Security Deposit and Move In Appointments

Once your application is accepted, the first step will be to set up your security deposit appointment. After you set up your deposit, you will then complete a move-in inspection that is attached to your approval email. This inspection is a way for you to notate any items in the home so we can reference during move-out. 

You will come into the office to pay the security deposit (with certified funds) to secure the property for yourself. A home is only secured once a deposit is placed, not by being approved. 

Move-in appointments happen between 48 hours and 7 days after placing your security deposit. This is because our team will complete one last walk through of the property before you move-in. At your move in appointment, you will pay your first months rent and bring your utility account numbers you get after setting up utilities. After that, you will get your keys for the property and can use your online portal for future rent payments!

For security deposits and the first months rent, we accept 2 types of payment:

• Cashier’s check- You can get a cashier's check from your bank
• Money order - You can get a money order from many grocery stores, convenience stores, post offices, etc.

We cannot accept cash, personal checks, or credit/debit cards in office. For households with three (3) adults or more, Leasing does not accept Intent to Pay letters for the security deposit or first month’s rent

Please note, homes are secured on a first come, first served basis on security deposit placed, not in the order we receive applications.

An example of a cashier's check and a money order are attached below.

If you have additional questions related to leasing, email leasing@doorby.com.

Updated on: 03/02/2026