Age & Identity:
Applicant must be of legal age, 18 years or older, and must be able to verify identity. We are unable to accept identifications which have been
issued outside of the U.S.
Occupancy:
For reasons of health and safety, occupancy guidelines permit a maximum of four (4) people per household.
Pets:
A limit of two pets is permitted per household - certain restrictions and charges apply. Landlord may require a DNA genetic analysis as
evidence of the dog’s breed prior to approving. Chow-Chow dogs also known as Songshi-Quan, and Pit Bull dogs also referred to as
American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier or American Pit Bull Terrier, or any dog with a mix thereof, are STRICTLY
PROHIBITED. Dogs which display similar physical traits or characteristics to the dog breeds listed herein shall be treated as prohibited breeds.
Applicants with a dog must supply a current photograph of dog and copy of Rabies Vaccination records along with the Rental Application. All
dogs must meet with office staff for a dog interview and receive written approval prior to being brought on premises. If staff determines that
the dog displays any troubling or aggressive behavior, permission will not be granted. All pets will be considered on a case-by-case basis at
the sole discretion of Landlord.
Credit/Criminal History:
Items including, but not limited to, the following will adversely affect an overall credit payment performance: Late payments, bankruptcy,
charged off accounts, collections, judgments, foreclosure, repossession, tax liens, length of credit history, number of credit inquiries, high credit
balances/credit utilization, payday loans, pawn shop loans and auto title loans, and credit counseling debt management services. (An applicant
with no credit history, or with a positive credit history that is limited, will require a qualified *Co-Signer. Derogatory credit will disqualify.) If we
attempt to process your application but are unable to gain access to your credit history report due to a Credit/Security Freeze or Fraud Alert,
your application will be rejected and you will be required to pay another application fee if you wish to resubmit. Any Applicant found to be on a
Sex Offender Registry or Terrorist database will automatically disqualify. Additionally, at the sole discretion of Habitat 2000, a background
check cannot suggest that any applicant may endanger the safety, security, or welfare of others.
Income:
Each applicant’s gross income (adjusted gross income (AGI) for self-employed applicants) must be at least three (3) times the rental amount.
Applicant’s Debt-to-Income ratio (DTI) must not exceed fifty percent (50%). Income and Employment must be verifiable. Foreign income
must be reported on U.S. tax return. Temporary income is not adequate. Tips cannot be factored in. Applicant must supply any/all financial
documentation that is deemed necessary by Habitat 2000. If combining incomes, both applicants must apply as Head of Household and all
debts will be combined when calculating DTI and the combined incomes must be at least four (4) times the rental amount.
Residential History:
Current/Previous residence(s) for the preceding twelve months is required (must be located within the Continental United States – 48
Contiguous States). Residential history must be verifiable and Current/Previous landlord references cannot be family members or friends.
Applicants must have an excellent rental payment history and have fulfilled all terms of the lease agreement. If the applicant owns or has
recently sold a residence, proof of ownership of said residence and the real property that it is affixed to will be required. A timely tax payment
history is necessary and, if a mortgage was applicable, then an excellent mortgage payment history is necessary. Any unsatisfied
rental/mortgage debt, record of lease violation/notice, late payment/insufficient check payment history, failure to maintain cleanliness of
premises or other property damage/negligence, illegal acts, court action, eviction, or other non-compliance will disqualify. (An applicant with
no rental or ownership history as stated above will require a qualified *Co-Signer.)
Deposit Against Damages:
A deposit against damages equal to one and one-half (1 ½) month’s rent is required.