The Columns at Lake Ridge

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Choose from our spacious two and three bedroom floor plans and enjoy refined details and modern amenities throughout. Host a dinner party in your designated dining area, take in the fresh air on your private, screened-in porch, or relax in your large living space with optional fireplace – The Columns at Lake Ridge has everything you need. Love your new home in DeKalb County.

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FEE OVERVIEW
To help make your living experience as enjoyable and seamless as possible, we've outlined the potential fees associated with your residency. This includes one-time charges, monthly recurring costs, and optional personal add-ons. Our aim is to provide a clear understanding, so you can plan with ease.
APPLICATON & MOVE-IN FEES
(One-Time Chargers)
Application Fee: $75.00 One-time per Adult
Administrative Fee: $200.00 One-time per Household
Water Activation Fee: $35.00 On- time Account Activation Fee
COMMUNITY & UTILITY FEES
(Monthly Fees)
Deposit Alternative Program: $30.00 Monthly Fee, no upfront Deposit  ("Community Fee")
Trash Fee: $10.00 Monthly trash removal fee
Pest Control: $5.00 Monthly Fee for pest control service 
Landlord Liability Waiver (LLW): $14.00 Monthly Fee for building insurance
Renter's Insurance:   $9.60- $50.00 based on elected personal contents coverage amount.
Water/Sewer: $35.00-$300.00 estimated monthly charges billed by 3rd party provider (RUBS).
Billing. Fee: $7.50 Monthly Billing Fee with billing provider.
Water Disconnect Fee: $10.00 One-Time Disconnection Fee
Vacant Utility Admin Fee: $50.00 One-time Fee if Utilities are not placed in Resident’s name at move-in.
PET FEES
Pet Fee (Non-Refundable): $350.00-1 Pet and $200.00-2nd Pet. One-time fee per pet | 2-pet maximum | 75 lb. weight limit per pet
Pet Rent: $25.00 per Pet per month, maximum of 2 Pets.
Pet Screening Fee: $30.00 per pet at time of move-in and re-certification prior to lease renewal.
OTHER FEES
(As Applicable)
Late Fee: $158.00-$260.00 Late Rent Fee per month (10% of monthly rent)
NSF Fee: $75.00- Returned Payment Fee per occurrence 
Lock-Out Charge: $75.00 per occurrence.
Door Key: $10.00 per replacement of door key.
Access Card: $50.00 per replacement/ damaged Access Card.
Early Termination Fee: $1,575.00- $7,500.00 for Early Lease Termination. 
Transfer Fee: $790.00- $1,200.00 (50% of one month's rent) per occurrence; eligible after 6 months.
Damage Fees: $10.00 - $5,000.00+ Estimated damage charges to apartment caused by Resident
Please note that fees are subject to periodic adjustments.
Revised: 05/2026

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