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# FAQ for Owners / Property Managers

 Learn everything about listing, leasing and managing your property on Alcove.

- [How long will it take to fill my home with Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-long-will-it-take-to-fill-my-home-with-alcove)
- [What is Alcove's Marketing and Lease Up Process?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-is-alcoves-marketing-and-lease-up-process)
- [What is Alcove's Rent Estimate Methodology?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-rent-estimate-methodology)

## General Info.

- [What is the Alcove listing and leasing process?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/homeowner-listing-and-leasing-process)
- [What is the process for declining an applicant?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-is-the-process-for-declining-an-applicant)
- [What are assistance animals? What are my obligations as a housing provider?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/esa-for-landlords)
- [What is the lease approval process, and who is on the lease?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-is-the-lease-approval-process-and-who-is-on-the-lease)
- [Do I have to list exclusively with Alcove? What are the terms?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/do-i-have-to-list-exclusively-with-alcove-what-are-the-terms)
- [How does the Realtor Referral program work?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-does-the-homeowner-referral-program-work)
- [How do I set up Marketing Materials and Inspection on Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-i-set-up-marketing-materials-and-inspection-on-alcove)
- [Can I live in the property as a homeowner?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/can-i-live-in-the-property-while-renting-out-my-home)
- [What are Alcove and the Landlord's responsibilities in managing the property?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-are-alcove-and-the-landlords-responsibilities-in-managing-the-property)
- [Can I rent my bedrooms with no private bathrooms?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/can-i-rent-my-home-with-alcove-if-multiple-rooms-shared-a-bathroom)

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## Per-Bedroom Leasing

- [Why rent by the bedroom?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/why-rent-by-the-bedroom)
- [How frequently do housemates turnover?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-frequently-do-residents-turnover)
- [Where can I find copies of my lease agreements?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/where-can-i-find-copies-of-my-lease-agreements)
- [How do I deny an applicant?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-i-deny-an-applicant)
- [I have approved an applicant, what's next?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/i-have-approved-an-applicant)
- [How do I turn on smart pricing?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-i-turn-on-smart-pricing)
- [How should I price my property listing?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-should-i-price-my-listing)
- [Landlord-Applicant Negotiations: Submit Counter](https://help.alcoverooms.com/landlord-negotiations-submit-counter)
- [Adding Promos: 1st Month's Discount](https://help.alcoverooms.com/adding-promos-1st-months-discount)

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## Fees and Payments

- [How do I get paid as the homeowner or property manager on Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-i-get-paid-as-the-homeowner)
- [Are there any fees to me as a homeowner?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/are-there-any-fees-to-me-as-a-home)
- [Tenant Payments Page Guide](https://help.alcoverooms.com/tenant-payments-page-guide)
- [Alcove's Outstanding Balance Process](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcoves-delinquent-rent-collection-process)

## Managing My Property

- [Removing a property from Alcove](https://help.alcoverooms.com/removing-a-property-from-alcove)
- [How Do I Contact My Tenants?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-i-contact-my-tenants)
- [What Options are available for booking and scheduling Services or Maintenance Visits within Alcove's Service Portal?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-i-schedule-service/maintenance-with-alcove-recommended-vendors)
- [How Do I Alert Tenants that I, or my Vendor, will be at the Property for a Service/Maintenance Visit?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-i-request-service-or-maintenance-at-my-property)
- [Can you Recommend good repair and maintenance service providers?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/can-you-recommend-good-repair-and-maintenance-providers)
- [How Do I Reschedule or Cancel a Service/Maintenance Visit at My Property?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-i-reschedule-or-cancel-a-service/maintenance-visit-at-my-property)
- [Who should I hire to have my property cleaned?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/who-should-i-hire-to-have-my-property-cleaned)
- [How best to manage the utilities of your Alcove property](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-best-to-manage-the-utilities-of-your-alcove-property)
- [Can I Book Lawn Care Services through the Alcove Services Portal?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/can-i-book-lawn-care-services-through-the-alcove-services-portal)
- [What can I do if a tenant refuses to vacate the property at the end of their lease?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-can-i-do-if-a-tenant-refuses-to-vacate-the-property-at-the-end-of-their-lease)
- [Does Alcove Cover Vacancy Costs Between Signed Leases?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/does-alcove-cover-vacancy-costs-between-signed-leases)
- [What are my options if I want to sell my home that has Alcove tenants?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-are-my-options-if-i-want-to-sell-my-home-that-has-alcove-tenants)
- [How to find and schedule a 3rd party service provider through the Alcove Service Portal](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-to-schedule-a-3rd-party-service-provider)

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## Safety & Screening

- [Landlord Applicant Questions on Alcove](https://help.alcoverooms.com/landlord-applicant-questions-on-alcove)
- [Renters Insurance on Alcove](https://help.alcoverooms.com/renters-insurance-on-alcove)
- [Income and Employment Verification on Alcove](https://help.alcoverooms.com/income-and-employment-verification-on-alcove)
- [Manual Follow-Up: What should I ask during a rental verification?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-should-i-ask-during-a-rental-verification)
- [Automated Rental References on Alcove](https://help.alcoverooms.com/automated-rental-references-on-alcove)
- [What is the application process for potential housemates?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-is-the-application-process-for-potential-housemates)
- [International Applicants on Alcove](https://help.alcoverooms.com/international-applicants-on-alcove)

