Application

Rental Criteria

Our background check consists of collecting and reviewing the following information:

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.