The owners/managers of the properties listed for rent agree to these minimum standards for Approval of a Rental Application.  Additional criteria may apply depending upon certain units and individual owner/manager requirements.

No applicant shall be subject to discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, gender, disability, family status, gender identity , sexual orientation, national origin or any other protected class.   Availability of homes/units subject to change without notice.

Approval Requirements

• We offer an Application form to everyone.
• We review completed Applications in the order in which we receive them.
• We may require up to 10 business days to verify information on an Application.

APPLICATION SCREENING GUIDELINES
Complete Application
• Each Applicant over the age of 18 must submit an individual Application.
• Applications must be signed and dated. We will not review incomplete Applications. At least one adult must view the property prior to acceptance.
• Applicants must show two pieces of identification reasonably calculated to confirm identity. One must include a photograph.
• We will accept the first qualified Applicant(s).
Prior Rental History
• Positive and favorable rental history of last 2 years must be verifiable from unbiased and unrelated sources. Favorable rental reference must be recieved from current management within 48 hours of contact and must include, but not limited to, confirmation of timely rent payments, compliance with terms of the rental agreement with no violations and no current unpaid balance owed.
• No evictions within the past five years. We do not consider evictions which took place five years or more ago, nor do we consider
evictions which resulted in a dismissal or a general judgment for the Applicant. We also do not consider eviction judgments that were
rendered during the COVID-19 Protected Period (April 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022).
• Applicants must provide the information necessary to contact past Landlords.

Income/Resources
• Household income shall be at least 2.5 times the Rent (excluding utilities).
• Income must be verifiable through pay stubs or employer contact; award letters for Social Security, alimony, child support, public
assistance, utility or housing assistance; current tax records; or bank statements.

Credit History
• We may require you to submit a copy of your credit report obtained within the past 30 days.
• Negative credit reports may result in denial of Application. Negative reports include, but are not limited to: late payments, collections,
judgments, total debt load, and pending bankruptcy excepting nonpayment balances that accrued during the COVID-19 Protected
Period (April 1, 2020 – February 28, 2022).

Criminal History
• Criminal convictions or pending charges which may result in an Application denial include, but are not limited to: drug-related crimes,
person crimes, sex offenses, any crimes involving financial fraud (including identity theft or forgery), or any other crime that would
adversely impact the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoyment of the premises by the Residents or Owner/Agent but not including
pending charges or crimes that are no longer illegal in the state of Oregon, or charges that are pending but for which the Applicant is
presently participating in a diversion, conditional discharge or deferral of judgment program on the charges.
• Criminal history will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the nature and severity of the incidents that would
lead to denial, the number and type of incidents, the time that has elapsed since the date the incidents occurred, and the age of the
individual at the time the incidents occurred.
• Applicants are encouraged to provide Supplemental Information to explain, justify or negate the relevance of potentially negative
screening outcomes.

Explanations/Exceptions
• All Applicants may submit a written explanation with their Application if there are extenuating circumstances which require additional
consideration.
• If, after making a good faith effort, we are unable to verify information on your Application, or if you fail to pass any of the screening
criteria, the application process will be terminated.
• Exceptions may be made for Applicants with increased Deposits or qualified Co-Signers at the sole discretion of the Owner/Agent.

FALSIFICATION OR MISREPRESENTATION OF ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION

WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DENIAL.

Application Information 

There is no Application Fee to apply.  If a background check is required for final approval, applicant will be required to pay that screening fee as part of the application process.   Applicants may not be approved on a first come, first served basis.  Owners/managers may exercise their legal right to choose the most qualified candidate based on income, credit, criminal history, references, stability and other such business reasons.  Owners/managers comply with the Fair Housing Act and apply the exact same approval criteria as detailed above in order to be fair and consistent.

Have the Following Documents Ready to Provide Upon Request:

Government issued photo I.D. Proof of Income - pay stubs, bank statements, etc.

Picture of each pet that will occupy property 

How Long Does It Take for the Application to be Processed?

It varies depending on the unit and how many applicants have applied. Generally 2-5 business days, if your landlord and employer are very responsive. It may take longer in certain circumstances.

 Please tell your employer and landlord to expect a call and that they need to reply ASAP. Delays outside of our control and beyond 3 days may result in a denial (if employer or landlord do not respond).

Please Keep the following in mind:

1. We need your help. This means please be available to answer questions and provide information. There are strict timelines that must be followed to be fair to other applicants.

2. All household members over 18 are required to complete a rental application.

3. All section 8 Applicants must sign a consent form, allowing any applicable housing authority to release the contents of, and information pertaining to, Applicant’s housing file and rental history.

4. If Applicant(s) make any derogatory or offensive comments, and/or act in a threatening, combative, intoxicated or disorderly manner, during any phase of the inspection, meeting or application process will result in a denial of your application.

5. Each applicant will be required to qualify individually or as per specific criteria areas. Income will be calculated based on the entire household unless requested otherwise.

6. Inaccurate or falsified information will be grounds for denial of the application

7. Any individual whose tenancy may constitute a direct threat to the health and safety of any individual, the complex or the property of others, will be denied tenancy.

8. The denial of one applicant will result in the denial of the entire household.

 9. Government issued photo ID will be required.

10.  At least 1 adult applicant must see the inside of the property.

11. All applicants residing at the property must be current on all child support obligations with no payments past due or in arrears in any county, state or local jurisdiction.

12. Incomplete applications will not be approved.

13. Applicant must be able to enter into a legally binding contract

Thank you.