APPLICATION CRITERIA

Thank you for your interest in our rental properties. To ensure a transparent and fair process for all applicants, please review our screening criteria below.

Minimum Qualification Standards

To be considered "Qualified," applicants must meet the following specific benchmarks:

  • Income Requirements: Gross household income must be at least 2.5x the monthly rent. We accept all verifiable income, including salary, social security, disability, housing subsidies, self-employment income, etc.
  • Credit History: A minimum FICO score of 680 is generally required. 
  • Rental History: At least 2 years of verifiable, positive rental history from non-relatives.
  • Evictions: No evictions within the last 7 years.
  • Bankruptcies: Must be discharged for at least 3 years.
  • Criminal Background: We conduct a nationwide search. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis in compliance with Fair Housing guidelines, focusing on conduct that may pose a direct threat to the property or other residents.

Application Submission

  • Who Must Apply: Each individual aged 18 or older who will reside in the home must submit a separate application.
  • Complete Applications: We will not begin processing until we receive completed applications and all required supporting documents from all individuals over the age of 18.

Screening Order & Selection

In accordance with California law, we process applications in the order they are received. First-Come, First-Served: We review the first complete application package received. If that applicant meets all our "Qualified" criteria, they will be approved. Please note that applications are not considered complete until all applications are received.

Time is of the Essence

Once we begin processing your application, we allow 2 business days for you to provide any requested follow-up documentation (e.g., pay stubs, tax returns, or landlord references). Failure to respond within this window may result in us moving to the next applicant in line.

We review applications in the order they are received.

  • If you are first in line: We will contact you typically within 1 business day.
  • If we are already processing an application: We will hold yours in queue and reach out if the prior applicant does not qualify.