FAQs

Frequently
Asked 

Questions

Do we all have to move in on the same day?

No. Not everyone needs to arrive on the same day. Just make sure someone is available to do the move-in walkthrough and document the condition of the home when the first person arrives.

What is a collective lease?

A collective lease means everyone on the lease is equally and individually responsible for the full rent. In practice, each person pays their own portion through the resident portal — but everyone shares responsibility for the total. It's standard for group housing.

What does the application require?

A standard application includes basic personal information, rental history, and income or guarantor information.

Do we all need a guarantor?

Yes. All Swift leases require a guarantor — someone who co-signs and agrees to be responsible for your portion of the lease if needed. This is typically a parent or guardian. Every tenant on the lease needs their own guarantor.

Do we all need to apply individually?

Yes. Each person living in the home submits their own application. We'll send the application link once your group is ready to move forward.

What's included in rent?

Rent covers the home, trash service, and lawn care. Parking availability and any additional fees vary by property — we'll walk you through the full picture for whichever home you're interested in before anyone signs anything. No surprises.

Do you offer tours?

Absolutely. We can schedule a walkthrough of any available property at a time that works for your group. We also have floor plans and virtual tour footage for most homes if you want to get a feel for the space before visiting in person.

What's a holding agreement?

A holding agreement lets you lock in a home before the formal lease is signed. Once your group is ready to commit, you put down half the security deposit as a good faith payment — and we take the property off the market. No one else can claim it while your group gets organized and the lease gets finalized.

It's how we give you certainty without rushing you to have every detail sorted on day one.

How far in advance should we reach out?

Swift properties typically pre-lease 12–16 months before move-in. If your group is planning for Fall 2027, now is the right time to reach out. The homes worth having fill up first, and once they're gone, they're gone for the year.

Getting on our radar early costs nothing. It just protects your options.

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