When you sign a lease with Mia Madison Properties, you'll notice a $75/month Resident Benefits Package (RBP) included in your monthly rent. If you've never rented with a company that offers one, you might wonder what exactly you're paying for — and whether it's worth it.
The short answer: it's worth significantly more than $75/month. Here's exactly what's included and why it matters.
What's in the Resident Benefits Package?
Renters Insurance
Most landlords require renters insurance — and for good reason. If your belongings are stolen, damaged by a covered event, or someone is injured in your unit and files a claim against you, renters insurance protects you from potentially devastating financial losses.
The RBP includes renters insurance coverage for all residents. You don't need to shop for a policy, compare quotes, or remember to set it up before move-in. It's included and active from day one of your lease.
Pest Control Services
Pest control in Savannah is not optional — our climate is hospitable to insects year-round. The RBP includes regular pest control services for your home, keeping your living environment protected without the cost or inconvenience of scheduling your own service.
HVAC Filter Delivery
This might sound like a small thing, but it's one of the most genuinely useful parts of the package. HVAC filters should be replaced every 1–3 months — most renters forget. A dirty filter reduces air quality, strains the HVAC system, increases your energy bill, and can lead to expensive repairs.
Through the RBP, filters are delivered directly to your door on a schedule matched to your unit's system. You just swap the filter when it arrives. It's one less thing to remember, and it keeps your home healthier and your energy costs lower.
Credit Building
This is one of the most underappreciated features. Rent is almost always your largest monthly payment — but historically, it didn't help your credit score. The RBP changes that.
Through our Resident Benefits Package credit building program, your on-time rent payments are reported to credit bureaus. Every month you pay rent on time, you're actively building your credit history. Over the course of a typical 12-month lease, this can meaningfully improve your credit score — which matters for future housing applications, car loans, and more.
And More
Our Resident Benefits Package continues to expand its offerings. Current residents have access to additional benefits through the program — check your resident portal or contact our team for the latest inclusions.
The Piñata Rewards Program
Separate from the RBP but equally valuable: all Mia Madison residents can self-enroll in Piñata, a free rewards program that pays you for paying rent on time.
Piñata is completely free to join at pinata.ai. Every on-time rent payment earns you Piñata points that can be redeemed for gift cards, cash back, and other rewards. It's a simple way to get something back for the rent you're already paying.
Why Is the RBP Mandatory?
We auto-enroll all residents in the RBP at $75/month because the benefits work best when they're applied consistently — particularly renters insurance (which protects both the resident and the property) and pest control (which protects the home and neighboring units). It also ensures every resident has the same baseline of protection and service from day one.
At $75/month, the cost is meaningfully below what you'd pay to purchase renters insurance, pest control service, and HVAC filters individually. And the credit building benefit alone can have real long-term financial value.
Questions?
If you're a current resident and have questions about your Resident Benefits Package, contact your dedicated tenant relations manager directly or reach out through your resident portal. If you're prospective tenant considering a Mia Madison property, feel free to ask us anything about the program before you apply.
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