Here is the current rental criteria from our online application:
RESIDENT QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
This apartment community fully supports the Federal Fair Housing Act, as amended, and offers equal housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, handicap, national origin, familial status and/or other protected class statuses.
Owner and management desire to provide well maintained and well-kept property for the benefit of all residents. Screening criteria herein are adopted with the intent of maximizing the ability to provide safe housing for residents, managerial staff, the property, and neighbors. Screening criteria herein are also intended to minimize liability risks, the cost of insurance, maintenance, and repairs to the premises. Screening shall be designed to provide housing to individuals who do not constitute or pose an unreasonable risk of direct threat to persons and/or property of physical harm and/or adverse housing environment.
COMPLETE APPLICATION:
We do not accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports. An application must be filled out for each prospective resident. Any area on the application not filled in may result in rejection of the application.
Applications will be screened through On-Site Manager Inc. ("On-Site"). Applicants have the right to obtain a free copy of the consumer report in the event of a denial or other adverse action and to dispute the accuracy of the info appearing in the report. To submit a dispute, you can reach On-Site at Renter Relations 2201 Lakeside Blvd. Richardson, TX 75082 or by phone at (877)222-0384.
ALL PERSONS leasing an apartment must be of legal age - 18 years or older - to sign a lease agreement.
Each applicant must meet the following criteria*. Income, credit and rental will be combined in cases of multiple applicants.
Please Note:
- All screening shall be performed in accordance with federal and state law including RCW 59.182.040
- Any misrepresentation, omission or misstatement of fact in the application process shall render the prior acceptance, by owner/management, as void. In such an event the former tenant(s) shall be deemed to have taken occupancy without permission of owner.
- Applications will not be accepted from applicant(s) who appear intoxicated by alcohol and/or drugs during the application process
- Applications will not be accepted from applicant(s) who are hostile, threatening, lewd, obscene or vulgar during the application process. Obscene, lewd, vulgar, harassing or threatening behavior shall be grounds for terminating the screening process and refusal to accept application.
INCOME REQUIREMENTS and EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION: GROSS INCOME TO RENT 2 1/2 to 3 to 1
- Applicant must have current, consistent and verifiable employment of at least 6 months.
- Self-employed applicants must provide previous 2 years tax statements and previous 6 months bank statements.
- Any other income applicant wishes to use in order to meet the income requirements must include award or benefit letter.
CREDIT HISTORY: Applicant must have a favorable credit rating.
- Applicants with a tax lien, repossession, discharged personal bankruptcy, collections or less than favorable credit ratings may be accepted with a guarantor or additional security deposit.
- Application may not be approved if the credit report shows eviction and or monies owed to an apartment or landlord.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:
- Each applicant will have a criminal background check obtained concurrently with the credit history.
- Owner and management agree to limit screening of conviction history to serious offenses against person and/or property. Please see attached list of crimes, as well as substantially similar crimes, which may result in denial of application.
VERIFIABLE RENTAL HISTORY: Applicant must have recent rental history for 6 months with good payment and favorable reference.
- Applicants with no recent rental history will not qualify, but could be required to obtain a guarantor or pay an additional security deposit.
- Current names and phone numbers of landlords must be made available for verification of rental history.
- Rental references cannot be from a relative.
- All lease terms of prior rental contracts must have been fulfilled.
- History of damage to property, disturbances of the peace, complaints or notices issued shall be grounds for denial.
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GUARANTOR QUALIFICATIONS:
- Guarantors may be accepted if an applicant does not have verifiable rental history, does not meet the income requirements or does not meet the required criteria in any other section.
- Guarantors will not be accepted in cases where an applicant has unfavorable rental history.
- Guarantors must complete an application.
- Guarantors must make 2 1/2 – 3 PLUS personal rent or mortgage to 1.
Renter Insurance Requirements
- Douglass Properties requires all residents to carry a minimum of $300,000 personal liability insurance coverage.
- It is required for all residents to list Douglass Properties 815 E. Rosewood Spokane WA 99208, as a “Party of Interest” or “Interested Party” (or other language that may be available) on the renter’s insurance policy.
- Proof of this coverage is required at initial lease signing and lease renewal
- It is required per the lease insurance is kept current and up to date
Fees/Deposit
Application Fee: Any person – age 18 or older – will be considered an individual applicant (spouse, family member, roommate or guarantor)
- A (contact community for amount) fee will be charged for each application and said fee is non-refundable.
- After management completes the application process, the applicant will be notified that they have either been approved or denied tenancy or occupancy.
- Should the non-refundable application fee be returned by the bank for any reason, the applicant will be charged an additional $35 NSF fee per check.
Administrative Fee:
- The sum of (contact community for amount) paid in advance by Lessee is a non-refundable administrative fee. This fee does not cover damage to the property not listed on the Property Condition Report or repairs necessary to restore the property to its pre-lease condition. This fee does not cover any rents, fees, costs, or attorney’s fees due from Lessee. No interest is paid to Lessee on said non-refundable fee.
Holding Deposit:
- Applicants understands that no specific apartment will be held for them until the Holding Deposit Agreement is signed and holding deposit is paid. If application for rental is approved the holding deposit shall be applied to security deposit and or 1st month rent required under the lease.
- Please see holding deposit agreement for additional terms and conditions.
Criminal Background Screening Details
Owner and management will screen for criminal convictions for crimes against person or property. Crimes listed below (in all counts), as well as substantially similar crimes, may result in denial of application.
Murder
Manslaughter
Assault
Robbery
Rape
Child Molestation
Rape of a child
Kidnapping
Theft
Burglary
Vehicle prowling
Malicious Mischief
Arson
Reckless burning
Delivery or Sale of Controlled Substance
Possession of Controlled Substance with intent to deliver
Manufacturing a controlled substance
In matter relating to criminal conviction history, circumstances that may be considered include: age of individual at time of conduct; evidence of good tenant history before or after conviction or conduct; evidence of rehabilitation efforts; nature and severity of offense(s); and/or number of similar past offenses or lack thereof.
Applicants with an arrest and pending criminal case will be evaluated based upon the facts of the underlying case to determine if conduct justifies exclusion as a threat to others or property. If the applicant has a criminal case pending, for any crime set forth on the Standard Criminal Addendum, on applicant(s) application and/or screenings, the application will be put on hold until the case has been finalized and a decision has been determined. The applicant(s) are not allowed to be approved to move in until the case is finalized and/or determined. Provided, management may limit application of this policy to conduct that would justify exclusion due to threat posed to person or property.
*Applicants that do not meet the above criteria will be subject to corporate review and may require an additional security deposit and or a qualified guarantor for approval.
In signing the application and paying an application fee, you are authorizing us to verify the information you have submitted on your application for apartment/house rental at any time. Your signature below confirms that you have read and understand the criteria listed above. Further, you hereby authorize us to contact you as necessary at all telephone numbers submitted, including cell phone numbers listed herein or as later obtained for any reason, not limited to application process, during or after tenancy.