How much is the Application Fee?
Once you have found your home, a $35.00 non-refundable fee is required for each adult resident. If an Applicant's legal status allows us to retrieve one combined credit report on 2 applicants, then 1 application fee is permitted.
This fee is for the administrative costs of processing your application & retrieving credit bureau information.
There are several ways to get an application -- call and have one faxed to you, or you may pick one up when you view at the home when you view the inside.
Applications must be turned in to us in person accompanied with a valid photo id.
How much is the Security Deposit?
The Security Deposit is determined by the following formula:
The Security Deposit is equal to one month's rent PLUS $50.00.
For example, a home with $1000 Rent will have deposit of $1050.
How do I Qualify?
We are pleased that you are considering a home with us. We are very proud of our homes and believe you will be too. Our requirement standards for qualifying to rent a home are simple and fair.
They are:
- Your gross monthly income must equal approximately three times the monthly rent of your home.
- A favorable credit history.
- Be employed or furnish acceptable proof of required income.
- Good references from previous Landlords.
- Occupant limits of 2 persons per bedroom.
No Credit or Bad Credit will NOT prevent You from renting a Home.
Compensating factors to qualify can be:
- additional deposit
- pre-paid rent
- co-signers
for the purpose of helping applicants qualify who do not meet the initial qualifying standards.
We look forward to working with you. We are committed to providing equal professional service without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin of any prospective client or customer.
If you have questions, please call.
How long does it take to Qualify?
We try to complete your application within 24 hours on business days. Sometimes processing takes longer due to items beyond our control; such things as verifying your rental history sometimes requires written or faxed requests and former Landlords do not always make You their top priority. However, we are successful at processing your application within 24hrs in most cases.
IMPORTANT: Once approved, You have 24hrs to properly complete your rental agreement or we may move on to the next application for this property. We apologize for this 24 hour rule; but, this prevents more problems than it causes.
For example, imagine you want the home on 123 Main Street and you learned that an approved applicant is in front of you. You know that they have 24 hours from the time they are approved before they disqualify their own application for not showing up, and now you can rent the home you wanted. How long would you want to wait? Each day delayed is also another day of lost rent. Although this policy seems strict, it really does prevent problems instead of causing problems.
How do I see the inside of the Home?
First, "ride by" the home and see the outside and get a feel for the neighborhood and surrounding amenities such as schools, shopping, parks, etc. Make sure the location, style, and price of the home fits your needs. After deciding that this home will be a good fit for you please call 760-835-3168 to make an appointment to see the inside of the home.
NOTE: if service people are working on the home, you may view the home providing they say it is safe to do so. Please do not ask the service people questions regarding their job, work to be done, or details involved in the renting the home. The service people are there to perform their assigned duties and are not involved in the process of renting homes. All questions can be answered at our office.
Do NOT knock on the door of an occupied home.
We value good relations with all residents. Knocking on the door without being pre-approved through our office may disqualify you immediately from renting the home. If you can not follow this simple common courtesy rule, we have doubts you can accept the responsibility of following the terms of your rental agreement. Remember, you may see the inside of an occupied home AFTER being pre-approved and our office sets up an appointment convenient for both you and our resident.
Are Animals Allowed?
Animals may be allowed.
Safe and legal animals that do not damage or reduce value of property may be allowed with an animal deposit. As noted recently in the national news, a jury convicted a couple of manslaughter from the actions of their animals they referred to as "pets". There is a major push to protect people, especially children, from potentially dangerous animals.
Insurance is being canceled WITHOUT NOTICE upon discovery of certain animals.
Some insurance companies have begun using a list of dangerous animals compiled by the National Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia. If your animal is on the list, it could pose problems in the near future.
Our animal policy is subject to change without notice as a result of changes from our insurance carriers.
Animals not in violation of any local ordinance or insurance regulation are usually accepted providing an "animal deposit" has been paid and the monthly rent includes $25.00 for the animal.
- We value animals and pets. Again, animals that are your pets must be:
- safe
- allowed by all local laws, regulations,etc.
- not pose a threat, hazard, or nuisance to others or property
- allowed by insurance company
If your animal complies with these guidelines, your pet will be accepted.
