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Application Process & Qualification Standards

Thank you for your interest in renting one of our homes!  Below is a detailed explanation of our application process as well as our standards for qualification.

Application
Each person over the age of 18 who will be living in the home must complete and submit a separate application and processing fee.  In order to qualify, each person must meet or exceed the minimum standards for qualification.  Incomplete applications will not be processed.  Applications containing false information will immediately be disqualified. Please expect 1-3 days for the application process. Processing the application will include direct contact with employers, current landlord, previous landlords, friends, personal and professional references, law enforcement agencies, government agencies, consumer reporting agencies, public records, eviction records, and any other sources that may be deemed necessary. A consumer report will be used in the processing of all applications.  Should the Applicant be denied or face other adverse action based on information received in the consumer report, the Applicant has a right to obtain a free copy of the consumer report, and to dispute the accuracy of the information it contains.
Standard Minimum Qualifications
  1. Applicant must have current photo identification and a valid social security number.
  2. Applicant’s must be employed and monthly household income must exceed three times the rent. All income must be from a verifiable source.  Unverifiable income will not be considered.
  3. Applicants must receive positive references from all previous landlords for the previous 5 years.
  4. Applicant may not have any evictions or unpaid judgments from previous landlords.
  5. Applicant must exhibit a responsible financial life.
  6. A background check will be conducted on all applicants over 18.  Applicant’s background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility.
  7. Applicant must be a non-smoker.
  8. Occupancy is limited to 2 people per bedroom.

    At landlord’s discretion, compensating factors such as an additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor) may be required for qualification if Applicant fails to meet any one of the above requirements. In the event of multiple applicants, tenancy will be granted to the most qualified, based on the above criteria.

Fee to Hold
After approval, if the tenant will not be taking occupancy within 24 hours, a non-refundable Fee to Hold in the amount equal to half of one month’s rent will be required within 24 hours to hold the property until a mutually agreed upon move-in date.  The maximum amount of time a rental will be held is 30 days.  The first month’s rent, security deposit, and any other move-in funds will be due on the agreed-upon start of the lease.  No Fee to Hold will be collected without a completed and approved application.
Move-in Requirements
After approval and before occupancy is granted, the following must occur:
1) A lease must be executed and signed by all parties.  2) Prospective Tenant must supply all the required move-in funds, including the security deposit, first month’s rent, and any other additional deposits and fees.  3) All tenant paid utilities must be transferred into the Prospective Tenant’s name.   4) Tenant must provide proof of purchased rental insurance with Landlords listed as additional insured.