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For Applicants

Standard fees.

Every fee, every threshold, and every condition, laid out before you apply.

Application FeeAmount$65 / adult$52.25 / adult in Bellingham, $50 in FerndaleWhen it appliesCharged per adult and per cosigner. $65 for properties outside the city limits, $52.25 in the City of Bellingham, and $50 in the City of Ferndale.
Late FeeAmount10% of balance2% in the City of BellinghamWhen it appliesCharged if rent is not paid on or before the 6th day of the month. 10% of the outstanding balance for properties outside the City of Bellingham; 2% in the City of Bellingham. Excludes subsidy payments.
NSF / Bounced CheckAmount$50$35 in the City of BellinghamWhen it appliesCharged for bounced checks. $35 if in the City of Bellingham; all others remain at $50.
Lease Violation FeeAmount$75 / monthAfter written warningWhen it appliesCharged after a prior written warning and a chance to cure the violation.

Situational charges

Optional fees

Charges that only apply if a specific condition or service is involved during your tenancy.

Tenant Liability InsuranceAmountVariesLease requirementWhen it appliesLiability coverage of at least $100,000 is required for all tenants for the full term of the lease. Enroll (options are available in your tenant portal) or provide your own third-party policy with Landmark Real Estate Management listed as an additional insured.
Pet RentAmountVaries2% of monthly rent in BellinghamWhen it appliesProperties outside the City of Bellingham: varies. Properties in the City of Bellingham: 2% of the monthly rent (only if no pet deposit has been charged).
Pet DepositAmountVaries30% of monthly rent in BellinghamWhen it appliesProperties outside the City of Bellingham: varies. Properties in the City of Bellingham: 30% of the monthly rent.
Re-Rent Fee (Early Termination)Amount½ month’s rentPlus $55 advertising feeWhen it appliesOne-half of one month’s rent, plus a $55 advertising fee, to end your lease before the agreed term.
Change of Tenancy FeeAmount$400When it appliesCharged to add or remove a tenant on an active lease.
Move-In Administrative FeeAmount$200Waived in Bellingham & FerndaleWhen it appliesA one-time administrative fee charged at move-in, waived for properties inside the Bellingham and Ferndale city limits.
Key Replacement / Lock OutAmountVendor rateWhen it appliesBilled at the same rate charged by the vendor or locksmith.

Local regulations

Bellingham & Ferndale exceptions

Properties located in Bellingham and Ferndale are subject to local municipal codes that affect certain fees. Key differences include:

  • Application fee: $52.25/adult in the City of Bellingham and $50/adult in the City of Ferndale (vs. $65 outside)
  • Late fee: 2% in the City of Bellingham (vs. 10% outside)
  • NSF fee: $35 in the City of Bellingham (vs. $50 elsewhere)
  • Pet rent: 2% of monthly rent in Bellingham (only if no pet deposit has been charged)
  • Pet deposit: 30% of monthly rent in Bellingham

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