1) What criteria and credit score do you use to screen an application?
We review credit, criminal background, verify employment and income, and check with previous landlords.We aren’t looking for a particular credit score as much as we are looking to see that you pay your bills, that you’re not currently having financial difficulties, and that there are not people trying to collect money from you that aren’t getting paid.

2) Do you accept co-signers?
Yes, if you do not qualify on your own, we might still consider your application with a co-signer. The co-signer would need to apply too and, if approved, be willing to sign the lease with you and will be responsible for all terms of the lease with you.

3) Can i pay my deposit over a few months?
No. If this is something you need we will determine that the cost of living there is too high for you to afford.

4) What do you charge for an application fee?
$0. Because we do not charge an application fee we do require certain things before we will run your application though.You need to have toured the property.Each adult needs to have submitted a complete and individual application with a current pay stub and picture ID.Your preferred move in date needs to be within one week of when the property is available.

5) When will i hear back about my application?
Within 24 hours, but usually the same day you submit it. If your application is incomplete, all adults have not submitted individual applications, or we are missing requested documentation, your application will be delayed and other applications can be moved ahead of yours.

6) Do you allow emotional support animals or service animals?
Yes, but please understand that our industry has been over run with fraud when it comes to these requests. Many people think that calling their pet an emotional support animal is simply a way to get around the rules. The fact is, it is fraud and it is illegal. Because so many people do this it makes things much more difficult for those that have true medical needs. As defined by the law, these people must have a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life functions and they need their animal to help them perform those major life functions. Because so many people have been committing fraud by illegally saying they need an ESA, when in reality it’s just a pet, we have to do our due diligence before we can approve your request.To get an animal approved you need to fit the definition of handicapped as defined by the law: “Handicap” means, with respect to a person –(1) having a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person’s major life activities(2) having a record of having such an impairment, or(3) being regarded as having such an impairment, but such term does not include current, illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance.If you fit that definition you and your doctor need to fill out some forms that I can provide, signing your names that you fit the definition, and return them to our office to request that your animal be approved. We will then contact your Doctor to verify the information and then we will inform you if your request has been approved with your application. If you decide to apply you can request those forms from our office. Then upload the completed forms when filling out the application for the property you are interested in.

7) Do you accept section 8 or housing vouchers?
Yes, although Housing requires an inspection and they will only do their inspection when the home is vacant. So if you are interested in a place for rent but people are still living there, then it is not available yet. In that case, you will need to check back once the people living there have moved out (it’s availability date) and see if it’s still for rent.

8) Will you do a lease shorter than 12 months?
No. We do 12 month leases. Most HOA’s also require leases in their communities to be at least 12 months, so if you are checking on different homes in HOA communities you will probably get the same answer from other places. If you sign a 12 month lease, you do have the option of selling your lease if you need to end it early. See the FAQ in the tenants section of www.kasteelproperty.com about ending your lease early.