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Onboarding with Existing Residents

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When a property is transferred to GPS Renting and there are existing residents in place, a smooth transition is key. To ensure we can begin managing the home effectively, we’ll need a few important details from you during the onboarding phase.

Here’s what we typically ask for:

  • A copy of the current lease agreement
  • A six-month rent payment history (to confirm there are no outstanding balances)
  • The original move-in inspection report
  • The resident’s full name, email address, and phone number
  • Any relevant HOA contact or documentation (if applicable)
  • Information about utilities and who currently manages each service
  • A full set of keys for the property
  • Security deposit and any pre-paid rent details
    (Note: You may choose to transfer these to GPS for management, or retain the deposit yourself.)
  • Previous listing content and photos, if available
  • Any applicable warranty information, such as builder warranties

We also ask that you notify your resident about the upcoming change in management. Once we receive the details above, we’ll contact the resident directly to provide new instructions for rent payments, maintenance requests, and ongoing communication.

Our goal is to make the transition seamless—for both you and the resident.

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