Please complete the Applicant Screening to being the application process
Please complete our Screening Questionnaire to assess your potential qualification for rental prior to completing a formal application and paying application processing fees.
APPLICATION
A rental application must be submitted listing all persons who will be occupying the dwelling (adults and children). A $35.00 non-refundable application processing fee is required for each applicant/occupant over the age of 18. Applications with missing information and/or documents are considered incomplete and will not be processed until all requested information is received. Complete applications accompanied by applicable processing fees are processed in the order they are received.
IDENTIFICATION
Applicants must submit with their application valid government issued photo ID for each person aged 18 years and older that will be living in the apartment.
INCOME
All applicants must have a combined verifiable source of income in an amount in accordance with current community guidelines, no less than 3 times the rental rate. Proof of income must be submitted with application. Applicants who perform contract labor or receive income from a source other than employment may be subject to a conditional approval including, but not limited to: additional/increased monthly rent and/or security deposit, or being required to apply with a guarantor.
CREDIT HISTORY
Our credit reporting agency evaluates credit and rental history against indicators of future rent payment performance. An unsatisfactory or insufficient finding may result in the requirement of an additional deposit, guarantor, or denial. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their credit history is accurate.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employment and monthly income must be verifiable, past and present. Applicants are required to have been with their current employer for a minimum of 12 months. Self-employed applicants must complete a separate "Self-Employed" application and provide other forms of proof.
RESIDENCY/RENTAL HISTORY
All applicants must provide a minimum of 24 months verifiable rental history, past and present. If you own your home, please provide 12 months of cancelled checks from your Mortgage Company showing prompt payment, or written verification from the Mortgage Company or credit reporting agency.
CO-SIGNERS/GUARANTORS
If a guarantor is needed, they must meet the entire qualifying criteria as presented within this notice. All guarantors must have a verifiable source of income in an amount no less than five (5) times the rental rate. The guarantor must continue to meet the criteria presented within throughout the entire duration of the applicable lease period.
CRIMINAL HISTORY
Our investigation includes criminal background screening. It is possible your application may be denied due to criminal convictions. We conduct background screening on all occupants over the age of 18.
OCCUPANCY
Maximum occupancy is no more than two persons per bedroom. Furthermore, there can be a maximum of 2 adults per unit (exceptions: children of applicant over the age of 18; person with caretakers; other exceptions on case-by-case basis.)
PETS
One pet may be accepted on a per property and situation basis. Pet weight cannot exceed 25lbs. $300 pet charge (non-refundable) & $30 additional monthly rent will be required. Please contact the office before applying if you have if you have questions about these fees. In all residences with a pet present, an air purifier is required to be used for the duration of your residency. Pet owners are required to carry Renter’s Insurance from the provider of their choosing. To satisfy this requirement, you must provide proof of liability insurance coverage at initial lease signing and maintain this coverage throughout the entire term of your residency.
RENTAL LEASE TERMS
Our standard lease term is 12-months. Requests for a tenancy term of less than 12-months must be made prior to scheduling signing of a lease agreement. Should these requests be honored, an additional short-term lease fee will be required.
APPLICANT APPROVAL
Applicants agree to and acknowledge that all qualifying criteria referenced herein will be considered in the screening process. Applicants who do not meet the requirements referenced above may be declined or subject to a conditional approval including, but not limited to: additional/increased monthly rent and/or deposit, or being required to apply with a guarantor.
Applicant agrees to pay a non-refundable application processing fee per applicant. Payment of the application fee does not guarantee an application will be accepted. If a payment from an applicant is returned to us by a bank or other entity for any reason, if a credit or debit card payment from applicant to us is rejected, or it we are unable, through no fault of our own or our bank, to successfully process any ACH debit, credit card, or debit card transaction, then 1) Applicant shall pay to us the NSF charge and 2) We reserve the right to refer the matter for criminal prosecution.
FAIR HOUSING STATEMENT
C&S Rentals is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. We subscribe to a universal policy for the achievement of equal housing and no person will be discriminated against because of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other applicable laws protecting specific classes. C&S Rentals will discuss and respond to any reasonable accommodation request based upon disability-related need. C&S Rentals will allow reasonable modification of existing premises, which may be at the expense of the disabled person.
POTENTIAL REASONS FOR DENIAL
Applications may be rejected for the following reasons, including, but not limited to:
Unable to verify information given on application by any applicant
Falsification of information on application by any applicant
Incomplete application by any applicant
Insufficient household income
Conviction history of violent or sexual crime by any applicant or occupant
Unsatisfactory rental history, evictions, or notice from current or previous landlord regarding rental agreement violations
Unsatisfactory credit history
Adopted: 11/29/2024 Owner: C&S Rentals