The Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, prohibits discrimination in the rental of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. The Federal Agency, which administers compliance with this law, is the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

This is to inform you that as part of our procedure for processing your application, an Investigative Consumer Report may be prepared whereby information obtained through personal interviews with your landlord, employer, or others with whom you are acquainted. This inquiry includes information as to your character, general reputation, mode of living, and credit report. You have the right to make a written request within a reasonable period of time to receive additional detailed information about the nature and scope of this investigation. (Fair Credit Reporting Act). Family employee/landlord relationships may not be considered verifiable income sources or favorable landlord sources for the purposes of processing this application. I/We hereby agree, in the event of the approval of this application, to execute a lease in accordance with the terms set forth in this rental application and my/our rental liability shall commence during the date next to the signature below, pursuant to the terms of the lease. That if I/We fail to sign the lease and/or pay agreed rental, security deposit, utility fees, or other required charges as shown below on this application the $150 holding fees accompanying this application shall be retained by landlord as liquidated damages and I/We also do not believe the loss of this holding fee is an unfair trade practice if I/We fail to perform as stated above after approval. I/We understand that the holding fees accompanying this application are non-refundable after three (3) days. Owner and/or agent for the owner reserve the right to reject this application and to refuse possession of the accommodation mentioned below. I/We understand that any fees charged for running this application are non-refundable once this application has been run and a moving date has been determined. I/We have read the foregoing; certify that the information herein is TRUE and CORRECT, that this application is submitted for the purpose of inducing approval of this application in my/our behalf. Any “yes” or “no” question unanswered shall be considered a “yes.”

RENTAL SELECTION CRITERIA
Sundance at Baxter Meadows
Effective November 13, 2017

A separate rental application must be processed on all prospective residents 18 years of age or older, and an application fee paid for each applicant. A valid form of legal identification is required at the time of application and move-in. All prospective residents will be qualified on the following criteria.

CREDIT HISTORY – A credit report will be pulled using AmRent’s software. The software takes into account your FICO score and, based on your rental history, assigns you a RentWise score. A RentWise score of 803 or higher must be obtained for the approval process to continue. If applicant takes exception with the findings, he or she is responsible for contacting the credit bureau and AmRent.

INCOME – When the monthly rental amount is divided by the applicant’s verifiable source of income, that ratio must be 40% or greater. Family relationships may not be considered verifiable as a source for income verification. Applicant without verifiable income will be denied. If retired or unemployed, applicant must priovide other sources of verifiable regular monthly income (i.e. investments, trust funds, child support, alimony, etc.) that satisfy the rent to income ratio for the entire lease term.

EMPLOYMENT – When applying, it is the obligation of the applicant to profide proof of employment through a copy of the two (2) most recent pay stubs, the prior year’s W-2, a job offer letter stating the start date and salary on company letterhead; or if self-employed, the previous year’s tax return. Employer pay stubs must be printed with a company name and address. All deductions must be identified according to the state and federal laws. Students must provide documentation of full-time student status (12 credit hours). If income cannot be verified, a co-signer or additional deposit will be required.

RENTAL HISTORY – Applicants must provide at least six (6) months of verifiable rental and/or payment history within the last 2 years from a landlord, apartment community or mortgage company. Acceptable rental payment history would include no more than three (3) late payments or returned checks per year of residency. Reference information from family members or friends will not be considered.

CONDITIONAL APPROVAL – An additional deposit equal to one month’s rent or co-signer will be required if the AmRent score is between 707 and 802 or criteria from the aforementioned items have not been met, or have only been partially met. All adverse action requirements will be combined when reviewing multiple applications. In the event a co-signer is required, he/she must complete an Application for Residency and meet all of the rental selection criteria. A co-signer will be fully responsible for the Lease Agreement if the occupying resident is in default.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK – A criminal background check obtained from AmRent will be used as part of the qualifying criteria at this community.

CORPORATE LEASES – An application can be submitted in the name of a company as long as the business entity has a valid FEIN that is verifiable by the Secretary of State. A credit report will be accessed to determine the company’s ability to make timely payments of rent. The company must provide a minimum of three (3) trade references that will be verified. A larger application fee or additional deposit may be required.

RENTAL CRITERIA – An applicant may be denied for the following reasons:

• Falsification of any information on the rental application.
• AmRent score of 706 or lower.
• Having an unresolved eviction by a previous landlord.
• Any unresolved debts to a landlord or mortgage holder.
• Rental applicants who have criminal convictions for one or more criminal offenses including but not limited those involving violence, sexual offenses, drug-related activity, injury to persons or damage to property, homicide, battery and assault, sexual assault, possession or sale of illegal substance, burglary or theft, illegal possession or sale of weapons.

OCCUPANCY STANDARDS – The maximum number of occupants per apartment are no more than 2 persons per bedroom.
This community does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
I/We have read the standards above and understand the criteria from which the application(s) will be approved or denied.
PET RESTRICTIONS: Except as expressly provided below. Pit Bulls, (Bull Terriers or American Staffordshire Terriers), Rottweilers, German Sherpherds, Boxers, Dobermans, Chows, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Wolf Hybrids, and Huskies are PROHIBITED except (1) where prohibited by law or regulation, (2) dogs trained to assist the disabled, and (3) active duty canine police officers residing with an active duty law enforcement officer. NO PUPPIES.