When more than one person is sharing an apartment, we normally get everyone on the lease.

One lease saves paperwork, of course, but it also protects our landlord's interests. Even if three roommates decide to swim to Tahiti, the fourth is still responsible for paying the rent.

We may make an exception in college towns, when we often get a premium rent in return for separate leases. And when it comes to breaking a lease early, it depends on the circumstances; if the market is promising and the resident has been a good neighbor, we'll consider it. But that's rare, and as always, the final decision lies with our clients. 

Wishing all of the mothers a very happy and relaxing Mother's Day surrounded by the ones you love.

How do Castle property managers draw new business?

The answer might surprise you. Sure, the leasing office looks nice; maybe there are flowers outside or bottles of water on the table. Our brochures and websites are top-notch. But here's our secret weapon: it's a smiling, knowledgable manager who hangs a 'NOW LEASING' sign out front.

Yes, that's all. Our managers engage everyone who crosses the threshold, getting them to fill out guest cards that tell us what type of apartment they're looking for, how they found us, etc. Guest cards are essential for building leads and waiting lists, and for judging the effectiveness of our advertising. Since this information can change from block to block, there's no substitute for some good, old-fashioned conversation in the leasing office.

We don't forget that little things mean a lot. That's the Castle Difference.