TENANT SCREENING & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Important Notice

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

GENERAL TENANCY POLICIES

• Approved applications allow us to hold the property for up to 14 days.
• Unless otherwise stated, a minimum 24-month lease term is required.
• Homes are offered as-is.
• Lease documents, including the pet agreement, are non-negotiable.
• A non-waivable monthly Resident Benefit Package fee applies.
• A full security deposit is always required.
• Falsified or misleading information will result in denial or termination.

APPLICATION PROCESSING

We process applications through Acutraq Background Screening on a first-come, first-qualified basis. If another application is submitted before yours, yours will be placed on hold. If the earlier applicant is approved and accepts the home, your application will be archived and your application fee refunded within 14 days. You will not be notified unless your application is processed.

Once your application begins processing, the fee becomes non-refundable. If you are denied, a formal declination letter will be sent. Our Property Managers do not pre-screen applicants and cannot determine your approval likelihood. Processing generally takes 7 business days, depending on employer and landlord response time.

Applications must be complete and include all required documents. Incomplete applications will be removed. All adults contributing to household income must apply and be screened. Application fee is $75 per adult. Frozen credit files or unverifiable information will result in being skipped.

Students with limited credit or employment history may use a guarantor who must submit a full application, be approved, and agree to co-sign the lease.

Applications are processed for 18–24 month lease terms. Applications requesting 12-month terms may not be processed.

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 $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 7 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. Screenshots are not accepted.
• Guarantors may be accepted case-by-case.

For Monthly Rents $2,000 and Higher:

• 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.

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. Include 2 pay stubs from previous employer. All verification costs are 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. Late payments, complaints, property damage, and improper notice will affect approval.
• 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.
• Non-refundable pet fee, monthly pet rent, and per-pet deposits are required.
• Complete a pet screening at www.petscreening.com.
• Misrepresentation of pets is grounds for eviction.
• All pets, service animals, and support animals require a pet deposit.

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, you must pay a reservation fee (equal to one month’s rent) and an administrative fee with a bank wire or Zelle. These funds are non-refundable and hold the home until move-in.
2. If your lease starts on or after the 20th of the month, you must pay prorated rent and the Resident Benefit Program fee at move-in.
3. Full security deposit, prorated rent, and all other required funds must be paid via tenant portal or certified bank check. Personal checks are not accepted.
4. If funds are not submitted, the lease will be terminated and the reservation fee forfeited.

RENT PAYMENT

• Rent is paid online via your secure tenant portal. Monthly invoices will be sent. No partial payments are accepted.
• 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

If the home is owner-managed, rent payment instructions will be provided by the owner. The owner will also have access to your application and supporting documents. Final selection will be at the owner’s discretion.

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.