Application and Residency Policies v2019 (Summary)
This is a summary of our rules and qualifications for renting one of our properties. A full, more specific Application and Residency Policies is in the online application at www.zessin.twa.rentmanager.com.
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Every person over 18 must complete an application, with $40 application fee for each person
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With application, need copy of state issued photo ID and proof of income
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First person who is approved AND completes the following gets the house/apartment
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Pays First month's rent in full.
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Signs lease sent electronically.
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Management does not deny, reject, or approve any applications on the basis of any protected class as identified in the Illinois Human Rights Act or federal law
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Criminal History Requirements
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NO misdemeanor for bodily harm or intentional damage to property or manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance in the last 3 years
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NO felony for bodily harm or intentional damage to property or the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance in the last 7 years
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NO sexual related offenses ever, including any that may or may not require registration.
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NO offenses for violence against children, including any that may or may not require registration
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NO orders of protection against any applicant in the last 3 years or no more than 2 orders of protection in any 5 year period.
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Credit Score Requirements (average score of all applicants)
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Scores of 601 or above will be approved
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Scores of 500-600 will be approved if applicant also has rental assistance (Section 8 or similar) with $60 per month Credit Contingency Fee
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Individauls with No Credit score will be allowed to rent with $60 per month Credit Contingency Fee. If applying with another applicant, Score will be calclulted as a 600
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Rental History / Residency Requirements
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Ideally, no evictions in the last 3 years, no more than 1 eviction ever. Otherwise:
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Additional months deposit (or SureDeposit) for for each eviction in last 3 years
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Additional half a months deposit (or SureDeposit) for each eviction over 3 years old
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No more than 3 residences in the last 5 years, unless there is verifiable job or school transfers
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Must not owe current or previous landlord/financial institution/property manager any money.
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Income Requirements
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Must make 3 times the rent UNLESS:
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IF unit includes ALL utilities, must make 2 times the rent
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IF unit includes ALL utilities EXCEPT electric, must make 2.5 times the rent
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No more than 3 changes in source of income in the last 5 years
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Pet Requirements
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ALL applicants must complete a pet profile, even if no pets, at https://zessin.petscreening.com
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Management currently has no restricted breeds
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Monthly Pet Fees (if applicable)
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5 Paws - $25 per month
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4 Paws - $35 per month
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3 Paws - $50 per month
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2 Paws - $75 per month
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1 Paw - $100 per month
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