b'NewcomersHOUSINGIt is a standard practice in the Phoenix area for property managers to run a credit check on prospective tenants. The credit checks will include previous rental history, background survey and criminal record. Negative findings may limit your rental options and may make this process difficult. If youare having credit issues, the Airman and Family Readiness Center staff can help you start the lengthy repair process.Call 623-856-6550.RENTAL OPTIONS While the average cost of housing in the commuting areaof Luke Air Force Base is moderate, opportunities to rentare available throughout Maricopa County. The types ofhousing available are as varied as the communities withinthe county. Single-family homes, condos, townhouses andU.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn Calvertapartments are available. PET POLICY Many realtors and landlords require a fee to process your application. This fee offsets their expense for verifying yourPrivatized-housing residents are limited to two pets per credit references, employment history, etc. The application home. For more information, visit Luke Family Homes online at fees range is $30 - $50, however, it depends on the desirabilitywww.lukefamilyhousing.com or call the office at 623-388-3515.of the market. Many off-base property managers allow pets for an additional A landlord cannot demand a security deposit of more thanfee or nonrefundable deposit. The amount may vary according an amount equal to two months rent for an apartment. Into the type, size and number of pets. Contact the property some rental agreements, a clause states that part or all of owner first to find out the pet policy. the security deposit will be nonrefundable if you move outHOUSEHOLD GOODS DELIVERY before the lease terminates. The HRO has sample alternate clauses to assist military members in the event you mustIf your shipment was moved in the Defense Personal Property terminate your lease agreement prior to the expiration System (DPPS), you schedule delivery directly with yourdate, such as for deployment or accepting on-base housing.carrier. If you do not have your carriers phone number, you Call 623-856-7643/7544. can call TMO at 623-856-6424 to obtain it. If your shipment was not moved in DPPS, call JPPSO-Colorado Springs to PURCHASE OPTIONSschedule delivery. Its number is 719-554-9291 or DSN 692-The housing market around Luke AFB has been severely9291. Family Services, in Bldg. 750, can lend small household affected as home prices are rising due to the current housingitems until your household goods arrive. It can be reached at market. In February 2022, Phoenix home prices were up623-856-6550.31.3% compared to last year, selling for a median price ofCLAIMS $440K. On average, homes in Phoenix sell after 28 days on the market compared to 33 days last year, according to Redfin,Claims are filed directly with your carrier. You have 75 days a leader in real estate and rental marketplace. Home valuesfrom the date of delivery to notify your carrier that you are in Arizona will continue to rise in the next twelve months.filing a claim and nine months to finalize your claim. If you Therefore, making a decision about whether to buy a homedo not have your carriers phone number, you can call TMO at involves assessing both the risk in the market and personal623-856-6424 to obtain it. financial readiness. If you are considering the purchase of aIf you and your carrier cannot come to a mutually accept-home, take into account the current market and associatedable agreement on all or part of your claim, you can transfer risk with buying a home. your claim to the military claims office. Luke Air Force Base has great resources to help you identifyGenerally, you can avoid problems with a move by being the housing option that best meets your needs. The Housinghome to accept delivery, requiring the carrier to unpack all Management Office and Airman and Family Readiness Centergoods and clean up all debris, examining all goods for damage, offer a variety of services relating to home ownership. Call thenoting exceptions, and signing the inventory only after all HRO at 623-856-7643 or the Airman and Family Readinessitems have been checked and exceptions noted.Center at 623-856-6550.For more information, call Claims at 623-856-7371.THE Premier Fighter Wing LUKE AIR FORCE BASE 13'