The Tenant Screening Criteria detailed below can be used for assessing potential tenants for our rental properties and understanding our application process. Each person over the age of 18 must submit an application for screening. To qualify, each person must meet or exceed the minimum. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applications containing false or misleading information will not be considered. The application process will include direct contact with the employers, current/previous landlords, law enforcement agencies, government agencies, consumer reporting agencies, public records, eviction records, and any other source that may be deemed necessary. Should the applicant be denied or face any other adverse action based on information received in the consumer report, the applicant has the right to obtain a free copy of the consumer report, and to dispute the accuracy of the information it contains by contacting the reporting entity.  1. Rental History Previous Rental References: * Minimum of 2 years of rental history required. * Positive feedback from previous landlords (no evictions, complaints, or late payments). * Accurate contact information for prior landlords must be provided. Eviction History: * No eviction(s) within the last 5 years. * Applicants with eviction records may be subject to further review or denied. 2. Income Requirements Income-to-Rent Ratio: * Gross monthly income must be at least 3 times the monthly rent. * For example, if the rent is $1,200/month, the applicant must have a minimum monthly income of $3,600 Employment Verification: * Employment status should be stable with at least 6 months current employment or verifiable job offer letter. * Recent pay stubs/proof of income (e.g. tax returns) required. Self-Employed Applicants: * Must provide recent tax returns/bank statements/business documents for income verification. 3. Credit History Credit Score Minimum: * A credit score of at least 620 is preferred. * Lower scores may be considered if other factors (e.g., rental history, income) are strong. * Credit report will be evaluated for signs of financial responsibility, such as timely bill payments. Bankruptcy History: * Applicants with bankruptcy on record must have been discharged for at least 2 years and demonstrate financial stability since discharge. 4. Criminal History Criminal Background Check: * Criminal history will be reviewed for offenses that might pose a risk to the safety or property of other tenants. * Felonies or violent crimes may result in disqualification. 5. Pets Policy Pets Allowed: (if noted as allowed on MLS) * Always on a Case by Case basis * $250 Pet deposit is required and is non-refundable. * Specific breed restrictions may apply (e.g., aggressive breeds). Service Animals: * Service animals are allowed with proper documentation, per fair housing regulations. 6. Occupancy Limit Maximum Occupancy: * The maximum number of people per unit (including children) must be in state accordance. * Every occupant must be listed on the lease agreement. 7. Smoking Policy Smoking Allowed: No * Smoking inside the unit or on the property is strictly prohibited if indicated as a non-smoking property. 8. Security Deposit & Fees Security Deposit: * • Security deposit is equal to 1 month's rent. (Paid to Apollo Property Solutions, LLC) * Refundable at the end of the lease term, pending unit condition. Application Fee: * A non-refundable application fee of $50 applies for processing. Additional Fees: * Returned check fee: $50 9. Lease Terms Lease Length: * Standard lease term:12 months. * Shorter or longer-term leases may be considered. Renewal Terms: * Lease renewal options available upon request with possible rent increase. 10. Other Criteria Co-signers: * Acceptable for applicants with insufficient credit history or income. Guarantors: Available for applicants who fail to meet credit or income requirements.