New Tenant Frequently Asked Questions

The following are brief answers to the most commonly asked questions from New Tenants.

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1. When do I get the keys?
2. Can I move things into the garage before my lease starts?
3. Who do I contact for utilities?
4. How do I get my mail?
5. When is rent due?
6. Can I pay rent online?
7. How much is the late fee?
8. Do I need renter’s insurance?
9. Do I get a statement every month?
10. What happens if my check bounces?
11. Do you ever do inspections?
12. Can my friend move-in with me?


1. When do I get the keys?
The day your lease starts. A full month’s rent and any other required funds are due at the time you pick up keys.
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2. Can I move things into the garage before my lease starts?
No.
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3. Who do I contact for utilities?

Utility – City

Name

Phone

Website

Cable – ABQ

Comcast

505.344.0690

comcast.com

Cable – RR

Cableone

505.892.5114

cableone.com

Electricity – ABQ & RR

PNM

505.246.5700

pnm.com

Gas – ABQ & RR

NM Gas Co

888-664-2726

nmgco.com

Telephone – ABQ & RR

Qwest

800.244.1111

qwest.com

Water – RR

City of RR

505.891.5020

ci.rio-rancho.nm.us

Albuquerque trash and water come on the same bill delivered to the property addressed to “current resident”.

Rio Rancho trash is added to your rent
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4. How do I get my mail?
Take your lease to the nearest post office to get your mailbox key. 
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5. When is rent due??
Rent is due in our office on the first day of the month – even when the first is over a weekend or on a holiday.
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6.Can I pay rent online?
Yes. Click here to make an online payment. Online payments must be initiated on or before the first day of the month to be “on time”.
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7. How much is the late fee?
10% of monthly rent. Late rent and late fee must be paid with cashier’s check or money order.
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8. Do I need renter’s insurance?
Yes.
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9.Do I get a statement every month?
You will receive an email if you owe more than your monthly rent amount. We do not mail statements.
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10. What happens if my check bounces?
10% of monthly rent. Late rent and late fee must be paid with cashier’s check or money order.
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11. Can my friend move-in with me?
Yes, once or twice per year. You will be notified in writing when we schedule an inspection.
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12. Do I need renter’s insurance?
Anyone who will be living at the house must be on the lease. They must submit an application for evaluation. A new lease must be signed with all tenants names before anyone can move-in. There is a lease change fee.
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