SCREENING GUIDELINES

Please review our list of criteria. If you feel you meet the criteria, please apply – because we’d be happy to rent to you. Also, if you have any questions or concerns, please ask.

• We will not review incomplete applications
• A complete application. One for each person over 18 years of age. If a line isn’t filled in (or the omission explained satisfactorily), we will return it to you. Additionally, we have a policy that you must view the INTERIOR of the property before your application can be deemed complete.
  
  
• There is a $55.00 application fee per person and is collected from the first qualified applicant(s). This fee is non-refundable and is payable via Debit/Credit Card. We will process applications in the order they are received.
  
  
• We require a photo I.D., preferably a driver’s license, and it must be presented with the completed application.
  
  
• We will accept the first qualified applicant.
  
  
• RENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• FOR ALL OTHER UNITS:  2 years of positive verifiable rental history or home ownership from a third party reference will be required. Landlord references from a parent or close relative will NOT be considered rental history. Rental history of at least 1 year but less than 2 years will require an additional deposit equal to 1/2 of 1 months rent. Rental history of less than 1 year will require a qualified co-signer AND payment of an additional security deposit equal to one months rent. 
• It is your responsibility to provide us with the information necessary to allow us to contact your past landlords.  We reserve the right to deny your application if, after making a good faith effort, we are unable to verify your rental history.
  
  
• INCOME The combination of your monthly income must be at least 2 1/2 times the rent amount. Income must be verifiable through pay stubs, employer contact, or tax records. All other income, including self employment, must be verifiable through bank statements or tax records. For Section 8 applicants, the amount of assistance will be considered part of your monthly income. Please provide this information with your application.
  
  
• CREDIT REQUIREMENTS – Good credit will be required. Outstanding bad debt (ie ..slow pay, collections, repossessions, liens, judgments & wage garnishment programs) being reported to the credit bureau which total more than $500 will require an additional security deposit of $200. Bad debt totaling OVER $1500 will require an additional deposit equal to one month’s rent. If in the last five years you have had any unpaid utility collections an additional security deposit will be required. If you have filed a bankruptcy within the last 2 years (it has to be discharged) an additional deposit equal to one month’s rent will be required.
  
  
• CO-SIGNERS – In order to qualify as a co-signer, you must have an income equal to a minimum of 4 TIMES the amount of rent and have an excellent credit rating.
  
  
• PETS – If allowed at a property,  all pets/animals will be screened by a third party pet/animal screening tool provided within the application.  An increased security deposit of $350/per pet will apply, although actual deposits  or fees may vary by property.  All applicants must go to https://bendpropertymanagement.petscreening.com/  and complete a profile within 24 hours of paying their application fee.

• Service/Support Animal Verification Policy
  1. Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Verification Requirements
  Verification letters for Emotional Support Animals must not be purchased online from
  generic or template-based services. Such letters will not be accepted as valid
  documentation.
  2. Insufficient or Invalid Verification
  If the documentation submitted is deemed inadequate or invalid, the applicant/tenant
  will be notified in writing. The written notice will inform them that they have 10
  calendar days from the date of the notice to provide acceptable verification.
  o Failure to provide valid documentation within this time frame will result in the
  denial of the reasonable accommodation request.
  3. Multiple Animals for Disabilities
  If an applicant/tenant requests approval for more than one animal to assist with a
  disability, the verification letter must clearly describe the specific work, task, or
  support that each individual animal provides in relation to the applicant/tenant’s
  disability. General or nonspecific statements of need are not sufficient.
  4. Expiration of Verification
  Any accepted verification that includes an expiration date shall remain valid only until
  that date. Upon expiration, the applicant or tenant is required to provide updated
  verification.

If you are accepted, you will be required to sign a rental agreement/lease in which you will agree to abide by the rules of the agreement. A complete copy of our rental agreement/lease is available for anyone who would like to review it.

MONEY ORDER or CASHIERS CHECK will be the only accepted form of payment for move-in monies. You may pay with a personal check or through your online portal after you have moved in.

Please read your rental agreement carefully, as we take each provision of the agreement quite seriously. Our intention in providing such an agreement is to assure that our tenants are given the best housing we can provide.