Thank you for your interest in our listings for rent! To apply, please click the APPLY NOW link below. Be sure to review the application information below before applying. If you have already begun an application, DO NOT start a new application. You can log in to finish the original one at the link below. Also, if you are applying to more than one property, you only have to complete the application once as it will work for any property we provide leasing for in any location.
Application Qualification Information
- Every person in a household over 18 years old must apply, pay the application fee and submit any required documents before being considered and processed.
- Application fees are NON-REFUNDABLE for any reason.
- If more than one person(s)/group applies we will select from the most qualified applicant. No refunds to other applicants will be given for any reason, however their application can be used for any other property within two (2) months of application date provided all information is current.
- If you are applying without an in-person showing, be sure to view the pictures, video or 3D tour(if available) on the listing for each property to see the inside of the property BEFORE submitting an application. You can also schedule a showing through each property listing page.
- Job Stability – One year (1) at present place of employment or guaranteed job contract. Job must be continuing to qualify.
- Income – Household income must be greater than three (3) times (gross) the monthly rent. All income must be verifiable and legal.
- Current & Previous Residency Record, Employment History and Personal References – addresses for the previous five (5) years are to be verifiable with a cancelled check/payment made payable to rental institution. Positive references from all previous landlords, employment history and personal references is required. Applicants may not have any evictions, unpaid judgements or liens against them. Applicants who are not Michigan residents will require a co-signer regardless of income/credit score.
- Credit – applicant must exhibit a responsible financial life, with a minimum credit score of 700.
- Background Check & Criminal Report – applicants background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility.
- Self-employed – self-employed applicants are to be verified by IRS tax returns for previous two (2) years and current bank records.
- Salaried/Hourly Employment – verified through Personnel or Human Resources department and not through a co-worker or immediate supervisor. If it is a owner operated business, verify with owner only. Must provide three (3) most recent pay stubs.
- Social Security # – applicant must have a valid Social Security # to be used on application.
- Anyone over the age of 18 residing on the property is required to complete the application process.
- Each applicant/co-signer must allow the 3rd party background check through plaid to verify income, expenses and rent/mortgage payments through your checking or savings account.
- If the applicant does not qualify under Job Stability and Income, applicant may add a Co-signer who must also meet the criteria and co-sign the lease. A separate application and application fee may be collected from Co-signer.
- Copy of valid State issued – Drivers License or State/Federal issued ID.
- Copy of last three pay stubs or last two years tax return if self employed.
- Permission must be granted to 3rd party provider to verify income, expenses and rent/mortgage payments through your checking or savings account.
- Offer letter from local employer (if applicable)
- Non-refundable application fee per applicant. (paid online after completing application). Application is void if payment is returned.
- Completion of Animals/Pet waiver (required by all applicants whether you have an animal/pet)
- NOTE: There are breed/size/quantity restriction on any pets/animals, so please email us with any questions BEFORE applying as your application fees are non-refundable for any reason. Many property owners have restricted breeds for pets include but not limited to; Akitas, Malamutes, Bulldogs, Cane Corso, Chows, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepards, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Huskies, Terriers, Wolf Hybrids. Some property owners also have weight restrictions. Most properties that allow animals have a maximum of ONE. Some property owners will allow more than one.
- All animals must be pre-approved. In addition, if approved you will need to complete an animal addendum and pay any associated fees before any animal can enter the property.
- If you have animals of any kind – You must register your animals through www.petscreening.com
- If approved all animals will require an additional fee. Some animals also require a deposit. Fees/Deposits are based on various criteria including, but not limited to; breed, size, type, and location. Not all properties allow animals/pets – please view the online property details page for more info. Reasonable accommodation requests may exempt you from some obligations.
- Most property owners have a restrictions for age of animals. No animals under 18 months old.
- Your application will not be processed until all documents have been submitted/completed.
- If approved for occupancy, you will be notified via email and you will have 24 hours to make a decision to take the property and sign a lease for it. If you agree to accept the property, you will also be required to pay a “holding fee” which will be equal to Security Deposit + Cleaning Fee with 24 hours to your online account. If you do not pay the holding fee within the 24 hours, agent/owner reserves the right to offer property to next available approved applicant. Once holding fee is paid, a lease will be sent electronically to all approved prospects to sign. Once you take occupancy of the property/unit, the holding fee will transfer to your account and be applied to the Security Deposit and Cleaning Fee. Note: If tenants occupancy is after the 20th of the month, the tenant must also pay a prorated amount of the remaining days of that month PLUS the next months rent.
- Prorated Rents will be calculated by taking the monthly rent amount divided by 30 days, and multiplying that by the remaining days in the month.
- Density Guidelines – we follow the HUD two (2) person per bedroom guideline whether occupants are adults or children as well as any local/state/federal housing guidelines.
- We follow all State, Federal and Local housing laws
- In the event of multiple applicants/groups, tenancy will be granted to the most qualified based on the above criteria.
- You will be prompted to provide the required documents list above via email AFTER submitting the online application.
- All properties are non-smoking. The possession, use and distribution of marijuana in any form for any reason is strictly prohibited on the property.
- Residents will be required to have rental insurance and show proof to landlord/agent.
- Anyone who schedules and cancels two or more different showings will be automatically disqualified.
- We will not tolerate any aggressive/threatening behaviors towards our property owners, staff, or other contractors. Any issues will result in automatic disqualification.