RENTAL CRITERIA

I. Occupancy Policy

1. Occupancy is based on the number of bedrooms in a unit. (A bedroom is defined as a space within the premises that is used for sleeping, with at least one window and a closet for clothing.)

2. Two persons are allowed per bedroom.

3. Exceptions are made for children under age two. Children under age two are allowed as a third occupant when the child resides with the parent or other adult(s) maintaining proper legal custody

II. Application Process

Steps to become a resident:

1. Select your rental unit.

2. Complete the application on the designated form.

3. Pay your non-refundable credit/screening fee of $42.00 dollars.

4. Once you have been approved, you must pay the minimum refundable security deposit.

5. Be prepared to wait at least one business day for the information on your application to be verified.

III. General Requirements

1. Positive identification with a picture will be required.

2. Each applicant must provide a valid Social Security Number (SSN). If the applicant’s SSN has been issued in the last five years or if a credit report shows multiple names under a single SSN, the applicant must provide a form from the Social Security Administration confirming that the SSN belongs to the applicant.

3. All applicants who are not citizens of the United States must demonstrate that they are in the country on a valid visa.

4. A complete and accurate application listing the current and at least one previous rental reference with phone numbers will be required (incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant).

5. Each applicant will be required to qualify individually (Individuals who’s credit is not combined must submit separate applications.)

6. Applicants must be able to enter a legal and binding contract.

7. Applicants’ behavior and demeanor during their property visit will be factored into the application review process.

8. Incomplete, inaccurate or falsified information will be grounds for denial.

9. Any applicant currently using illegal drugs or reporting a conviction for the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance shall be denied.

10. Any individual who may constitute a direct threat to the health and safety of an individual, the complex, or the property of others, will be denied.

IV. Credit Requirements

V. Rental Requirements

1. 1 year of verifiable rental history from a current third party landlord is required. (Rental references ending in 12 months prior to the date of application will not be considered current.)

2. Home ownership is verified through a credit report. Mortgage payments must be current and are verified through lender.

3. Home ownership negotiated through a land sales contract is verified through the contract holder.

4. Eviction free rental history.

5. An additional security deposit of one month’s rent or a qualified co-signer will be required when rental history does not meet third party rental criteria but residency can be verified with parents, student housing or military housing.

6. Rental history reflecting past due rent or an outstanding balance will be denied.

VI. Income Requirements

1. Monthly income should equal 3 times the stated monthly rent.

2. A current pay check stub and a verbal confirmation of employment status from the employer will be required. Verifiable income will be required for unemployed applicants. (Verifiable income may mean but is not limited to ; Bank Accounts, Alimony/Child Support, Trust Accounts, Social Security, Unemployment, Welfare, Grants/Loans.) Self employed applicants will be required to show proof of income through copies of previous years tax returns.

3. If monthly income does not equal 3 times the stated monthly rent, a qualified roommate or co-signer will be required.

4. You will be denied if your source of income cannot be verified.

VII. Criminal Convictions

1. Upon receipt of the rental application and screening fee, landlord shall conduct a search of public records to determine whether the applicant or any proposed tenant has been convicted of any crime. A conviction or convictions for any felony will be grounds for denial. Any misdemeanor conviction involving theft, dishonesty, assault, intimidation, drug-related or weapons charges, obscenity and related violations, prostitution, sex crimes, and or child sex crimes shall be grounds for denial of the rental application. A misdemeanor conviction for any offense that does not fall into one of the above categories will be grounds for denial if the conviction occurred within the last five years. Any individual whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of the public or other tenants or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others will be denied tenancy. Open criminal cases in the above categories or outstanding warrants for any felony or misdemeanor, will require the application to be held until final resolution is made by the courts. Normal processing will continue at such time.

VIII. Disabled Accessibility

We allow existing premises to be modified at the full expense of the disabled person, if the disabled person agrees to restore the premises to the pre-modified condition. We require:

1. Written approval from the landlord before modifications are made.

2. Written assurances that the work will be performed in a professional manner.

3. Written proposals detailing the extent of the work to be done.

4. Documents identifying the names and qualifications of the contractors to be used.

5. All appropriate building permits and required licenses made available for landlord inspection.

IX. Denial Policy

If your application is denied due to negative and adverse information being reported, you may;

1. Contact the Apartment Manager to discuss your application.

2. Contact the credit reporting agency to;

a) Identify who is reporting unfavorable information

b) Request a correction if the information being reported is incorrect

If your application has been denied and you feel that you qualify as a resident under the criteria set out above, you should do the following;

Write to our: Equal Housing Opportunity Manager

1000 SW Vista Ave., #114

Portland, OR 97205

Explain the reasons you believe your application should be reevaluated and a request a review of your file. Your application will be reviewed within seven working days from the date your letter was received and you will be notified of the outcome.