Application
Rental Criteria
Our background check consists of collecting and reviewing the following information:
- Identity verification
- Public record search
- Criminal history
- Rent-to-income verification
- Eviction records
- Employment verification
- Rental history
- Credit score
Credit Score
Yes, credit scores are important to us, but we are more interested in the things that created the credit score than the score itself. A less than desirable credit score may be off-set by great rental history and solid income.
Criminal History
Residency may be denied due to a criminal record; please see criminal criteria below:
- Automatic Denial of Tenancy for Convicted Crimes Within the Past Seven Years Include:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree murder
- Harassment or stalking
- Kidnapping
- Simple or aggravated robbery
- Terrorist threats
- Felony controlled substance
- Felony burglary/theft
- Arson
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th degree sexual assault or misconduct
- 2nd degree manslaughter
- 1st and 2nd degree assault
- In possession of a controlled substance or intent to distribute a controlled substance
- At attempt to commit one of the above stated crimes
- Misdemeanors
- Any Misdemeanor may be subject to Denial
- Type of charge and date of conviction may affect the decision
- Proof of resolution may also be required
- Felonies
- Felony convictions less than 7 years from release may be denied
- Per Federal regulation, drug and alcohol use felonies may be acceptable with proper documentation
- Regardless of conviction date, no applicant with a felony conviction for any of the following will be accepted
- Acts of violence
- Sex crimes
- Illegal manufacturing or distribution of drugs
Income Verification
The combined GROSS monthly income of the applicants must be a minimum of 3 times the monthly rent. You will be required to provide proof of income whether you are employed by a 3rd party, or self-employed.
If you are self-employed, you will need to provide the following proof of income:
- bank statements
- tax returns
If you are not self-employed you will need to provide the following proof of income:
- copies of your most recent pay stub
- tax returns (if applicable)
Rental History
You may need to provide a rental reference which confirms a minimum of 1 year or more of valid, verifiable rental history from a third-party landlord. If you have rental history shorter than 12 months an additional deposit may be required or a guarantor may be required. If your rental history includes: late payments, eviction(s), excessive lease violations, excessive property damage, unauthorized tenants/pets, pest infestations due to tenant negligence, improper notice to vacate, three or more late notices within a 12-month period, noise or nuisance violations, two or more NSF charges, or outstanding balance owed, you may not be approved for a lease.