Application Guidelines & Criteria

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• No Cost to Apply: Submitting an application is 100% free. We do not charge any fee to submit, review, or hold an application.
• Qualification Based Selection: We process applications based on overall applicant qualifications rather than submission speed, strictly adhering to Equal Housing Opportunity guidelines.
• Transparent Screening Fee: You provide payment details upfront to streamline processing, but your card is not charged when you submit your application. The $25 screening fee is only charged once your application reaches the front of the line and we actively run your background check. We conduct screening in-house. Once charged and run, the fee covers actual direct third-party screening costs and is non-refundable. Unprocessed, secondary, or withdrawn applications incur $0 cost.
• Fast Track Leasing: Upon final approval, you will receive an invitation to your resident portal to submit your initial move in funds, followed shortly by your digital lease agreement. Both the signed lease and full initial payment are due by 11:59 PM, two business days after delivery of whichever item arrives last.

We evaluate all prospective residents using consistent, objective criteria weighted in the following priority order:

1. Income to Rent Ratio (Primary Requirement): Combined gross monthly income must be at least 2.5 times the monthly rent.
2. Credit History & Utilization: We look for a preferred credit score of at least 580 and overall credit card utilization below 50%. We also review credit scores, active bankruptcies, delinquent collections, and past due accounts.
3. Rental & Payment History: We verify a consistent record of on time rent payments, on time payments to trade creditors and debtors, proper property care, and good neighborly conduct.
4. Eviction History & Background: We check for prior eviction filings, unpaid housing collections, and criminal background records.
5. Occupancy Limits: Standard occupancy is a maximum of 2 people per bedroom.

Please have the following items ready to upload and include with your application:

• Valid government-issued photo identification
• Current and past residential addresses with landlord contact details
• Employment history and verifiable proof of income (recent pay stubs, tax records, or bank statements)
• Animal Documentation (if applicable):
  • Clear photo of each animal
  • Proof of Rabies Vaccination: Required for all dogs and cats.
  • Proof of Spay/Neuter Verification: Veterinary documentation confirming sterilization is mandatory for all dogs and cats (intact/unaltered pets are not permitted).
  • Pima County Dog License: Mandatory for all dogs 3 months of age and older.
  • Completed accommodation documentation for assistance animals (if applicable).

• In-House Application Review: Submitting an application places you in our candidate pool at zero cost. No charges are made at submission. We review all submitted qualifications, rental history, and animal documentation directly.
• Front-of-the-Line Screening: When your application reaches the front of the line as our primary candidate, we charge the $25 screening fee to the card on file and run your credit and background check. Being processed for this step means you are the primary applicant for the home. (If another applicant leases the home ahead of you, your card is never charged).
• Lease Offer & Move-In Deadlines: Once your background check clears, your digital lease and resident portal invite are issued. Missing deadlines for requested documents, signatures, or move-in funds may result in cancellation so the property can be offered to the next qualified applicant.
• Acceptable Move-In Funds: Initial move-in funds (security deposit and first month’s rent) and your signed lease are due by 11:59 PM, two business days after delivery of whichever item arrives last. Payments must be made via the online resident portal, cashier’s check, or money order (personal checks are welcome for standard recurring rent, but not initial move-in funds; cash is never accepted).
• Property Condition: Homes are leased in their observed condition at the time of viewing. If turnover repairs are underway, we ensure the home is clean, safe, and fully functional by your agreed move-in date.
• Holding Period: Approved properties will not be held vacant for more than 30 days past your application approval date.

• Pets: Up to 2 pets are generally permitted, subject to property owner approval and breed guidelines. Additional pets are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To protect the property and maintain a clean living environment:
  • Mandatory Sterilization: All pets (dogs and cats) must be spayed or neutered. Written veterinary proof is required prior to lease approval; unaltered animals are strictly not permitted.
  • Vaccinations & Licensing: All dogs and cats must provide up-to-date rabies vaccination records. All dogs 3 months of age or older must provide proof of an active license through Pima Animal Care Center (PACC).
  • Pet Photos: A clear, individual photograph of each animal must be submitted.
  • Insurance: Tenants must maintain liability or renters insurance that includes pet coverage. You may provide your own qualifying policy or enroll directly via the resident portal (zero markups).
• Assistance & Service Animals: Service and emotional support animals are fully welcome under federal and state fair housing laws and are never subject to pet fees, pet rent, or breed restrictions. Please complete and submit our [Reasonable Accommodation Request Form] with your application. In accordance with local public health regulations, assistance animals must still comply with applicable county rabies vaccination and licensing requirements.