Rental Screening Criteria and Application Process
Please review the following qualification standards before applying. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis once all required information and fees are received. Reusable or portable tenant screening reports are not accepted.
Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed.
Qualification Standards
Income
Applicants must demonstrate a collective, verifiable household net income of at least 3 times the monthly rent(unless otherwise listed). Income is evaluated based on legally verifiable sources and must be documented for all income earning applicants.
Rental History
Applicants must provide two years of rental history and demonstrate timely rent payments for the 12 months immediately preceding the application.
Applicants with prior evictions or outstanding balances owed to a current or former landlord will not be approved. Applicants with limited or no rental history may be considered with a qualified cosigner or additional security deposit if permitted by the property owner.
Credit History
Creditworthiness is evaluated based on the applicant’s overall credit profile using information from a nationally recognized consumer reporting agency.
A minimum credit score guideline of 700 is generally required(unless otherwise listed). No open bankruptcies or open non medical collection accounts are permitted. Medical collections are not considered in the final determination.
Criminal History
Criminal conviction history related to offenses against persons or property is reviewed on an individualized basis, considering the nature, severity, and recency of the offense, as permitted by law. Criminal history alone does not result in automatic denial.
Pets and Animals
No animals are permitted unless prior written approval is granted by the property manager. Approved pets may be subject to additional deposits, fees, or rent.
Assistive animals are not considered pets and are not subject to pet related charges. Advance notice and documentation may be requested as permitted by applicable law.
Application Requirements
All individuals 18 years of age or older must submit a separate application.
Required documentation includes:
- Government-issued photo identification
Income verification - Two years of rental history with owner or property manager contact information
- Applications will not be processed until all required documentation and fees are received.
- Application fee: $59.00 per applicant
Application Verification & Denial
All application information is subject to verification. An application may be denied for reasons including, but not limited to:
- Failure to meet income, credit, or rental standards
Inability to verify applicant's identity or the information provided - Prior eviction history
Unsatisfactory rental references - Open bankruptcy or open non-medical collection accounts
- Conviction for felony manufacture or sale of controlled substances
- Documented threatening or abusive behavior toward property management staff or others during showings, application, or approval process
Consumer Report Disclosure
If a consumer report is used and results in denial or other adverse action, applicants will be notified and provided the name and contact information of the consumer reporting agency, along with information regarding their right to obtain a free copy of the report and dispute its accuracy.
AppFolio Consumer Relations
Phone 866 359 3630 option 2
Website appfolio.com/consumer
Email consumer.relations@appfolio.com
