Tenant Screening Information
(Please read carefully before filling out and submitting the "Application form" .)

We are working with neighbors and other landlords in the area to enhance the quality of the neighborhood.  We want to assure that people do not use the property for illegal activity nor do we want people that are not financially qualified to reside in our property.  To that end, we have a thorough screening process.  Besides investigating an applicant's credit, we also research court records, verify income, interview employers, and order criminal background checks.

Because it costs us money and time to do a thorough check of your application, there is a non-refundable processing fee of $30 per adult, $40.00 for two (2) adults.  We will accept the first qualified applicant.  If we do not process your application due to accepting an earlier applicant, your fee will be refunded. (see information below)

If you meet the application criteria and are accepted, you will have peace of mind knowing that other tenants in this apartment complex are being screened with equal care and that the risk of illegal activity occurring in the apartment complex is reduced.

Please review our list of criteria.  If you feel that you met the criteria, please apply - because we would be happy to rent to you.  Also, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask.

Application Screening Criteria

  1. A complete application.  One for each person not related by blood or marriage.  If a line is not filled in (or the omission explanation is not satisfactory) we will return it to you.

  2. Rental History verifiable from unbiased sources.  If you are related by blood or marriage to one of the previous landlords listed, or your rental history does not include at least two previous landlords, we will require a qualified co-signer on your lease (qualified co-signers must met all applicant screening criteria).

 It is your responsibility to provide us with information necessary to allow us to contact your past landlords.  We reserve the right to deny your application if, after making a  good faith effort we are unable to verify your rental history.

If you owned rather than rented your previous home, you will need to furnish mortgage references and proof of title ownership or transfer.

3.  Sufficient income/resources.  If the combination of your monthly personal debt including  utility cost, and  rent payments exceed 70% of your monthly income before taxes, we will  require a qualified co-signer on your rental agreement.  If the combination exceeds 75% of  your monthly income, your application will be denied and a co-signor will be required. The co-signer will have to meet our income and credit requirements.

   Income must be verified through pay stubs, employer letter, or tax records.  All other income, including self employment must be verifiable through tax records.  For Section 8 applicants, the amount of  assistance will be considered part of your monthly income for purposes of calculating the proportion.

4.  Section 8 information access.  All section 8 applicants must sign a consent form allowing the Housing Authority to release information from your file regarding your rental history.

5.  You will be denied rental if:

  1. You misrepresent any information on the application.  If misrepresentations are found after a rental agreement is signed, your rental agreement will be terminated.
  2. In the last 10-years you have ever been convicted of the manufacturer, use, or distribution of a controlled substance.
  3. In the last 10-years you have a conviction for any type of felony crime.
  4. Your credit check reflects any accounts that are not current.
  5. You have a bankruptcy that has been discharged and do not have established credit for a minimum, continuous period of 2-years after the discharge date.  All accounts after the discharge date must be current.
  6. You are in bankruptcy while applying for an apartment and all post-petition debts are not current.
  7. In the past 10-years, provided that it has been discharged by bankruptcy proceedings, you have an unpaid collections, an FED (court ordered eviction), non-payment to any landlord, or any judgment against you for financial delinquency.
  8. Previous landlords report significant complaint levels of noncompliance activity including but not limited to:

    1.    Repeated disturbance of the neighbor's peaceful enjoyment of the area.
    2.    Reports of gambling, prostitution, drug dealing, drug usage, drug manufacturing.
    3.    Reports of any criminal activity or suspicious activity.
    4.    Damage to the property behind normal wear and tear.
    5.    Keeping unauthorized pets on the property.
    6.    Reports of violence or threats to landlords or neighbors.
    7.    Allowing persons not on the lease to reside on the premises.
    8.    Failure to give proper notice when vacating the property.
    9.   Tardy rent payments or late to pay any other monies owed to landlord.
    10.  Previous landlords would be disinclined to rent to you again for any reason
           pertaining to the behavior of yourself, your pets, or others allowed on the
           property during your tenancy.
    11.  You do not have either an active savings account and/or active checking account.
    12.  If you are older than 18-years old, born in the United States and have not had a
           social security number issued over the past 5-years.
    13.  Aliens without proper documentation (proper documentation includes but is not
          limited to passports, student visa, work visa, non-resident alien card).

  6.  There is a $30 application fee for one (1) adult, $40.00 for two(2) adults.  This is non refundable unless we do not process your application due to acceptance of an earlier applicant.  We will process applications in the order they are received.

  7.  Two pieces of identification must be shown.  We require a current photo I.D. (driver's license, state-issued identification, military identification or passport).  These must be presented in person.

  8.  We will require up to 2 business days to process an application.

  9.  We will accept the first qualified applicant.

Boardwalk Realty & Development and affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Providers of Housing and fully comply with Federal Fair Housing Act.  We do not discriminate against any person because of  elderliness, race, color religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.  We also comply with all state and local fair housing laws.  Additionally, Boardwalk Realty & Development and affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

 

BAD CREDIT, INACTIVE/NO BANK ACCOUNTS, CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS, UNVERIFIABLE INCOME, AND POOR RELATIONSHIPS WITH FORMER LANDLORDS ARE EASY TO CONFIRM AS THESE THINGS ARE REPORTED NATIONALLY.  WE SUBSCRIBE TO THESE REPORTING AGENCIES AND USE THEM FOR SCREENING.

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