TENANT SCREENING & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Important Notice

Before submitting an application, all applicants must review and understand the Tenant Screening Requirements, Resident Benefit Program, and Pet Policy. These policies are subject to change without notice. By submitting an application, you authorize Atlanta Marietta Inc. (also known as Atlanta Area Property Management), its agents, representatives, and the property owner to access, review, and discuss the information contained in your application.

GENERAL TENANCY POLICIES

• Approved applicants must have a lease start date no earlier than 14 days and no later than 30 days from the date of the Welcome Letter, unless otherwise approved in writing by management.
• Failure to view the property before submitting an application will result in the application being denied.
• Unless otherwise approved by management, all leases require a minimum initial term of 24 months.
• Homes are offered and accepted in their current condition ("as-is"). Each home is professionally cleaned prior to move-in.
• All lease documents, addenda, and pet agreements are non-negotiable and must be executed as presented.
• A mandatory Tenant/Resident Benefit Package fee of $30 per month will be added to the monthly rent.
• A full security deposit is required for all approved applicants. Some applicants may qualify for our Security Deposit Alternative Program, subject to approval and program requirements.
• Any falsified, misleading, omitted, or inaccurate information provided during the application process may result in denial of the application, cancellation of approval, termination of tenancy, or other remedies permitted by law.

APPLICATION PROCESSING

Applications are processed by a professional third-party screening company on a first-paid, first-qualified basis. If another applicant submits payment before you, your application may be placed on hold until it is your turn to be processed. We do not provide status updates while an application is on hold. You will be contacted once your application enters the screening process.

Once your application is submitted for screening, the application fee is non-refundable.

• Processing typically takes up to 7 business days, depending on employer and landlord response times.
• Property Managers cannot pre-screen applicants or predict approval.
• Denied applicants will receive a formal declination letter from the screening company.
• Incomplete applications or applications missing required documents will be archived without a refund.
• Every adult (18+) occupying the home or contributing to household income must submit a separate application.
• Application fee: $60 per adult.
• Applications with frozen credit files or unverifiable information will be declined.
• Standard lease terms are 18–24 months. Requests for 12-month leases may not be considered.

IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must submit a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of legal residency in the U.S. Acceptable documentation includes Social Security Card, Resident Alien Card, Work Visa, or Passport. Tax ID numbers are not accepted.

CREDIT & INCOME REQUIREMENTS

For Monthly Rents Under $1,200:

• Minimum credit score of 575 from a major credit bureau (not consumer websites like Credit Karma). If no credit, will consider on a case-by-case basis.
• No open or active bankruptcies. Past bankruptcies must be at least 5 years old.
• If there are collections, charge-offs, or slow pays less than 5 years old, a guarantor will be required.
• Combined income (or income per unrelated adult) must be at least 2x the monthly rent.
• Provide the most recent 3 pay stubs dated within 90 days (no screenshots accepted). Self-employed applicants must submit: 2 years of tax returns, 2 years of 1099s, or CPA-prepared statements on letterhead.
• Guarantors may be accepted case-by-case.

TENANT ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR RENTS UNDER $1200

Applicants who do not fully meet the standard Tenant Screening Requirements—such as those with low credit scores, recent eviction filings, or a bankruptcy—may be considered under the Tenant Assurance Program at the sole discretion of management. This program allows certain applicants to qualify for tenancy with additional risk mitigation measures designed to provide greater assurance to the property owner.

Participation will require up-front payment of the standard security deposit plus the Tenant Assurance Program fee of $1600. Additional requirements, such as a qualified guarantor or supplemental documentation, may also be required during the application review process.

For Monthly Rents Between $1,200 and $2,000:

• Minimum credit score of 625 from a major credit bureau (not consumer websites like Credit Karma).
• At least 5 personal tradelines on your credit report.
• No open or active bankruptcies. Past bankruptcies, collections, charge-offs, or slow pays must be over 5 years old and resolved.
• Combined income (or income per unrelated adult) must be at least 2.5x the monthly rent.
• Provide the most recent 3 pay stubs dated within 90 days. Self-employed applicants must submit: 2 years of tax returns, 2 years of 1099s, or CPA-prepared statements on letterhead.
• Guarantors may be accepted case-by-case.

TENANT ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR RENTS $1200 TO $2000

Applicants who do not fully meet the standard Tenant Screening Requirements—such as those with low credit scores, recent eviction filings, or a bankruptcy—may be considered under the Tenant Assurance Program at the sole discretion of management. This program allows certain applicants to qualify for tenancy with additional risk mitigation measures designed to provide greater assurance to the property owner.

