Resident Qualifying Criteria - Sonoma Apartments

EQUAL HOUSING – We do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin and will comply with state and federal fair housing and antidiscrimination laws.

OCCUPANCY STANDARD – A maximum of two (2) persons per bedroom and one (2) per living room are allowed.

AGE – Lease holder(s) must be 18 years or older, unless head of household, Military under the age of 18 years, or a minor that has been emancipated. All occupants 18 years or older are required to complete an application, even if living with parent or guardian.

INCOME – Gross monthly income of all lease holder(s) must equal 2.5 times the monthly rental amount. All income must be verifiable. Income does not include allowance from parents, scholarships or study subsidies.

EMPLOYMENT – Applicant must 1) be employed with current employer for at least six months; 2) have current job and at least six months employment with previous employer; or 3) receiving retirement benefits, or any other verifiable and consistent income.

SELF-EMPLOYMENT – Must provide the previous year’s personal income tax return and the previous three months personal bank statements as evidence of sufficient income. Persons whose jobs are commission only or base salary plus commission, tips, or bonuses are considered self-employed.

RENTAL HISTORY – Previous rental history will be reviewed. Applicant must have 12 months verifiable, satisfactory past rental history and no negative rental history will be accepted. Negative rental history is determined by:

  • Failure to pay rent timely and / or Damages in amounts exceeding $1,000.
  • Evictions filed within the last five years; prior evictions may result in an automatic denial of your application.
  • Repeated disturbances – not related to circumstances protected under Victims of Abuse Women’s Act.
  • Prior management references describing reports of drug dealing or manufacturing, gambling, or prostitution on the premises.
  • Applicant may be denied for an outstanding debt or judgment to any prior landlord.

CREDIT – A complete investigation of the credit history of each applicant will be made and will require a satisfactory rating. Negative credits include, but are not limited to past due accounts, judgements, liens, write-offs, balance due to a rental community, broken leases, and evictions.

CRIMINAL, SEX OFFENSE, & TERRORIST DATABASE CHECK – We will check these databases for all occupants over 18. We do not rent to any person convicted of violent crimes against persons or property; prostitution; domestic violence; involving the possession of weapons; or the manufacture or distribution of illegal substances. All are grounds for denial of an application. Criminal offenses will be evaluated based on the type of offence, how long ago you were convicted, your age at the time of offense, evidence of rehabilitation, and any other information you would like us to consider. Please provide details in writing along with any other supporting documentation you would like us to consider.

ANIMALS – If and when an animal is permitted on the property, a non-refundable pet fee of $300 per pet is to be paid in full prior to move-in. The monthly pet rent is $15 per pet. Dogs whose breed or dominant breed weight exceeds (50) pounds at maturity are not accepted. A maximum of two (2) pets are permitted per apartment. NO ANIMAL IS AUTHORIZED WITHOUT MANAGEMENT’S PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION AND THE EXECUTION OF AN ANIMAL ADDENDUM. Additional
restrictions may apply. We comply with all applicable laws regarding Assistance Animals.

Generally, acceptable animals include domestic cats, dogs, birds, and fish (maximum tank size: 10 gallons).

Dogs that are pure-breeds or mixes of the following breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Bull Dog, Basenji, Caucasian Ovcharka, Chow-Chow, Dalmatian, Doberman, Dogo, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Gull Dong, Husky, Malamute, Mastiff (also known as: Boer Boel, Bull Mastiff, Brazilian Mastiff, Cane Corso, Neapolitan Mastiff, Toso Inu), Pit Bull (also known as: American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Presa Canario, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Spitz, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, and Wolf-Dog Hybrid.

All other animals are prohibited, including, but not limited to exotic animals, reptiles, snakes, ferrets, iguanas, potbelly pigs, rabbits, and insets. Animals will be subject to visual inspections and / or photography.

We use a third-party service, PetScreening, to ensure all applicants understand how to adhere to the property’s pet and animal policies, even if you do not have a pet or animal. All applicants should complete a Pet, No Pet, or Animal Profile. *Pet application fee may be required.

SMOKING POLICY – Residents and member of Resident’s household shall not smoke, in any form, anywhere inside any of the dwelling units or inside any buildings within the apartment community, nor shall Resident permit any guest or visitors under the control of the Resident to do so. Smoking is permitted on balconies, patios and limited common areas attached to or outside of your dwelling unit.

APPLICATION & NOTIFICATION

  • An application must be completed for each occupant 18 years of age or older, and any occupants under the age of 18 and deemed an adult under applicable law.
  • A non-refundable application fee of $30, must be paid by each Applicant before an application will be processed. Paid Via Online Payment Link, Money Order, or Cashier’s Check. No cash will be accepted.
  • An administrative fee of $125 is due at time of approval.
  • All Applicants must provide documents of the last two months income.
  • All Applicants are required to present a valid government-issued identification. Except as otherwise prohibited by applicable law, non-U.S. citizen Applicants may be required to present additional documentation evidencing Applicant’s right to live in the United States through the end of the lease term.
  • Security deposits are required. The amount of your security deposit will be determined based on your application, including your rental, credit, and criminal history. Cancellation after approval will result in forfeiture of the deposit.
  • An application does not constitute a lease agreement or offer to lease. No lease shall exist unless and until Landlord and Applicant execute a lease agreement and Applicant pays all required funds.
  • Falsification of any information on an application may result in Applicant’s automatic denial. If an Applicant is denied for falsifying paperwork, Landlord may retain all deposits and fees paid.
  • The first Applicant to complete and submit the Application and all Application fees, pass the verification process, pay all required deposits, and signs the lease agreement will be accepted.
  • Notifications of acceptance or denial will be made by email to the email address provided on your application. Denials will include information regarding the credit and background check provider.

PRIVACY POLICY FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION OF RENTAL APPLICANT AND RESIDENTS

We are dedicated to protecting the privacy of your personal information, including your Social Security Number and other identifying or sensitive personal information. Our policy and procedures are designed to help ensure that your information is kept secure, and we work to follow all federal and state laws regarding the protection of your personal information. While no one can guarantee against identity theft or the misuse of personal information, protecting the information you provide us is a high priority to our company and staff. If you have concerns about this issue, please feel free to share them with us.

  • How Personal Information is collected: You will be asked to provide some personal information when you apply to rent from us. This information will be on the rental application form or other document that you provide to us or to an apartment locator service, either on paper or electronically.
  • How and When Information is used: We use this information for our business purposes only as it relates to leasing a dwelling to you. Examples of these uses include but are not limited to, verifying statements made on your rental application (such as your rental, credit, and employment history), reviewing your lease for renewal and enforcing your lease obligations (such as to obtain payment for money you may owe us in the future).
  • How the Information is Protected and Who has Access: We allow only authorized persons to have access to your personal information, and we keep documents and electronic records containing this information in secure areas and systems.
  • How the Information is Disposed of: After we no longer need or are required to keep your personal information, we will store or destroy it in a manner designed to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing it. Our disposal methods will include shredding, destruction or obliteration of paper documents and destruction of electronic files.

Locator Services: If you found us through a locator service, please be aware that the locator services are independent contractors and are not our employees or agents, even though they may initially process rental applications and fill out lease forms. You should require any locator services you use to furnish you with their own privacy policies.

I acknowledge that I had had an opportunity to review the foregoing Resident Qualifying Criteria, which includes reasons why my application may be denied, such as criminal, history, credit history, current income, and rental history. I understand that if I do not meet the qualifying criteria, or if I provide inaccurate or incomplete information, the housing provider may reject my application, and my application fee will not be refunded.

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