General Requirements for Approval

Answers to your questions about what our "requirements" are to rent from us.

General Application Requirements

We manage rental homes on behalf of many property owners, and rental requirements may vary by property. Each owner may have different approval criteria and property policies, subject to applicable fair housing laws. 

We review applications to determine whether applicants meet the requirements for the home and demonstrate an ability to pay rent and follow the lease. Please note that property tours are available only to applicants whose rental applications have been approved.

In general, we look for:

  • A complete application: Accurate information, all required documents, and a separate application and any required screening for each adult who will live in the home.
  • Verifiable lawful income: We generally look for income of at least three times the monthly rent and also evaluate your debt-to-income ratio, so meeting the income threshold alone does not guarantee approval. Accepted documentation may include pay stubs, tax documents, benefit statements, or other proof of lawful income.
  • There is no “minimum credit to apply”. However, credit will be reviewed as part of screening.
  • Rental history, if available: We may review prior rent payments, lease compliance, and outstanding rental balances. First-time renters should ask what alternative information may be considered.
  • Compliance with occupancy and pet policies: All intended occupants and pets must be disclosed. Occupancy limits must comply with applicable laws. Assistance animals are not pets and are addressed through the reasonable accommodation process.
  • Any required background screening: Where permitted by law, background screening may be part of the review. Findings are considered in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Applications and reasonable accommodation requests are handled in accordance with applicable fair housing laws.

Submitting an application does not guarantee approval.

Getting Ready to Apply?

Upon Approval:

We only show properties once an application is approved. We will be reaching out to you to schedule a time to view the property. If you would like to move forward with the property, the prospective tenant must sign the lease and pay all required move-in funds, which include a security deposit and initial rent. Utility setup and renters insurance are also required. We will inform you of who the utilities are through and their contact information.

Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or reserve a home.

We are committed to complying with all applicable fair housing laws.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for your next home? Find answers to common questions about our rentals, applications, and moving in.

Click "Available Properties for Rent" at the top of the page. Find the property you wish to apply for. There is a button to apply once you are on the specific property page.

Our application fee is $45.00. Every adult who will be occupying the home, will need to fill out separate applications.

We do our best to provide a decision within 48 hours of receiving your application.

Applications received over a weekend or holiday may take longer to process.

Regardless, we’ll reach out within 48 hours with either a decision or an update on your application’s status.

Pet policies vary by property.

Check the listing for permitted pets, restrictions, and applicable charges. Assistance animals are handled separately from pets in accordance with applicable law.

Review the listing for the monthly rent, security deposit amount. If a monthly rent includes water, sewer, trash, lawncare, and etc. it will be noted on the listing, otherwise, tenants will be responsible for all utilities. 

The security deposit and a full month's rent is due at the time of lease signing. If you move in mid month, your second month rent will be prorated for the amount of days you were occupying the property the month you moved in. 

Most of our properties are 12-month leases. Please review the property page to determine the leasing terms for that property. 

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