Application Requirements

FAIR HOUSING: We fully comply with federal fair housing laws. We do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, handicap, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Additionally, we provide housing in accordance with all other state or local laws if those laws provide greater protection than the Federal Fair Housing Act. Upon request, we
will make reasonable accommodations to rules, policies, practices, or services, and allow reasonable physical modifications, when required to give persons with disabilities access to and use of our property. Before submitting your rental application, please review the information listed below. Properties are
rented to the most qualified applicant(s). This is a good faith statement of our intent to abide by applicable fair housing laws. · AGE: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. All individuals aged 18 and older are required to complete an application and be listed as residents on the lease agreement. 

INCOME REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must have stable verifiable employment with a monthly gross income of at least three (3) times the amount of the total monthly rent. Applicant must be on their current job a minimum of 6 months. Incomes must be verifiable in writing through payroll verification, bank verification, direct deposit verification, and/or recent pay stubs. Self-employed applicants must
provide two years of tax returns. Additional documentation may be requested. Active-duty military personnel must provide a copy of his/her LES and orders.

CREDIT HISTORY: No evictions or summary ejectments in the past two (2) years. Rental history must be rated as satisfactory or better by previous landlords. Third-party consumer credit and screening agencies will be used to verify the applicant’s identity, credit, and criminal history. Satisfactory credit is essential in the approval process. Additional factors considered in decision-making include, but are not
limited to: Rent Bureau data, accounts in collections, charged-off accounts, bankruptcy, etc. Non-U.S. citizens without Social Security numbers must provide alternate tenant screening documentation.

Wrenn Zealy Properties, Inc. will determine approval or denial based on the applicant’s complete credit history, criminal background, employment, and rental reference. If an application is denied due to credit, the applicant will be notified and given the name, address, and phone number of the reporting
agency to request a copy of their report.

CRIMINAL HISTORY: Applicant with conviction of a crime or criminal history, regardless of the criminal classification that would adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of themselves, other residents, or the viability of the community may be declined. Criminal history for which we may deny applications or occupancy includes, but not limited to, any crimes involving actual or potential harm to person(s) or property; crimes involving the manufacture, sale, or delivery of any controlled substance, or weapons.

TOURING REQUIREMENT: You must tour the interior of the home before submitting your application.

APPLICATION FEE | DEPOSIT: The application fee is $60.00 for each applicant. This fee covers our costs for conducting background checks, credit reports, and other assessments for each applicant. Every person that will be living at the property eighteen (18) or over will need to fill out their own application. This includes children (18 or over)/dependents living at the property. All applications are to be

submitted on our website. We do not accept applications from any third-party website. Please note that this fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee approval. Please note that this fee is non-refundable
and does not guarantee approval. The required deposit must be paid within three (3) business days of approval; otherwise, your application will be canceled, and we will move on to the next applicant. Any falsified, inaccurate, or incomplete information will result in application rejection, forfeiture of the application fee, and may lead to lease termination if discovered later.

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· Applications are not processed until ALL applicants have applied for the property.

INITIAL RENT PAYMENT: The first rent payment must equal one (1) full month’s rent. The first (1st) month of tenancy will be prorated based on the number of days, and the remaining balance from your initial payment will be applied as a partial credit toward the second (2nd) month’s rent.

TWO SEPARATE PAYMENTS: The deposit and initial rent payment are deposited into two different bank accounts, so they must be made as two separate payments.

CERTIFIED FUNDS: Both the deposit and initial rent payment must be made in certified funds, such as (cashier’s checks, certified checks, or money orders).

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BASIC UTILITIES: Before signing the lease, you must have your basic utilities activated: electricity, gas (if applicable), and water (if applicable).

RENTERS INSURANCE: We require that tenants obtain renters insurance. Please check with the leasing agent to verify the specific insurance requirements for the property before submitting your application. Tenants are solely responsible for insuring their personal property located or stored on the leased
premises. Any damage, destruction, or loss due to theft, storms, fires, or any other hazards and casualties is your sole responsibility.

 

DO NOT APPLY IF: 

• You have had an eviction within the past 24 months.

• You currently have a balance owed to any previous Landlord and/or apartment complex within the last 24 months. 

• If you are currently past due on an auto loan payment.

• If you have multiple credit accounts currently past due.

• If you owe Duke Energy or other utility companies