Finding an Apartment Timing: In Jamaica Plain most of our listings come in month to month. We have a large turn over in June and September. What month to month means is, we get most of our October listings by the end of September, beginning of October; our July listings at the end of May, beginning of June etc. The JUNE 1ST availabilities are timed to attract the incoming medical area people, Residents and Fellows, and may come in as early as April. We are so perfectly located for the Medical areas, Harvard Med, Longwood , Downtown, as well as Angell Memorial Animal Hospital and Tufts Veterinary that we have adjusted our schedules to match theirs in many cases.We accept the Partners guaranty program for incoming residents at B&W,Faulkner,MGH and participating hospitals. If you are moving from abroad and cannot come to Boston to look for an apartment, we will work with you digitally.Don't hesiatate to call or e-mail us. When you call Fenway, Mission Hill,Brighton or Allston real estate agents looking for September rentals, they may say you are calling late but remember that they are predominantly working with students and will rent for September as early as February! Our September1st listings come in from April on through July and even a bunch in August!. So don't panic if nothing is in when you call! It just may not be in yet! SEPTEMBER 1 IS moving day in Boston! Most leases are on a 9/1 cycle...even in non-student neighborhoods - so expect the biggest selection then....but you may want to beat the rush and move early. $Money: You need three to four month's rent in advance. First and last month for the landlord is standard. There may be a security deposit of up to one month's rent (especially if you have pets!) and there is a finder's fee of up to one month's rent, depending on the supply and demand. Currently many owners are contributing to the rental fee so it is one half month fee or less. References: Good landlord and employment references are helpful. If you are a student or job hunting, be prepared to have a parent or someone co-sign the lease for you. There is an application and co-signer forms that are available at all agencies. Good Credit: NO ONE can turn you down for an apartment except on grounds of income or credit. If you do not make enough to pay the rent or if your credit report shows an inclination not to pay your bills or pay them late, you will have a difficult time being accepted. Come prepared! Have a co-signer ready to help or have a security deposit (one month!) to offer if you may have problems. IMPORTANT: DON'T LET THIS INFO SCARE YOU! DON'T PANIC! CALL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE! OUR JOB IS TO HELP YOU THROUGH THE HURDLES! TEL: (617) 524- 2787 FAX: (617) 524-6551 E-MAIL: info@jprentals.com