RESIDENTIAL RENTAL APPLICATION
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The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits all racial discrimination in the sale or rental of property. Likewise, the Fair Housing Act makes illegal any discrimination in the sale, lease or rental of housing, or making housing otherwise unavailable, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
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Application Verification Requirements:
- Applicants: Every adult (18 years of age or older) must complete an application or be included as a co-applicant. An incomplete application or an omission not explained satisfactorily may cause your application to be denied.
- Income & Employment: You must have sufficient income/resources. We must be able to verify sufficient income and/or resources to pay your rent, utilities, other living expenses and monthly personal debt. If you are self-employed, your business license, tax records, bank records, etc. must be supplied.
- Rental History: Must be obtained from verifiable, unbiased sources. If you are related to one of the previous landlords listed, or your rental history does not include at least two previous landlords, we will require: a qualified co-signer on your rental agreement (qualified cosigners must meet all applicant screening criteria) or an additional security deposit will be required. It is your responsibility to provide us with the information necessary to verify your previous rental history. If you owned, rather than rented, your previous home, you will need to furnish the name of your mortgage company.
- Section 8: If you have applied for a Section 8 Rental, you must have a current voucher issued from either OHFA or OKC Housing Authority with the approved number of bedrooms that matches the rental property. We will not hold a property for you if you are simply in the process of obtaining a voucher or on the waiting list.
- Credit Report: Poor credit reports (overdue accounts, judgments, collections) may result in denial of your application. Occasional credit records showing past due payments will be acceptable, provided you can justify the circumstances.
- Criminal History: Certain types of felony crimes may result in the denial of your application. For example, if you have had a conviction for any type of crime that would be considered a serious threat to real property or neighboring residents’ peaceful enjoyment of the premises, including the sale, manufacture or distribution of controlled substances.
- References: Poor references from previous landlords may result in denial of your application. If previous landlords report significant complaint levels of non-compliance activity such as: repeated disturbance of the neighbors’ peace; reports of prostitution, drug dealing, or drug manufacturing; damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear; reports of violence or threats against landlords or neighbors; allowing persons not on the lease to reside on the premises; failure to give proper notice when vacating the property, housing pets in/on the rental property without prior written permission.
- Pets: Pets are allowed at the discretion of the property owner and a separate non-refundable fee will apply. Some dog breeds may not be allowed due to insurance reasons. Service animals must be allowed by law, but note that there is a distinction between service animals and emotional support animals. While Emotional Support Animals or Comfort Animals are often used as part of a medical treatment plan as therapy animals, they are not considered service animals under the ADA. State laws can penalize tenant for falsely claiming a pet to be a service animal.
Upon receipt and review of your application you will receive a request from TransUnion to conduct a tenant screening / background check, at which time a fee of $30 will be charged to each applicant / co-signer.
Please note: Failure to authorize tenant screening will result in automatic denial of your application
Please note: Failure to authorize tenant screening will result in automatic denial of your application
UPON LEASE EXECUTION, ALL TENANTS MUST AGREE TO TENANCY GUIDELINES BELOW