Rental Application Screening Criteria
Please read the following criteria before submitting your applicationWhat to Expect
- We review complete applications with screening charges paid, in the order in which they are received.
- IF WE DO NOT SCREEN YOUR APPLICATION, YOUR SCREENING CHARGE WILL BE REFUNDED.
- No portion of your screening charge will be refunded once the screening process has begun.
- If we are unable to verify any information provided, your application will be denied.
- The premises shall be used only as a dwelling unit.
Application Process
- Each adult, 18 years or older, who will occupy a dwelling unit MUST complete a rental application.
- A non refundable charge of $40.00 per applicant is required prior to application processing.
- IF a co-signer is permitted, a non refundable screening charge of $40.00 per applicant is required for all co-signers.
- Allow five (5) business days for the screening process to be completed.
- All information provided MUST BE VERIFIABLE.
- Once the application is approved, applicant will be required to pay a reservation deposit equal to the security deposit on the dwelling unit and to complete a reservation deposit form within 24 hours. (Rent will begin no later than 10 days from approval date.) The property cannot be held for your occupancy until the reservation deposit has been paid and the reservation form completed.
- First month’s rent (1 full month) is due upon move-in (payable in cashiers check or money order only. No personal checks please!)
Identification Required
- Two (2) pieces of identification are REQUIRED. One must have a photograph.
- A current address, phone number, social security number and birth date are required for each adult applicant.
- Full name and birth date are required for each minor who will occupy the dwelling unit.
- All confidential information is kept secure in our office.
Housing References
- Applicants must provide us with the last 5 years of rental history, along with landlord names, and phone, fax, or email addresses.
Income/Resources
- Self-employed applicants must provide three years of Federal income tax returns and current year profit and loss statements.
- All income sources must be verifiable.
- Stability of income sources and amount of income for the past five (5) years will be considered.
- The household combined gross income must be three (3) times the amount of the rent.
Credit History/Public Records
- Applicants= credit reports should show a history of responsible credit use.
- Collections, judgments, bankruptcies will be reviewed in light of overall credit worthiness.
- Evictions or tenant related judgments will be reviewed in light of overall tenant worthiness.
Criminal Record
- Falsification of criminal records will cause your application to be denied.
- Arrest and conviction records will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration. All such records will be reviewed in light of overall tenant worthiness.
Incomplete, Inaccurate or Falsified Information
- Any information that is incomplete, illegible, inaccurate or falsified may be grounds for denying applications, or termination of a rental agreement upon discovery of falsified information.
Rev. 4/18/08