical Address?Use your Physical Address for your application.
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