Marissa, you're welcome to copy the whole thing or in part... Keep in mind, I rent in lower income areas, not war zones, but a step above.
FRONT
Application Process
Thank you for considering Green Keys for your next home. We pride ourselves in providing clean safe homes at competitive rates. Our application process is simple and fair.
- Your gross monthly income must be approximately 3 times the monthly rent of the home you are applying for.
- A favorable credit history. We do expect perfect credit nor do we count medical bills, student loans, or paid collection debts. If you do not have good credit we can still work with you with a slightly higher deposit.
- Be employed for 6 months or more at your current job and able to furnish acceptable proof of income for you last two months of employment.Paycheck stubs are acceptable, "cash" or "under the table" money does not count.
- Good references from previous landlords. We use screening company to verify previous addresses, please list accurate information so we can speak to your previous landlord(s).
- Criminal History - No felonies, or sex offenses, drug trafficking, violent crime, terrorism, burglary, theft, arson, vandalism.
- Limit 2 occupants per bedroom.
- Each adult living in the home must complete a separate application.
- To make this application process as speedy as possible please mail / turn in the following with your application;
- A photocopy of your ID
- Proof of Income - SSI letter or last two paycheck stubs
- $35 application fee per adult on the lease.
- If you wish to place a hold on the property while we process your application, you may submit a $100 deposit. If your application is approved, your deposit will be used towards your first month's rent.If your application is denied, we will mail you a check for your deposit within 30 days.
If you are approved, you must be prepared to sign a lease within 3 days of acceptance or we will move on to the next applicant and you will lose your deposit.If your application is denied, we will return your deposit via check within 30 days. If you fall short of the above criteria we may able to work with you by doubling your deposit or paying rent up front.First month's rent and deposit must be paid by money order or certified bank check.You must have utilities in your name at time of move-in.
BACK (FAQ)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. How much will it be to move in?
A. This depends on your rental history and/or credit history. If you have good references from your previous landlords and a reasonable credit history, the deposit is typically equal to one months rent. If you have no rental history and bad credit, it can be equal to two months rent. We do not expect perfect credit, and we do not count student loans or medical bills against you.
Q. I have X dollars on me and I need something today.
A. All applicants go through an application process, we do not rent TODAY. The application process usually takes 2-3 business days to complete.
Q. Will you break up the deposit?
A. No, deposit must be paid in full when we sign the lease.
Q. I have a felony charge for X that’s X years old… will you make an exception?
A. We have only made exceptions on very minor felony charges that have nothing to do with violence and drugs. Writing a bad check over $300 is a felony, we have made exceptions for minor things like this. We do a criminal background check on EVERYONE.
Q. Do you allow pets?
A. No pets in our apartments, but we do allow small pets under 25lbs in some of our houses. There is a $250 non-refundable pet fee and $20 extra per month, per pet.
Q. I had an eviction X number of years ago, can I rent from you?
A. If you only had ONE eviction over 5 years old and you have a good rental history since then, we we may be able to work with you. If you have more than one we will NOT work with you. If you are moving to us because you are being evicted, we will NOT work with you.
Q. Do you do credit checks?
A. Yes, but we don’t expect perfect credit, we expect a reasonable credit history. We do not count student loans and medical bills. We are mainly interested in your rental history.
Q. What if I don’t have a rental history because I live with my sister, mom, brother, or other friend / family member.
A. If you have no credit and no verifiable rental history, you’re deposit will typically be double the monthly rent, if approved.
IMPORTANT - Inaccurate information on your application, such as leaving off previous addresses, is reason for an immediate denial. Please be accurate and thorough.
I'm constantly trying to make it better, but this covers the most basic questions I get frequently. Formatting is off a little since I copied and pasted here...
