Application Criteria
Thank you for trusting in Seaside Property Management. We want the application process to be quick and easy for you. Please note that we conduct a thorough background, credit and criminal check on all applicants. Below you will find a list of items that you will need to submit with your application and some tips to prevent any delays in the processing.
We screen each application upon submission and then present our findings to the Property Owner for approval. This process usually takes 24-48 hours from time of receiving all required documents and completing the credit/background report process. Many times there are multiple applicants for the same rental, so we will do our best to allow for all submissions to be received, prior to the property Owner choosing their new Tenant.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
In order for us to process your application, you must submit the following for all adults over the age of 18 that will be occupying the rental property:
COMPLETED APPLICATION - Available upon request after viewing our rental property.
DRIVER'S LICENSE OR STATE ISSUED ID OR PASSPORT
PROOF OF INCOME - Acceptable forms of income include your most recent 3 months pay stubs, an Offer of Employment Letter, two previous years tax returns (if self-employed), social security earnings statements, retirement/investment statements or child support documentation.
Upon receipt of the above we will order the credit/background report; a link will be sent to each applicant via separate email. Each applicant will be access their invitation via email, verify their identity and pay the credit/background report fee. The report will be generated by an accredited reporting agency and sent to Seaside Property Management, to review and submit to the Property Owner, along with your completed application information above.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
CREDIT HISTORY - Most property Owners will require a credit report with accounts current and in good standing. Recent derogatory items (collections, liens, judgements, evictions, etc.) may not be acceptable.
INCOME - Most property Owners require a minimum income level of 3 times the monthly rental amount. If one applicant does not meet this income requirement, we can combine the income of 2 or more applicants as long as each applicant can provide proof of income of at least 2 times the monthly rental rate.
RENTAL HISTORY - Most property Owners require a good standing rental history for at least the past two years. If you have owned your own home for the past two years, the property Owner may require that your mortgage is current in order to qualify.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND - We order a national criminal background check, from an accredited credit reporting agency, on all applicants and all applications will be checked through the national Sex Offender and OFAC/Terrorist database.
PET SCREENING - We require each pet applicant to complete a third-party screening and review process. Additional third-party fees may apply and these are separate from any application fees. Property Owners may require a $250 -$1000 pet deposit (as additional security deposit) required to be paid in full prior to occupancy. Some property Owners require an additional amount of pet rent monthly.
Restricted Pets: Dobermans, Pit Bulls, Chowchows, Akitas, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, Malamutes, Presa Canarios, Wolf-hybrids, German Shepherds, American Stafforshire Terriers, Mastiffs, St Bernards, Great Danes, Karelian Bear Dogs, Dingos or any dog(s) cross bred with the aforementioned dogs. Additional restrictions include reptiles, rodents, insects, exotic or poisonous animals or other animals as restricted by city or state ordinances.
RENTER'S INSURANCE - We require that tenants obtain a renter's Insurance policy and provide proof of that policy prior to keys being released. Renter's insurance can be easily obtained and is typically inexpensive. Please be prepared to provide this upon request at the time of lease signing and annually at each renewal.
OCCUPANCY LIMIT - Per HUD safety guidelines, occupancy shall not exceed more than 2 persons per bedroom.
REASONS FOR AUTOMATIC DENIAL OF AN APPLICATION
• Eviction history within the past 2 years
• Negative reports from previous landlords
• Open bankruptcy
• Felony convictions within the past 7 years
• Multiple misdemeanor convictions within the past 7 years
• Unpaid judgements or tax liens
• Lack of proof of income of minimum 3 times the rent (or 4 times combined for two or more applicants)
FAIR HOUSING PROVIDER
Seaside Property Management is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. Seaside Property Management will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or any other specific classes protected by applicable laws. Seaside Property Management will allow any reasonable accommodation or reasonable modification based upon a disability-related need. The person requesting any reasonable modification may be responsible for the related expenses.
Please do not proceed with completing and submitting an application unless you have read and agree to these instructions. If you proceed with submitting your application, any credit processing fees you pay cannot be refunded.
