FAIR HOUSING STATEMENT:  We (Management) are a fair housing practitioner.  We do not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, physical and mental disability, creed, marital status, public assistance, ancestry, and sexual orientation.  We are prohibited by company policy and fair housing laws to answer questions about these characteristics regarding our residents and the surrounding area, or from considering these characteristics when determining which properties we show you.    

 BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP:  The relationship between Management and / or the Owner and the Resident is a business relationship.  A courteous and businesslike attitude is required from both parties.  Management reserves the right to refuse rental to anyone who is verbally abusive, swears, is disrespectful, makes threats, has been drinking, is argumentative, or in general displays an attitude at the time of a prospective rental property showing and application process that causes Management and / or the Owner to believe we would not have a positive business relationship.

 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Each applicant over the age of 18 must complete a separate application form.  Your application must be filled out completely and accurately.  An incomplete application may be denied or not processed.  Any false, misleading, or unverifiable statements or omissions made on your application, whether or not discovered before you move into the prospective property are grounds for denial of an application or termination of an existing lease.  Information must be legible and verifiable.  If information given on the application cannot be investigated or verified, this constitutes reasonable criteria for denial.  Omission of information, such as an address or employer, may be grounds for denial.  All adult applicants over the age of 18 must sign the application and the lease. 

 IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS:  Every Resident over the age of 18 must be screened and must provide a government-issued photo identification card, Resident Alien Card or ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).  All adults over the age of 18 who occupy the apartment must be approved by Management and / or the Property Owner before moving into the premises.  RHR will verify the information provided on your application.  RHR will also provide Management with a complete consumer report, including a credit report and a criminal history report on each applicant.  

 RENTAL HISTORY REPORTS (RHR) 701 5th Street South, Hopkins, MN 55343 (952) 545-3953 or (888) 389-4023 www.rentalhistoryreports.com/applicant

 APPLICATION FEE:  The Application Fee is non-refundable.  Each adult applicant over the age of 18 is charged a non-refundable application fee of $39.95 per applicant.  $59.95 is paid directly to RHR to process the application, whether the application is accepted or denied.  $20 of the application fee will be refunded upon receipt of RHS results and communication of acceptance or denial.   Applications without the full Application Fees may not be processed.

 HOUSING HISTORY:  Applicants may be required to have a positive housing history.  We require the name and last known telephone number of each landlord / property manager / mortgage or contract for deed payee for each address you have had for the last three years.  References from relatives, roommates or friends are not acceptable.  A positive housing history is one of the most important factors considered in screening an application.  The refusal of a prior landlord to give a reference, or a negative reference, may be grounds for denial.  A history of late payments, lease violations, behavior problem, noise complaints, property damage, or improper notice to vacate is reason for denial of the application.

 OCCUPANCY:  The maximum number of total residents allowed per rental property is two people per bedroom, but no more than four adults in a two or three bedroom rental property.  Occupancy of persons not approved by management, and / or additional persons living in the property beyond the qualifications above is grounds for immediate termination of the lease and / or eviction if warranted. 

 EVICTION FILINGS: Unlawful Detainers (UD’s) or evictions may be a basis for denial of an application.  A positive verifiable landlord reference or housing history established after the Unlawful Detainer or eviction will be considered.  Additional pet deposits or non-refundable fees may apply.  Specific regulations regarding pets will be included in your lease agreement.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine the pet policies before the application to rent is made.

 PETS:  Pets are allowed at the sole discretion of Management and / or the Property Owner on a case-by-case basis.  Additional pet deposits and / or non-refundable fees may apply.  Specific details on the pet policy will be included on your lease agreement.  Possession of a pet in violation of lease agreement pet policies is grounds for immediate termination of the lease and / or eviction if warranted.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine the pet policies before the application to rent is made.

 INCOME:  Income from all sources must be sufficient to pay the applicant’s rent and other predictable living expenses.  Te be included as household income, amounts must be verifiable, reliable, and predictable.  Minimum net household income must be 2.5 times the monthly tenant rent and required utility payments.  Written proof of current pay stubs is required to support income claimed on the application.  Self-employment income and / or ability to pay rent must be verified by providing copies of federal income tax returns for the last two years, a current financial statement, and / or copies of three most recent bank statements.  Temporary employment income does not qualify without additional requirements such as a larger Security Deposit or pre-paid rent.  

 CREDIT HISTORY:  A positive credit history is strongly considered.  An adverse bank or credit references, high debt, past due or dishonored debt; suits, liens, judgments, collections, bankruptcies, or accounts closed by a credit grantor may grounds for denial.  The absence of a positive credit history may require an additional Security Deposit, in addition to meeting the other criteria listed in this document.  Pre-paid rent may also be considered in the absence of a positive credit history.

 CRIMINAL HISTORY:  Applicants who have a criminal history may be denied.  Felony convictions are grounds for immediate denial.  Misdemeanor convictions and vehicle offenses may be considered.  No applicant will be accepted that may pose a threat to the use and enjoyment of the property to neighbors and / or the long term condition of the property.  If you have a violent criminal history, or a history of damage to property or other lease violations, your application to rent will be denied.

 DENIAL: Reason for denial of the application to rent include, but are not limited to the following;       Prior eviction, Behavior Problems, Property damage, Late rent payments, Insufficient Income, NSF (None Sufficient Funds) checks, Past due credit obligations, Unable to verify source of income, Chapter 13 bankruptcy at any time in the past, History of bedbugs at any prior residence, Lease violations, Noise complaints, Negative or unverifiable landlord references, Suits, liens or judgments, Negative bank account reference, Checking overdrafts, Heavy credit obligations / debt load, Unable to verify residence, Criminal History, False or incorrect information provided in the application

 Generally, it takes between 3 to 5 business days to process an application.  Information from non-local sources may take longer to verify.  We reserve the right to respond within 10 business days of the application being received.  If your application is rejected as a result of information obtained by the screening agency, you will be provided with a written statement (sent to the address on your application for current residency) stating the reasons, accompanied by the return of your Security Deposit if applicable.  In keeping with our policy of confidentiality and privacy, we do not discuss individual consumer reports with an applicant.  If you would like to discuss or dispute anything in your consumer report, you will need to contact Rental History Reports directly with the contact information provided in this document.