Transfer Utility To Tenant After Move In

[Sarah Nguyen]

How long after move in should I give the tentant to transfer the utility to their name?  Do I need to put in the lease?  In return can I require them to leave the utility on for 5 days after they move out? Thanks

[Jen R.]

@Sarah Nguyen I wouldn't have any issues accepting a co-signer remotely, as we sign leases remotely when Tenants are moving here from out of town. However, I treat co-signers just like another Tenant, in that they also must fill out an application and consent to a background/credit check.