Thank you for your interest in renting one of our properties! Below is a detailed explanation of our application process as well as our standards for qualification.
TENANT APPLICATION FORM – LINK
DISCLAIMER: The following is provided for general informational purposes only, and may not reflect every detail of the application process.
Application
Each person over the age of 18 who will be living in the home must complete and submit a separate application and processing fee. In order to qualify, each person must meet or exceed the minimum standards for qualification. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applications containing false information will immediately be disqualified. Please expect 1-5 business days for the application process. Processing the Application will include direct contact with employers, current landlord, previous landlords, friends, personal and professional references, law enforcement agencies, government agencies, consumer reporting agencies, public records, eviction records, and any other sources that may be deemed necessary. A consumer report and a background check will be used in the processing of all applications. Should the Applicant be denied or face other adverse action based on information received in the consumer report, the Applicant has a right to obtain a free copy of the consumer report, and to dispute the accuracy of the information it contains by contacting: Trans Union, PO Box 1000, Chester, PA 19022, Phone: (800) 888-4213
Deposit to Hold
After approval, if tenant will not be taking occupancy within 24 hours, a non-refundable Deposit to Hold in the amount equal to one month’s rent and in the form of a cashier’s check or money order will be required within 24 hours to hold the property until a mutually agreed upon move-in date. The maximum amount of time a rental will be held is 7 days, longer holds may be considered at the sole discretion of the landlord and will require a non-refundable hold fee. After all move-in requirements have been met and a lease for the property completed, the Deposit to Hold will transfer to the security deposit to be held throughout the tenant’s entire tenancy. If the Prospective Tenant fails to provide the Deposit to Hold within 24 hours of approval, the home will be offered to the next qualified applicant. Should the Applicant elect to pay the Deposit to Hold with their application (prior to processing), the Deposit to Hold will be refunded in full within 14 days if they fail to qualify.
Move-in Requirements
After approval and before occupancy will be granted, Prospective Tenant must supply all the required move-in funds in the form of a cashier’s check or money order, including the security deposit, first month’s rent, and any other additional deposits and fees, all tenant paid utilities must be transferred into Prospective Tenant’s name, and a lease must be executed and signed by all parties.
Qualification Standards
Your Application will be denied if you do not meet the below standards for qualification:
- Applicant must have current photo identification and a valid social security number or ITIN/equivalent.
- Applicants’ combined monthly income must exceed three times the rent. All income must be from a verifiable source. Unverifiable income will not be considered.
- Applicant must have verifiable rental history with no negative references from previous landlords for the past 5 years. Applicants without prior rental history (e.g., first-time renters or prior homeowners) may qualify based on the other standards and/or an additional deposit or co-signer.
- Applicant may not have any evictions or unpaid judgments from previous landlords.
- Credit score must be a minimum of 600.
- A background check will be conducted on all applicants 18 and over ; recent or serious criminal history (past 7 years) is grounds for denial.
- Applicant must be a non-smoker. This is a non-smoking property, and Tenant is responsible for the cost of remediating any smoke or odor damage (including repainting and flooring/carpet replacement) regardless of where the smoking occurred.
- Occupancy is limited to 2 people per bedroom All applicants are screened against the identical standards.
At landlord’s discretion, compensating factors such as an additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor) may be required for qualification if Applicant fails to meet any one of the above requirements. In the event of multiple applicants, tenancy will be granted to the most qualified, based on the above criteria.
A copy of the rental application form can be downloaded using the link below. When complete, please email us a copy using the information on the top of the application form. Payment of the application fees will be coordinated.
