Rental Qualifications Guidelines

It is the policy of the owners and managers of all Rudeen Management properties not to discriminate against anyone in any respect, in the rental of homes, because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status or sexual orientation. All screening shall be subject to limitations found in RCW.19.182.040 and 15 USC 1681 convictions will be screened to help foster a community that is safe for residents, employees, neighbors and the property. No applications will be accepted from an individual behaving in an aggressive, hostile, belligerent, lewd and/or obscene manner or from anyone appearing to be under the influence of alcohol and/or nonprescription drugs. Providing false, misleading and/or fraudulent information in the application process is cause for denial of the application. Management will not accept a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report. We allow up to 5 days for applicants to send in supporting documents to complete the application process. The application will not be processed until all parties have completed an application and submitted all supporting documents. If documents are not submitted in the allowed time frame, then your application will automatically be canceled. After approval you will have 7 days to take possession of the leasehold from the date the unit is move-in ready, or the application will be canceled.          

GENERAL

• It is the potential Tenant’s responsibility to call the Apartment Manager to verify availability.
• No refunds will be given due to lack of availability.
• All applicants, 18 years and older, including married co-applicants, must complete and sign a rental application. Unmarried co-applicants must each complete, in full, a separate application. The application fee is non-refundable unless otherwise provided by state or local law. 
• Occupancy is limited to no more than two persons per bedroom plus one.
• Driver’s license and/or other formal proof of identification must be copied for our files.
• Social Security number or visa required.

DENIAL POLICY

• All applicants will be screened by: Core Logic through Experian (Experian. P.O. Box 4500, Allen, TX 75013 1-888-397-3742).
• If your application is denied due to unfavorable information received on your screening report, you may Contact CoreLogic Consumer Assistance 40 Pacifica, Suite 900. Irvine, CA 92618.1-866-873-3651, In the event of a denial, you may obtain a free copy of this report from this reporting agency and may dispute the accuracy of any information appearing in the consumer report.
• If your application is denied, then you will be refunded your entire deposit to secure holding deposit.

EMPLOYMENT/INCOME

• Wages: The applicant must have verifiable employment for at least the last 6 months.
• State, Federal, SSI, SSDI, Child Support/Alimony and or Retirement Funds:  Must be verified for at least 6 months prior to lease application.
• Total income must be at least 2 times the monthly rent per household. The source, regularity and dependability must be substantiated for at least 6 months prior to lease application. Supporting documentation must be provided.

RENTAL CRITERIA

• Applicants must have at least 6 months of verifiable rental/mortgage history that indicates payments received as agreed, proper notice to vacate, and no damage to the property, or satisfactory mortgage credit history.
• Adverse housing references are grounds for immediate denial of an applicant.
• Information available as a matter of public record (including but not limited to collection and civil or criminal conviction history) regarding an applicant may be grounds for denial of rental application.

RENTAL APPROVAL 

• Accepted: The applicant will be accepted with the standard deposits and fees.
• Accepted with Conditions: Depending on the community policy, the applicant may be given the option to pay an additional security deposit.
• Denied: The application will not be accepted. The applicant will be provided with contact information for the consumer reporting agencies that provided the consumer information. 

               GUARANTORS/CO-SIGNERS

• If your application status is either “Accepted with Conditions” or “Denied,” a guarantor or co-signer may be considered. In this instance, the application will be processed in the same way and with the same Rental Qualification Guidelines as a prospective tenant’s application would be. 

 PETS

• Nonrefundable fee and a refundable deposit will be required for all pets- limit 2.
• Pet rent will be required per month, per pet.
• Cats and dogs are allowed. Some breed restrictions apply.
• Management will conduct a pet review. Applicants must provide a current photo of the pet and a copy of vet records showing the pet has been spayed/neutered and updated rabies vaccination prior to move -in.

               CRIMINAL RECORD

• Criminal conviction could cause disqualification. In an effort to provide a housing environment that is affordable and safe for tenants, management, employees and the property management, we screen all tenant applications for past rental history, collection/credit history and criminal conviction history. Screening will generally relate back to the previous seven (7) years in most cases. All screenings shall be limited in accordance with state and federal fair credit reporting acts.
• Being a Registered Sex Offender is cause for disqualification.
• Upon receipt of rental application and screening fee, the landlord will conduct a search of public records to determine whether the applicant or any proposed tenant has been convicted of or pled guilty to or no contest to any crime.  This shall be grounds for denial of rental application.  Pending charges or outstanding warrants for any of the above will result in suspension of the application process until charges are resolved.

By signing below tenant(s) acknowledge having read and understand the above. I/We understand that I/We have ordered this service and there are NO REFUNDS. I/We hereby authorize my creditors, employers, landlords and credit repositories to release, whether by phone, fax, or in writing, any information which may include current and previous credit history, past or present employment information, past or present rental history, past or present criminal history, or any other background information requested. Furthermore, I/We understand that using a photocopy of this form may be necessary to complete verification of information and will be fully accepted as if it were an original. Please release this information to CoreLogic Resident Screening.     

      I have read and understand this document.