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[FAQ for Applicants / Prospective Tenants](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants) # FAQ for Applicants / Prospective Tenants Learn about our Application process, requirements, and more. ## What's Alcove? - [How Reviews Work](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-reviews-work) - [What's included in the rent?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-is-included-in-the-rental-fee-each-month) - [What utilities are included?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/waht) - [Is there an option for the property to come unfurnished?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/c) - [Are the bedrooms furnished?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/are-the-bedrooms) - [Can I share my bedroom with someone else?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/can-i-share-my-bedroom-with) See less ▼ ## Application Process - [How Do I Meet My Roommates on Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-i-meet-my-roommates) - [What is the Application Process?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-is-the-process) - [How to avoid fake Alcove listings](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-to-spot-a-rental-scam) - [How long does the application process take?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how) - [Are pets allowed?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/are-pets-allowed) - [Does Alcove charge a broker fee?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/does-alcove-charge-a-broker-fee) - [Will the credit check impact my credit score?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/will-the-credit-check-hurt-my-credit-score) - [How long do I have to sign my lease?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-long-can-i-wait-until-the-lease-is-si) - [Connecting Your Bank Account to Alcove with Stripe and Plaid - Trust and Safety](https://help.alcoverooms.com/stripe-and-plaid-trust-and-safety) - [How can I trust listings on Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-is-the-alcove-payment-protection) - [Why have my application terms been countered?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/why-have-my-application-terms-been-countered) See less ▼ ## Application & Platform Fees - [Is the Application Fee refundable?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/is-the-application-fee-refn) - [What does my Application Fee cover?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/why-do-i-need-to-pay-an-application-fee) - [How do I pay the Application Fee?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-i-pay-the-application-fee) - [What is the Alcove platform fee?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-platform-fee) ## Getting Settled - [When is the security deposit due?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/when-is-the-se) - [Security Deposit and Move In Fee](https://help.alcoverooms.com/security-deposit-and-move-in-fee) - [When is Rent Due on Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/when-is-rent-due-on-alcove) - [Is Rent Prorated?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/do-y) - [How Do I access the Property and My Room at the start of my lease?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-a) - [Why is Rent Due on the 15th Instead of the 1st on Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/why-is-rent-due-on-the-15th-instead-of-the-1st-on-alcove) See less ▼ ## Application criteria and requirements - [Responsibilities and Limitations of a Lease Guarantor](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-does-a-guarantor-agree-to-and-how-is-a-guarantor-involved) - [What is a Guarantor and how do I add them to my application?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-is-a-guarantor-and-how-do-i-add-them-to-my-application) - [What if my credit, background, eviction, or income does not pass the criteria?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-if-my-credit-background-eviction-or-income-does-not-pass-the-criteria) - [What are the Requirements to be an Alcove Tenant?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-are-the-requirements) - [Income & Employment Verification Document Guideline](https://help.alcoverooms.com/income-employment-verification-document-guideline) - [Are my roommates background checked and screened?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/are-roommates-background-checked-and-screened) See less ▼ ## International Applicants - [Applying as an International Applicant](https://help.alcoverooms.com/applying-as-an-international-applicant) - [FAQ for Applicants / Prospective Tenants](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants#main-content) - [What's Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants#whats-alcove) - [Application Process](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants#application-process) - [Application & Platform Fees](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants#application-platform-fees) - [Getting Settled](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants#getting-settled) - [Application criteria and requirements](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants#application-criteria-and-requirements) - [International Applicants](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants#international-applicants) - [FAQ for Tenants](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#main-content) - [Onboarding and Move In](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#onboarding-and-move-in) - [Access and Lockouts](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#access-and-lockouts) - [General Support](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#general-support) - [Property Information](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#property-information) - 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