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## Property Setup

- [Furnishing Your Property - Owner Self Furnish](https://help.alcoverooms.com/furnishing-your-property-owner-self-furnish)
- [What should I do if I don't have a washer and dryer?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/can-alcove-help-with-washer-and-dryer-installs)
- [First Lease Signed - What's Next](https://help.alcoverooms.com/first-lease-property-setup-tasks)
- [What is meant by Move-In Ready?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-is-meant-by-move-in-ready)
- [Property Setup - Shared Space Furniture](https://help.alcoverooms.com/shared-space-furnishings)
- [Property Setup - Utilities](https://help.alcoverooms.com/property-setup-utilities)
- [How to edit the Resident Guide for your Property](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-to-edit-the-resident-guide-for-your-property)
- [Alcove lock setup - New Property Setup](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-lock-setup-new-property-setup)
- [What if my bedrooms are already furnished? Should I expect a higher rent?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-if-my-bedrooms-are-already-furnished)

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## Home Owner Associations

- [What do I do if my HOA claims I am breaking their Covenants by Renting through Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-do-i-do-if-my-hoa-claims-i-am-breaking-their-covenants-by-renting-through-alcove)
- [I received a notice of HOA Violation due to Property Appearance or Management](https://help.alcoverooms.com/i-received-a-notice-of-hoa-violation-due-to-property-appearance-or-management)
- [I received a Violation Notice from my HOA regarding Short-Term Leases](https://help.alcoverooms.com/i-received-a-violation-notice-from-my-hoa-regarding-short-term-leases)
- [Does Alcove work in HOA neighborhoods?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/does-alcove-work-in-hoa-neighborhoods)

## Alcove Services & Support

- [How is Alcove involved once the home is rented?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-is-alcove-involved-once-the-home-is-rented)
- [What actions does Alcove take as each tenant's lease comes to an end?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-actions-does-alcove-take-as-each-tenants-lease-comes-to-an-end)
- [What is a Tenant Turnover Service? And when is it scheduled for my property?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/when-does-alcove-provide-tenant-turnover-service-for-my-property)
- [How do tours work on Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-tours-work-on-alcove)
- [How does Alcove market my home?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-does-alcove-market-my-home)

## Resolution Center

- [How the Resolution Center Handles Lease Modification Requests](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-the-resolution-center-work-for-lease-modification-requests)

## Managing Deposits

- [How do Security Deposits work on Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-do-deposit-returns-on-alcove-work)
- [Deposits Page on Alcove](https://help.alcoverooms.com/deposits-page-on-alcove)
- [How is 'Total tenant deposits held' calculated?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-is-total-tenant-deposits-held-calculated)
- [Security Deposit Deductions - What is allowed?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/security-deposit-deductions)

## Roommate Management

- [Housemate Conflicts on Alcove](https://help.alcoverooms.com/tenant-personal-disputes)
- [Common Area Cleanliness: Alcove Helps Tenants Maintain Shared Spaces](https://help.alcoverooms.com/common-area-cleanliness-how-alcove-helps-tenants-maintain-shared-spaces-)
- [How does Alcove assist if a tenant fails to pay rent on time and becomes delinquent?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/how-does-alcove-assist-if-a-tenant-fails-to-pay-rent-on-time)

## Delinquency & Evictions

- [Managing and Executing Evictions for Delinquent Tenants](https://help.alcoverooms.com/managing-tenant-delinquency-and-eviction)
- [State, County Information for Eviction Filings](https://help.alcoverooms.com/county-information-for-eviction-filings)
- [What is a Writ of Possession and when is it executed?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-is-a-writ-of-possession-and-when-is-it-executed)
- [What happens if a tenant is consistently delinquent?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-happens-if-a-tenant-is-consistently-delinquent)

## Reimbursement Requests

- [Reimbursement Requests on Alcove (For Landlords)](https://help.alcoverooms.com/reimbursement-requests-on-alcove-for-landlords)

## Listing & Reviews

- [Tenant Reviews on Alcove](https://help.alcoverooms.com/tenant-reviews-on-alcove)
- [Collecting Reviews for Past Leases Before May 2026](https://help.alcoverooms.com/collecting-reviews-for-past-leases-before-may-2026)

- [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)
    - [Maintenance Issues and Requests](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#maintenance-issues-and-requests)
    - [Early Lease Termination and Room Switches](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#early-lease-termination-and-room-switches)
    - [Security Deposits and Tenant Caused Damages](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#security-deposits-and-tenant-caused-damages)
    - [Rent Payments](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#rent-payments)
    - [Utilities](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#utilities)
    - [Emergency Preparedness](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#emergency-preparedness)
    - [Lease Renewals](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#lease-renewals)
    - [Rental Assistance](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-tenants#rental-assistance)
- [FAQ for Owners / Property Managers](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#main-content)

    - [General Info.](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#general-info)
    - [Per-Bedroom Leasing](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#per-bedroom-leasing)
    - [Fees and Payments](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#fees-and-payments)
    - [Managing My Property](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#managing-my-property)
    - [Safety & Screening](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#safety-screening)
    - [Property Setup](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#property-setup)
    - [Home Owner Associations](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#home-owner-associations)
    - [Alcove Services & Support](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#alcove-services-support)
    - [Resolution Center](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#resolution-center)
    - [Managing Deposits](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#managing-deposits)
    - [Roommate Management](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#roommate-management)
    - [Delinquency & Evictions](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#delinquency-evictions)
    - [Reimbursement Requests](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#reimbursement-requests)
    - [Listing & Reviews](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-owners-property-managers#listing-reviews)
- [FAQ for Service Vendors](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-service-vendors)
- [Alcove Policies](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-policies#main-content)

    - [Lease term policies](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-policies#lease-term-policies)
    - [General policies](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-policies#general-policies)
    - [Repairs](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-policies#repairs)
    - [Payments](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-policies#payments)
    - [Roommate Policies](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-policies#roommate-policies)
    - [Roommate Lease Violations](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-policies#roommate-lease-violations)
    - [Pets](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-policies#pets)
- [Alcove Terms and Conditions](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-terms-and-conditions)

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