Application Screening Guidelines

Before applying for a property with us, please carefully review the following screening criteria and guidelines. At the time of applying, be prepared to pay the application fee outlined on the property listing page. We do business in accordance with Fair Housing Law; we do not discriminate among Applicants based on membership in a protected class including race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, source of income, or any other protected class as defined in any federal, state, or local law. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

• We offer an application form to everyone. 

• We review completed applications in the order they are received. 

• We may require up to 10 business days to verify information on an application. 

SCREENING GUIDELINES

• Each applicant 18 years or older must fill out an application. 

• Applications must be completed in full, signed, and dated. We will not review incomplete applications.

• Applicants must show a government-issued ID or other identification. 

• First Come, First Qualified, First Served.

CREDIT HISTORY

• By applying, you are consenting to a credit and criminal check.

• Negative credit reports are grounds for potential denial. Negative credit reports include, but are not limited to: late payments, collections, judgments, total debt load, and bankruptcy. Medical and education debt may be considered. 

INCOME/RESOURCES

• Household income must be at least three (3) times the monthly rent amount (excluding utilities). 

• Income must be verifiable through pay stubs or employer contact, award letter for Social Security, alimony, child support, public assistance, utility or housing assistance, current tax records or bank statements.

PRIOR RENTAL HISTORY

• We require at least three (3) years of verifiable rental history. 

• No evictions within the last five (5) years.

CRIMINAL HISTORY

• Criminal convictions or pending charges which may result in application denial include, but are not limited to: drug related crimes, person crimes, sex offenses, any crimes involving financial fraud (including identity theft or forgery), or any other crime that would adversely impact the health, safety, or right of peaceful enjoyment of the premises. 

EXPLANATIONS/CONSIDERATIONS

• All applicants may submit a written explanation with their application if there are extenuating circumstances which may require additional consideration. 

• If, after making a good faith effort, we are unable to verify information on your application, or if you fail to pass any of the screening criteria, the application process will be terminated. 

• Exceptions may be made for applicants with increased security deposits or qualified co-signers at the sole discretion of the Owner/Agent.

• Applicants may be rejected based on the demeanor in which they treat the Owner/Agent or other parties present.