Rental Standards
Rental Standards
The following summarizes the charges and minimum requirements to qualifiy for a rental property.
- Earnest Money Deposits, Security Deposits and First Month's Rent MUST be made in the form of a Certified Check or Money Order.
- Gross income equal to or exceed 3.5 times your monthly rent. Incomes can be combined. Child or spousal support may be include as a source of income: but Ohio Law provides that you are not required to disclose child or spousal support if you do not wish to have it included for income eligibility consideration.
- Source of income must be verifiable, i.e. a tax return, W-2 form, a pay stub or other similar consideration.
- At least one applicant must have been continuously employed for the last twelve months.
- $30 Charge for credit/background report for each person age 18 or over. Applicant's credit report must be favorable.
- No bankruptcy in the last 36 months. Must have re-established favorable credit history if a bankruptcy is noted.
- Must have given proper notice to the last landlord, and have prompt payment history that is verifiable.
- No evictions filed (not granted) against him/her within the last 5 years.
- All applicants must reside in rental property full time and must be at least 18 years old.
- Dogs must be under 35# and certain breeds of dogs will not be permitted in properties that allow pets. Check application for specifics.