Resident Selection Criteria
Equal Housing – We do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation or national origin and will comply with state and federal fair housing and antidiscrimination laws.
Occupancy Standard – A maximum of two (2) persons per bedroom are allowed.
Age – Lease holder(s) must be 18 years or older, unless head of household, Military under the age of 18 years, or a minor that has been emancipated. All occupants 18 years or older are required to complete an application, even if living with parent or guardian.
Income – Gross monthly income of all lease holder(s) must equal at least 2.5 times the monthly rental amount. All income must be verifiable. Income does not include allowance from parents, scholarships or study subsidies.
Employment – Employment will be verified as part of our background checks
Self-Employment – If applicant is self-employed, must provide the previous year’s personal income tax return and the previous two months personal bank statements as evidence of sufficient income. Persons whose jobs are commission only or base salary plus commission, tips, or bonuses are considered self-employed.
Rental History – Previous rental history will be reviewed and no negative rental history will be accepted. Negative rental history is determined by:
- Failure to pay rent timely.
- Evictions filed within the last three years; prior evictions may result in an automatic denial of your application.
- Damages in amounts exceeding $1,000.
- Repeated disturbances, not related to circumstances protected under Victims of Abuse Women’s Act.
- Prior management references describing reports of drug dealing or manufacturing, gambling, or prostitution on the premises.
- Applicant may be denied for an outstanding debt or judgment to any prior landlord.
Credit– Credit Scores below 570 or no credit history may result in the requirement of an additional deposit or denial.
Criminal, Sex Offense, and Terrorist Database Check: We will check these databases for all occupants over 18. We do not rent to any person convicted of violent crimes against persons or property; prostitution; domestic violence; involving the possession of weapons; or the manufacture or distribution of illegal substances. All are grounds for denial of an application. Criminal offenses will be evaluated based on type of offence, how long ago you were convicted, your age at the time of offense, evidence of rehabilitation, and any other information you would like us to consider. Please provide details in writing along with any other supporting documentation you would like us to consider.
Application and Notification
- An application must be completed for each occupant 18 years of age or older, and any occupants under the age of 18 and deemed an adult under applicable law.
- A non-refundable application fee of $40, must be paid by each Applicant before an application will be processed.
- All Applicants are required to present a valid government-issued identification. Except as otherwise prohibited by applicable law, non-U.S. citizen Applicants may be required to present additional documentation evidencing Applicant’s right to live in the United States through the end of the lease term.
- An application does not constitute a lease agreement or offer to lease. No lease shall exist unless and until Landlord and Applicant execute a lease agreement and Applicant pays all required funds.
- Falsification of any information on an application may result in Applicant’s automatic denial. If an Applicant is denied for falsifying paperwork, Landlord may retain all deposits and fees paid.
- The first Applicant to complete and submit the Application and all Application fees, pass the verification process, and pay all required deposits will be accepted.
- Notifications of acceptance or denial will be made by email to the email address provided on your Application. Denials will include information regarding the credit and background check provider.
Co-signer or guarantor – A cosigner/guarantor may be required in the case of ONE of the following:
- No rental history or home ownership in the past five years, or
- No Employment (Students Only)
Landlord allows only one Guarantor per household.
A Guarantor:
- Must submit an application and paya non-refundable application fee, if applicable.
- Is subject to the same qualification requirements as Applicants but must have an income of four (4.0) times monthly rent.
- Will be required to sign the lease.