Our Applicant Standards

Hello, thank you for your interest in renting one of our homes. If you haven't had a chance to learn more about our homes, please take a moment to look through photos and information in the properties section of our website. You’re able to start the application process from there with the “Apply Today” link if you would like to move forward. We want to provide a detailed explanation of our application process so you’re aware. Please take a minute to read this over before applying.

Your 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 2-5 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 you be denied or face other adverse action based on information received in the consumer report, you have a right to obtain a free copy of the consumer report, and to dispute the accuracy of the information it contains by contacting: Experian, P.O. Box 4500 Allen, TX 75013, Phone: 1-888-EXPERIAN (1-888-397-3742).

Deposit to Hold

After approval, if you 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. The maximum amount of time a rental will be held is 14 days. 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 your entire tenancy. If you fail to provide the Deposit to Hold within 24 hours of approval, the home will be offered to the next qualified applicant.

Move-in Requirements

After approval and before occupancy will be granted, you 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 your name, and a lease must be executed and signed by all parties.

Qualification Standards

  • Applicant must have current photo identification and a valid social security number.

  • Applicants monthly household income must exceed three times the rent. All income must be from a verifiable source. Unverifiable income will not be considered.

  • Applicants must receive positive references from previous landlords.

  • Applicant may not have any evictions or unpaid judgments from previous landlords.

  • Applicant must exhibit a responsible financial life. Credit score must be a minimum of 650.

  • A background check will be conducted on all applicants over 18. Applicant’s background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility.

  • Applicant / Household may not smoke on property or in home.

  • Applicant / Household may not have pets (unless otherwise advertised)

  • Occupancy is limited to 2 people per bedroom.

At our discretion, compensating factors such as an additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor) may be required for qualification if you fail to meet any one of the above requirements. In the event of multiple applicants, tenancy will be granted to the most qualified, based on the above criteria.