Requirements
We encourage you to view the home before applying. All homes are offered as-is when you move in.
IMPORTANT! Before completing an application, read and understand the following Tenancy Requirements, Resident Benefit Program and our Pet Policy. We have the right to change these policies at any time without notice.
- We hold properties for up to 14 days once application is approved.
- Unless we otherwise specify, we require 2-year leases.
- Homes are offered as-is.
- We will not make changes to the lease, pet agreement or any associated leasing document.
- Resident Benefit Package is a monthly fee and will not be waived.
- Security deposit is always required.
- Make sure your mailing address is correct in order to receive your written approval or denial letter.
APPLICATION PROCESSING
We use an outside agency, Acutraq Background Screening, to process our applications. We process applications on a “first-come” basis. In other words, if there is an application before yours for the same property, your application will be on hold. If that applicant is offered and accepts tenancy, your application will be archived, your fee will be returned (allow up to 14 days) - you will not be notified. Our Property Managers do not pre-screen and cannot determine if you will be approved. The approval process generally takes about 3-5 business days depending on how quickly your employer and previous landlords reply.
We encourage you to view the home before applying. If you complete an application, it will be processed according to the following guidelines. Incomplete applications will be removed and you will be required to start over.
The application fee per adult is $98. Every adult over 18 must complete an application.
Acutraq Background Screening will run your credit report obtained through one of the national credit bureaus. Employment and rental verification may take longer and you should notify them that Acutraq will be contacting them.
Please make certain you have answered all items in the application and uploaded all the required documents. If the uploaded documentation is incomplete or we are not able to verify information from your application, your application will be declined or skipped. You will have to re-apply in order to be considered – no exceptions will be made.
Students and adults with no solid work history, credit, or who are just getting started in the workforce may have a guarantor (no co-signers). The guarantor will need to complete a full application, must be approved and agree to be listed as a responsible party on the lease.
Lease Terms – Applications will be processed for 2-year leases. If you enter a 1-year term in the application, your application may not be processed at all and no notice will be given.
Tenancy Requirements – Approval is based on a combination of credit history, income verification, employment verification/history, residence history, criminal background check, references, and pets.
ID Documents required - Each applicant must upload a copy of a legible Government-issued photo ID and must be in the U.S. legally (you will be required to upload appropriate documents such as a social security card, Resident Alien Card, Work Visa, or Passport which shows that you are legally in the U.S.).
FOR MONTHLY RENTS $1400 OR LESS:
Credit – You must have a credit file and score with one of the major credit reporting agencies of 600 or better and must meet income and residency requirements (consumer website credit scores are not considered, ie Credit Karma, etc). If you have weak credit scores, recent bankruptcies, collections, or 30/60/90 slow payment history, you may be offered tenancy with conditions depending on the severity of your credit record. Guarantors may be accepted.
Income – Income per family or income per individual unrelated adult must be at least 2 times the property rental rate with verifiable written documentation; last 2 most recent employer pay stubs (no older than 60 days), 2 years of tax returns, or the last 12 months of bank statements. Self-employed applicants must provide one of the following financial records: 1) last 2 years of filed tax returns, 2) twelve months bank statements showing deposits and monthly balances for each month (no internet printouts or phone photos will be accepted), 3) last 2 years of 1099’s showing income for contract work, or 4) CPA-prepared financial statements on letterhead.
FOR MONTHLY RENTS BETWEEN $1401 AND $2000:
Credit – You must have a credit file and score with one of the major credit reporting agencies of at least 650 credit rating and must meet income and residency requirements (consumer website credit scores are not considered, ie Credit Karma, etc). If you have weak credit scores, recent bankruptcies, collections, or 30/60/90 slow payment history, you may be offered tenancy with conditions depending on the severity of your credit record. Guarantors may be accepted.
Income – Income per family or income per individual unrelated adult must be at least 2.5 times the property rental rate with verifiable written documentation; last 2 most recent employer pay stubs, 2 years of tax returns, or 12 months of bank statements. Self-employed applicants must provide one of the following financial records: 1) last 2 years of filed tax returns, 2) twelve months bank statements showing deposits and monthly balances for each month (no internet printouts or phone photos will be accepted), 3) last 2 years of 1099’s showing income for contract work, or 4) CPA-prepared financial statements on letterhead.
FOR MONTHLY RENTS OVER $2000:
Credit – You must have a credit file and score with one of the major credit reporting agencies of at least 700, have at least 5 personal tradelines on your report, no bankruptcies, no collections, and/or no slow payment history. No Guarantors or Co-signers.
Income – Income per family or income per individual unrelated adult must be at least 3 times the property rental rate with verifiable written documentation; last 2 most recent employer pay stubs, 2 years of tax returns, or 12 months of bank statements. Self-employed applicants must provide one of the following financial records: 1) last 2 years of filed tax returns, 2) twelve months bank statements showing deposits and monthly balances for each month (no internet printouts or phone photos will be accepted), 3) last 2 years of 1099’s showing income for contract work, or 4) CPA-prepared financial statements on letterhead. No Guarantors or Co-signers.
FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
If your recent employment is a new job, transfer, or relocation, you can show an original offer letter on letterhead and must be signed by a direct supervisor or payroll/human resources representative stating position, salary and start date. You will need to provide your last employers 2 most recent pay stubs. (Verification fees required by the employer must be paid by the applicant). If income received from other sources, such as alimony, child support, Housing Vouchers, etc. is used to meet income criteria, official written documentation is required and must be uploaded.
Employment – Employment history must be verifiable for at least the past 2 years unless there is a Guarantor. You must be a permanent employee, not temporary or probationary. Active military must be on assignment that, to the best of your knowledge, will allow you to complete a 12-month lease.
Rental History – Residence history must be verifiable for the previous 5 years. You are responsible for providing information, including the names, addresses, and current phone numbers of all Landlords along with the dates of residency. You must include all your past rental history; it will be reviewed for positive, verifiable history and your landlords will be asked about late payments, NSF checks, warrants, complaints, and condition of the property when you left. We also verify that proper notice has been given and that you did not leave with a balance due or collection account. If you leased from an apartment community, they usually require written notice from you before they will verify your history. It will be to your advantage to notify them in advance to expect a request from Rental History Reports . Rental history must be verified from unbiased sources (not from family or relatives). Bankruptcies and evictions will be automatic grounds for denial.
Background Check – We do not accept applicants with felony convictions involving violent crimes, prostitution, domestic violence, weapons possession, sex offenses or illegal substances and are all grounds for denial of residency.
Pets – Pet Screening.
Resident Benefits - Don't forget to include the Resident Benefit Package when budgeting your monthly rent.
