Leasing Criteria and Security Deposit Requirements
Application Requirements:
All residents 18 years of age and older planning to occupy the property must submit a separate online application.
All our properties are non-smoking, and renters insurance is mandatory (available through our Resident Benefits Package or to be purchased separately).
A copy of a valid government-issue ID is required.
Non-U.S. citizens without a Social Security number must provide additional documents.
A non-refundable application fee of $65.00 per applicant is required.
Credit Requirements:
Credit FICO score must not fall below 580 and credit history will be weighed in conjunction with all other rental criteria.
Unpaid child support or federal tax liens result in denial.
Bankruptcies and no credit history may affect acceptance or require extra deposit.
Income & Employment Requirements:
Applicants must have veriable employment with a consistent history of at least two years.
One Applicant must meet or exceed a gross income that is 3 times the monthly rent. If the
Applicants are a couple with two incomes, we will combine both and the total income
must meet or exceed 4 times the monthly rent. If the Applicants are unrelated roommates
each Applicant must be able to provide proof of gross income being at least 2 times the
monthly lease amount.
Proof of income is required. Self-employed or retired applicants must provide additional documentation as specified.
We do not accept Guarantors except for students who are applying for our properties located close to college campuses.
Rental History Requirements:
Minimum two years of veriable rental history with no unpaid landlord debts.
Recent evictions, broken leases, or landlord debts may lead to denial.
Criminal Background Screening:
Criminal background checks are mandatory.
Felony convictions within five years for specified crimes lead to automatic denial.
Property owners may consider exceptions based on nature/age of offenses.
Pet & Animal Policy:
Pet policies vary by property. We use a third-party pet screening company. All applicants must complete a pet profile.
Assistance animals are exempt from fees.
Breed and size restrictions may apply; Typically, the deposit ranges from $350 to $500 per pet, though the owner has the final say, including the deposit amount.
Resident Benefits Package:
This package is mandatory for all leases and includes HVAC filter delivery, renters insurance, portal access, credit building, and more.
Monthly fee: $50 (includes insurance).
Approval & Lease Signing Process:
Approved applicants are required to electronically sign a Hold and Deposit form and pay an application deposit equal to one month’s rent within 24 hours. This deposit will be applied as the Security Deposit once the Lease Agreement is executed.
Tenants must ensure all utilities are transferred into their name before the move-in date.
Security Deposit:
All our properties require a security deposit, usually in the same amount as the monthly rent amount.
Security deposits, including pet deposits, must be paid in full prior to move-in. Partial payments or payment plans are not accepted.
Security deposits cannot be applied toward rent at any time during your residency—no exceptions.