Participation will require up-front payment of the standard security deposit plus the Tenant Assurance Program fee (minimum of $1600 and may be up to $2000) which is approximate double the security deposit. Additional requirements, such as a qualified guarantor or supplemental documentation, may also be required during the application review process.

For Monthly Rents Greater than $2,000:

• Minimum credit score of 650 from a major credit bureau.
• At least 5 personal tradelines.
• No open or active bankruptcies. All derogatory credit items must be 7+ years old and resolved.
• Combined or individual income must be at least 3x the monthly rent.
• Same income documentation requirements apply.
• No guarantors accepted for this tier.

TENANT ASSURANCE PROGRAM

The Tenant Assurance Program is not available for properties with monthly rent exceeding $2,000.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION

• At least 2 years of verifiable employment history is required unless a guarantor is used.
• Applicants must be permanent (not probationary or temporary). Military applicants must be on an assignment allowing 12-month tenancy.
• For new employment or transfers, submit a signed offer letter on company letterhead including salary, position, and start date and may not be probationary. Include 2 pay stubs from previous employer. All verification costs are the applicant’s responsibility.
• All alternative income sources (alimony, child support, housing vouchers, etc.) must be documented and uploaded.

RENTAL HISTORY VERIFICATION

• Must provide 5 years of verifiable rental history.
• Include names, addresses, and phone numbers of all landlords.
• History must be free of evictions, outstanding balances, or collections.
• Verifications must come from non-relatives. Evictions or active bankruptcies result in automatic denial.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING

• We do not accept applicants with felony convictions for violent crimes, sex offenses, domestic violence, prostitution, weapons, or illegal substances.
• Registered sex offenders are automatically denied.
• All other felony convictions must be at least 10 years old.

PET POLICY

• Check with the Property Manager to confirm if pets are allowed.
• Breed, weight, and quantity restrictions apply.
• No aggressive, exotic, poisonous, endangered, or illegal animals.
• All animals are required to have active pet insurance at all times.
• Non-refundable pet fee, monthly pet rent, and per-pet deposits are required.
• All pets (including ESA and Service animals) must be screened or the application will be denied. Go to our Pet Policy page for the link to Pet Screening.
• Misrepresentation of pets is grounds for eviction.

PROPERTY CONDITION

• All homes are rented "as-is."
• Applicants are encouraged to view the property prior to applying.
• You’ll receive a move-in walk-through form to document any issues.
• All homes are professionally cleaned prior to move-in.
• You are responsible for confirming school zones and area crime statistics.

MOVE-IN FUNDS & PROCESS

1. Upon approval, will receive a Welcome Letter and Lease documents via email.
2. The Reservation fee (generally equal to one month’s rent) plus the administrative move-in fee is the first payment you will be required to make. This may be paid through your new tenant online portal, Zelle or bank wire within 48 hours of receiving the Welcome Letter. Failure to sign the lease documents and/or pay the Reservation fee within 48 hours will result in your tenancy being withdrawn or terminated.
3. If your lease starts on or after the 20th of the month, you will be required to pay prorated rent at move-in.
4. Your Security Deposit, pro-rated rent, Tenant/Resident Benefit fee, and any other designated fee will be due on or before your move-in date. You may pay through the Tenant online portal, Zelle, or bank wire before keys are handed over.
5. If funds are not submitted on time, the lease will be terminated and the reservation fee forfeited.
6. In addition, prior to move-in you will be required to acknowledge receipt of the Move-in Condition report. After move-in, you will have 7 days to provide your property manager with any details and photos of conditions not reported in the report.

RENT PAYMENT

• After move-in, regular rent is paid online via your secure tenant online portal.
• ACH payments are free. Fees apply for credit cards, checks, or money orders.
• If you lack internet access, a processing fee applies for all non-ACH payments.
• Rent must be received by the due date to avoid late fees.

OWNER-MANAGED HOMES

For owner-managed properties, the property owner will provide rent payment instructions after move-in.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that your application and supporting documentation may be shared with the property owner for review.

Once the lease begins, all communication, rent payments, maintenance requests, and other property-related matters will be handled directly with the property owner. At that time, Atlanta Marietta Inc will no longer be involved in the management of the property or the tenant-owner relationship.

Thank you for considering a home managed by Atlanta Marietta Inc. We’re committed to ensuring a smooth and transparent rental process for all applicants.