Rental Process
To rent one of our apartments or homes please fill out the Pre-Screener for the property through our listing partner TurboTenant (see our available properties here). Once pre-approved, you will be given the opportunity to view the property. All occupants over the age of 18 must fill out an application, pay the non-refundable application fee ($45), and agree to a background and credit check.
No smoking is permitted on our properties and animals are considered with a non-refundable fee and additional monthly rent.
Cats and Dogs: $300 per pet non-refundable fee. $35 per dog and $25 per cat in additional monthly rent.
Caged pets: one time non-refundable fee of $50 per pet.
All leases will be 12 months with the option of renewing or turning into Month to Month.
First month's rent and security deposit will be required prior to move in and must clear to receive keys. In some cases we may require first, last and security deposit or a co-signer (guarantor). In the event of multiple applications, tenancy will be granted to the most qualified, based on the Qualification criteria below.
Summary of Process:
Pre-screener through TurboTenant (free)
Schedule tour
Fill out application and complete screening process ($45)
Submit Holding Deposit (if applicable)
Sign Lease
Pay first month's rent and any additional fees
Receive keys and move in!
Qualifications
A successful applicant will have:
current photo identification and a valid social security number.
TransUnion Credit Score of 600+ (Late pays, garnishments, substandard reports, etc. will all be weighed)
No bankruptcies or evictions in the past 5 years.
Positive references from all previous landlords.
Able to provide proof of collective income of 3x rent (paystub, W-2, 1099)
Renter's insurance with a minimum $100,000 liability ($200,000 if any animals occupy property.).
Application
Each person over the age of 18 who will be living in the home must complete and submit a separate application and processing fee. In order to qualify, each person must meet or exceed the minimum standards for qualification. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applications containing false information will immediately be disqualified. Please expect 1- 3 days for the application process.
Processing the Application will include direct contact with employers, current landlord, previous landlords, friends, personal and professional references, law enforcement agencies, government agencies, consumer reporting agencies, public records, eviction records, and any other sources that may be deemed necessary. A consumer report will be used in the processing of all applications. Should the Applicant be denied or face other adverse action based on information received in the consumer report, the Applicant has a right to obtain a free copy of the consumer report, and to dispute the accuracy of the information it contains by contacting:
Credit Information
TransUnion LLC
Consumer Disclosure Center
P.O. Box 1000
Chester, PA 19022
(800) 888-4213
Deposit to Hold
After approval, if tenant will not be taking occupancy within 24 hours, a non- refundable Deposit to Hold in the amount equal to one month’s rent will be required within 24 hours to hold the property until a mutually agreed upon move- in date. After all move- in requirements have been met and a lease for the property completed, the Deposit to Hold will transfer to the security deposit to be held throughout the tenant’s entire tenancy. If the Prospective Tenant fails to provide the Deposit to Hold within 24 hours of approval, the home will be offered to the next qualified applicant. Should the Applicant elect to pay the Deposit to Hold with their application (prior to processing), the Deposit to Hold will be refunded in full within 14 days if they fail to qualify.
Move-in Requirements
After approval and before occupancy will be granted, Prospective Tenant must supply all the required move-in funds, including the security deposit, first month’s rent, and any other additional deposits and fees, all tenant paid utilities must be transferred into prospective Tenant’s name, and a lease must be executed and signed by all parties.