Tenant Qualification

Application: All adults (age 18 and over) who will be living in the property must complete an application, the fee is $40 per application. We will not accept applications or credit reports from other systems. All applicants and co-signers must apply in our system. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. If co-signers are required then each co-signer must complete an application and pay the $40 application fee as well.

The application fee covers a credit, criminal, and eviction background check.

• Credit scores of 650 and higher are preferred, credit scores less than that will usually require a co-signer. 
• Prospective tenants should have a demonstrated history of paying their most recent bills on time.
• Having a prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a potential tenant but a full explanation should be included with the application.
• Any recent eviction history (last 7 years) will disqualify a potential tenant.

Only complete applications will be processed. This means all relevant items on the application must be included/answered by all of the applicants applying.  Misrepresentation / lying on the application will be grounds for disqualification. 

** Note that we will not collect the application charge/fee if we do not process your application **

Verifiable Income: Prospective tenants must demonstrate sufficient verifiable legal income to cover the rent. Generally, 3 times the gross rent amount is required but that requirement may be less for prospective tenants with housing vouchers (Section 8, RAP...etc) based on their eligibility. Unverifiable (non-reported) income will NOT be considered.

Rental History: Positive Landlord / Housing references are required. We will be verifying residency for the past 24-60 months. Your rental verifications must reflect timely payment, appropriate notice to vacate, no complaints, no NSF checks, no damage to rental units, and the unit was left in clean condition upon vacating, no violence reported. We may require proof of the 3 most recent rental payments as part of the screening.

Pets: Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis. If we allow them: 1) All pets/animals must be screened on Petscreening.com 2) A pet addendum is required, 3) there is a move-in non-refundable pet fee of $300, and 4) pet rent is $25 per pet / per month, 5) Only dogs and cats will be considered (no critters, farm animals, rodents or reptiles allowed), 6) No dangerous breeds will be permitted.

Non-Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking, we do not allow smoking, or burning of any kind in our homes.

Utilities: All tenants must be able to put utilities in their name which they will be responsible for at the rental that they're are applying for. 

Housing Vouchers: In accordance with CT State Law, we accept all legal forms of payment, including all government housing voucher programs, such as Section 8, RAP...etc, which cover our area. We follow the rules of all programs to the letter of the law and we will only participate in leasing activities that are authorized in writing by program caseworkers. Prospective tenants with housing vouchers should submit them with their application along with a statement from their caseworker that our full rent for the property being applied for will be authorized by the program.

Appointment No Shows: Prospective tenants who do not show up for their scheduled showing/viewing appointments (or who are late) will not be considered for tenancy by our company.  We will not schedule future showing/viewing appointments for any no-shows.

Move-In Funds: Move-in funds are typically the 1st month's rent, the security deposit (which is typically equivalent to 2-months rent) plus any other fees such as pet move-in or cleaning fees. The deposit must be submitted within 24 hours of tenancy acceptance and the 1st month's rent and any other fees are due 10 days before move-in. 

No holds without Commitment: We will not hold any property. We will continue to advertise, show and take applications until the deposit is paid and the lease is signed. 

Renters Insurance Required: All tenants are required to maintain renters insurance the entire time that they are leasing the property.