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Rental Criteria

We are an Equal Housing Opportunity housing provider. All applications are reviewed fairly, consistently, and in compliance with applicable federal, California, and local fair housing laws.


1. Application Requirement

  • All persons 18 years of age or older who will live at the property must submit a rental application.
  • Completed applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • We do not rent sight unseen. The applicant or the applicant's trusted representative must view the property before applying, unless a reasonable accommodation is required by law.
  • The requested move-in date must generally be within 3 weeks of approval.
  • Application processing may take up to 3 business days.
  • All applicants must submit all required documents within 2 business days, or we may move on to the next completed applicant.

2. Application Screening Fee

  • The application screening fee is $60.00 per applicant.
  • The screening fee is used for the cost of obtaining and processing screening information, including credit, background, rental history, income verification, and administrative processing.
  • The screening fee may be non-refundable once the application is actually considered and processed, unless a refund is required by law.
  • We do not issue independent credit reports. Applicants may request a copy of their credit report directly from TransUnion or the applicable credit bureau.
  • If we are legally required to provide any consumer report, notice, receipt, or disclosure, we will do so in accordance with applicable law.

3. Identification

  • Applicants must provide valid government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or other lawful government-issued ID.
  • Applicants must provide a Social Security Number, ITIN, TIN, or other sufficient information needed to verify identity, credit, income, and rental history.

4. Income and Ability to Pay Rent

  • Applicants must have verifiable income or lawful ability to pay rent.
  • Applicants must generally show gross monthly income of at least 3 times the monthly rent, unless a different standard is required by law.
  • Acceptable proof may include pay stubs, bank statements, tax returns, W-2s, 1099s, government benefits, housing assistance, retirement income, disability income, or other verifiable income or assets.
  • We may request up to 12 months of income history or other documentation sufficient to verify stability and ability to pay.

5. Credit Criteria

  • Applicants should have a FICO score of 650 or higher.
  • If an applicant has no FICO score or limited credit history, the applicant may still qualify with a qualified co-signer, additional lawful security deposit if permitted, or other verifiable proof of ability to pay.
  • Credit history will be reviewed as a whole. Negative credit items may result in denial, conditional approval, or a request for a co-signer, depending on the overall application.

6. Bankruptcy, Collections, Judgments, and Unpaid Debts

  • Bankruptcy, collections, charge-offs, judgments, liens, unpaid landlord debt, unpaid utility debt, or other unpaid debts may result in denial or conditional approval.
  • Housing-related debt, unpaid rent, unpaid utilities, prior landlord balances, or court judgments related to tenancy may be grounds for denial.
  • Bankruptcy or collections will be reviewed based on recency, amount, type of debt, payment history since the event, and the applicant's overall financial qualifications.

7. Rental History

  • Applicants must have verifiable rental history with a satisfactory payment record.
  • Negative rental history, unpaid rent, property damage, material lease violations, unauthorized occupants, unauthorized pets, nuisance activity, or unverifiable rental history may result in denial or conditional approval.
  • If an applicant has no prior rental history, the applicant may still qualify with a co-signer, additional lawful deposit if permitted, stronger income verification, or other lawful supporting documentation.

8. Eviction and Unlawful Detainer History

  • A prior final eviction judgment, unlawful detainer judgment, or documented landlord-tenant judgment may result in denial or conditional approval.
  • Dismissed, sealed, inaccurate, or non-final cases will not automatically result in denial.
  • Applicants may provide documentation or explanation regarding any eviction-related record, including proof of payment, dismissal, settlement, error, or other mitigating information.

9. Criminal History

  • We do not have a blanket ban against applicants with criminal records.
  • Criminal history may be reviewed only as allowed by law.
  • A conviction may result in denial only if it is directly related to a legitimate safety or property concern.
  • Relevant factors may include the nature and severity of the offense, how long ago it occurred, whether it is directly related to housing or safety, evidence of rehabilitation, and any mitigating information provided by the applicant.

10. Pets and Assistance Animals

  • Some pets may be allowed depending on the property, owner requirements, HOA rules, insurance restrictions, breed, weight, size, number of pets, and completion of any required pet screening.
  • Pet rent, deposit, pet rules, and pet documentation may apply where legally permitted.
  • Assistance animals, service animals, and emotional support animals are not considered pets and will be handled in accordance with fair housing laws.

11. Occupancy Limit

  • The general occupancy limit is 2 persons per bedroom plus 1 additional person, unless a different limit is required or permitted by law, local code, property size, bedroom size, layout, HOA rules, or other lawful health and safety factors.

12. Security Deposit and Move-In Funds

  • Security deposits will be charged in accordance with California law.
  • In most cases, the maximum security deposit is one month's rent, whether furnished or unfurnished, unless a legal exception applies.
  • Once approved, the security deposit is due within 72 hours.
  • The security deposit must be paid by cashier's check or money order. Personal checks will not be accepted.
  • The first month's rent is due within 72 hours after the lease is signed.
  • If applicable, the second month's rent will be prorated.

13. Co-Signer / Guarantor Requirements

  • If a co-signer is required, the co-signer must submit an application and meet all applicable screening criteria.
  • The co-signer must have a FICO score of 700 or higher.
  • The co-signer must have verifiable monthly income of at least 5 times the monthly rent.
  • The co-signer must reside in California.
  • The co-signer must sign the required co-signer or guarantor documents.

14. False or Misleading Information

  • Providing false, incomplete, misleading, or unverifiable information may result in denial of the application or termination of tenancy if discovered after move-in.

15. Adverse Action Notice

  • If an application is denied, conditionally approved, or otherwise adversely affected based in whole or in part on a consumer report, tenant screening report, credit report, or background report, the applicant will receive any legally required adverse action notice.