• Current State or Federally issued picture I.D. is required
• Each prospective tenant or occupant over the age of 18 must fill out an application
• A valid Social Security number, passport, Visa, or ITIN number is required
• A complete and accurate application must be filled out. Incomplete applications or false/misleading information can result in denial.
• All application fees are free of charge
• Applications take up to 72 hours to process. Processing time does not include weekends.
• We will send out adverse action letters stating the reason for denial after processing.
• We will be reviewing your credit report, criminal records, eviction history, rental references, and employment checks.
• Unfavorable information for any individual applicant may result in denial of all applications for the household.

• The breakdown for deposits in general would be $600 with a non-refundable fee of $150 for carpet and administrative fees unless a higher deposit was required.
• To hold a unit, a Holding Fee of $250 must be paid in full and a holding fee agreement must be completed and signed.
• Deposits start at $600 but can increase depending on credit and residential history.
• We do not accept deposits on units that have not been vacated
• Units can only be held for up to 2 weeks
• All move in fees must be in the form of a cashier’s check, money order, or credit card (where available). NO PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted!

• Dogs are allowed with a $500 non-refundable fee. Maximum weight is 25 lbs. Maximum amount is one dog.
• Cats are allowed with a non-refundable fee of $150. 2 cat maximum.
• If you have a service/companion dog we have an accommodation packet that you will need to have your doctor complete.

• No Evictions under 7 years old paid or unpaid.
• A minimum of 12 months of verifiable residence history from a third party landlord required within the past two years from the date of application.
• Any current 3-day notice will result in denial.
• Rental history demonstrating residency, but not by a third party, will require an additional security deposit equal to one month’s rent
• Home ownership will be verified through tax records or credit report.
• Four or more late payments of rent or mortgage within a 12 month period will result in denial.
• More than Two (2) and less than four (4) late payments, NSF checks, or legal notices within a 12 month period, will result in added security deposit. (4) or more will result in a denial.
• Rental history reflecting any unpaid past due rent greater than $100.00 dollars will result in denial until paid.
• Outstanding debt to property management or landlord will result in denial; applicant may be reconsidered once the debt is paid. Any judgment paid or not, for a landlord within the past 5 years will be automatically denied.
• Rental history showing $100.00-500.00 damage will require added security deposit equal to one month’s rent, when the amount has been paid in full.
• Rental history reflecting more than $500.00 in damages will result in denial, paid or unpaid.
• Rental history with complaints (disturbance or other) will be denied if the manager would not re-rent or if there are more than 3 complaints.
• Added security is needed for any instance of unauthorized persons or pets in a unit rented by the applicant.
• First time renters, with or without established credit, will require added security
• Renters who have had bed bugs or any other pest infestations within the past 2 years will be automatically denied.

• Each applicant must make a combined income of two times the rent amount
• If monthly income does not meet two times stated monthly rent, the application will be denied
• Added security and/or a qualified roommate is required for temporary or seasonal employees.
• Military income may require an allotment
• Income must be taxable or able to prove such as with tax returns, paystubs, and/or bank statements.
• We accept Section 8 vouchers from the Everett and Snohomish County Housing Authorities, Volunteers of America, and the YWCA programs. We also accept pledges from various agencies (DHS, Churches, etc.)
• All section 8 housing applicants pay a matching rent deposit.

• Providing pay stubs, bank statements, and/or tax returns may help to speed up employment verifications.
• Verifiable employment is required. If unemployed and unable to verify income as able to pay rent, will be denied.
• Self-employed individuals must be verified through tax returns or bank statements.
• Added security and/or a qualified roommate is required for temporary or seasonal employees.
• Military Income may require an allotment.

• NO open bankruptcies
• Applicants with a bankruptcy that has been discharged may be approved with added security
• Medical debt and student loan debt will be discounted as long as the rest of your credit is in good standing
• Outstanding debt to property management or landlord will result in denial; applicant may be reconsidered once the debt is paid. Any judgment paid or not, for a landlord within the past 5 years will be automatic denial.

Any criminal offense within the last 7 years is a consideration for denial, including but not limited to possession, sale or manufacture of drugs, sex crimes, weapons charges, arson, murder, assault, theft, or anything that interferes with community safety or peaceful enjoyment.

Juvenile records will be considered only if the applicant is under 21. Otherwise, they will not be considered.

CRIMINAL CRITERIA
History of criminal behavior that may negatively affect tenancy — including drug offenses, sex offenses, theft, robbery, assault, or active warrants — will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. There are no automatic denials solely on the basis of arrest or conviction.

• Reasonable likelihood that a past history of abuse of alcohol interfering with the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoyment by other members of the community.
• Reasonable likelihood that a past history of use of illegal drugs (or unauthorized use of legal drugs) interfering with the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoyment by other members of the community.
• History of criminal activity on the part of any proposed occupant could negatively impact your application.
• Status as a registered sex offender.
• Any criminal history of a violent or physical nature that may interfere with the peace, enjoyment and well being of the property or community will be denied.
• Reasonable likelihood that a past history of applicant or those acting under his or her control will interfere with the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoyment by other members of the community.
• Reasonable likelihood that a past history of applicant or those acting under his or her control will cause damage or destruction to the dwelling unit or surrounding property.
• Reasonable likelihood based on income and credit that the applicant will not be able to timely satisfy the financial obligations of tenancy.
• Reasonable likelihood based on rental and personal history that the applicant may cause damage to the property, or become a nuisance to neighbors or the community.
• NO sex offenders will be approved

Last month’s rent will be required in lieu of an added security deposit for all properties located in Seattle