SHORT ANSWERS TO THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS:
- Do you accept section 8? Sometimes. If the property is eligible for Section 8, it will specifically say so in the listing.
- How can I view a property?
- If the property is on a Rently lockbox (the photos will say Rently or www.StandardRents.com across the front of it), follow the prompts on the Rently website or texted link to register.
- How much is your application fee? We charge a $48 non-refundable application fee.
- How much is your security deposit? Starts at one month’s rent and goes up from there.
- Where can I find your rental application? Click here to go to our online applications page.
- Do you allow pets? Unless otherwise stated, we permit pets at the property with a $300 per pet to be paid BEFORE the pet moves into the residence. Sorry but no Pit Bulls, American Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs or Rottweilers or any other dangerous breeds (as determined by our insurance carrier). If there is a question if your dog is considered a dangerous breed, please contact us prior to filling out our rental application.) All pets MUST be listed on your initial rental application. Pets obtained without property notice to management will incur a significant penalty to the Resident and/or grounds for eviction.
LONGER ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS & APPROVAL CRITERIA
How can I view one of your properties?
Unless otherwise stated on the listing, all of our properties use a self showing Rently lockbox. It only costs 99 cents to establish your account with Rently but that’s so they can confirm your identity with your credit or debit card. There is no ongoing charge to use the system. It is easy, fast, and convenient. Click here to sign up or log into Rently.
Application Fee
We charge a non-refundable application fee of $48 for each application. EVERY person aged 18 and over living in the home MUST complete an application even if they are not contributing to the rent. We are unable to process your application if the application fees have not been paid or any information is missing from the application.
What are your pre-screening criteria?
– Must have documented monthly income greater than 3X the monthly rent
– Absolutely NO evictions/dispossessories within the past 5 years. Evictions over 5 years old are acceptable so long as no outstanding balances are due to previous landlords. No more than one dispossessory filing per year will be accepted (i.e. when your landlord files for eviction but you get fully caught up and remain in the property on good standing).
– Security deposit will start at 1 month’s rent and will increase from there based off of applicant’s credit/rental/employment histories.
– No violent felonies, drug felonies and/or sexual related felonies are permitted
– Other felonies over 5 years old may be permitted on a case by case basis
– No bankruptcy filings within the past 5 years regardless of the bankruptcy chapter filed.
– Lies or inaccuracies (whether intentional or unintentional) on your rental application WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.
Rent to Household Income
The total gross household income must be at least 3 times the monthly rent in order to qualify. For example: If the rent is $1,000, the monthly household income has to be greater than $3,000. Unemployment payments do not qualify as earned income towards the income qualification requirement because they are temporary in nature and can stop at any point.
What is your Pet Policy?
Unless otherwise stated, we permit pets at the property with a $300 per pet to be paid BEFORE the pet moves into the residence. Sorry but no Pit Bulls, American Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs or Rottweilers or any other dangerous breeds (as determined by our insurance carrier). If there is a question if your dog is considered a dangerous breed, please contact us prior to filling out our rental application.) All pets MUST be listed on your initial rental application. Pets obtained without property notice to management will incur a significant penalty to the Resident and/or grounds for eviction.
Do you check Credit?
Yes. We check everybody’s credit. However, we are not looking for perfect credit. We realize that everyone has difficult times in their lives and may have been late on few bills. A variety of things go into your credit score so we’ll look more closely to see what comprises your payment/credit history. A bad credit score does not automatically mean rejection, although (if approved) it does mean we will require a higher security deposit to offset the higher credit risk you may pose.
If you are concerned about your credit, please speak with the leasing agent and he/she will be happy to discuss your situation with you prior to filling out the application. If you have filed for bankruptcy and it has not yet been finalized we will NOT be able to approve your application
Do you do a criminal background check?
It is important that you understand up front that we do a criminal background check. We do take into consideration the type of crime and the length of time since conviction. However, violent crimes, drug related crimes of felony status, and sexual related crimes will NOT be accepted. Failure to disclose a criminal record is grounds for automatic denial.
Do you do a dispossessory/eviction check?
Yes, we do. There is a difference between a dispossessory filing and an actual dispossessory/eviction. The former is when a landlord files with the court to take possession of the property due to non-payment or non-compliance by the tenant. The latter is when the landlord goes to court and obtains a writ of possession and removes the tenant from the property. We will accept no more than ONE dispossessory filing per year (i.e. when your landlord files for eviction but you get fully caught up and remain in the property on good standing). NO actual evictions/dispossessories within the past 5 years will be accepted. Evictions over 5 years old are acceptable so long as no outstanding balances are due to previous landlords.
If you have had a dispossessory filing or an /eviction filing within the last 5 years, please discuss with the leasing agent prior to completing an application. If you do not discuss former dispossessory charges with the leasing agent prior to submitting and we process your application, your application will be automatically rejected. Amounts due to previous Landlords over $1,000 without acceptable payment arrangements are grounds for automatic denial.
I make all the income, why do you need all adults to fill out an application?
The financial component of the application is just one part of it. More importantly, we need to know exactly who would be living in the property and how they are related. Certain counties have restrictions on the amount of unrelated adults that reside in the same residence, and we need to make sure that we are in compliance with county regulations as well as know who to contact or account for in any emergency situation.
I filled out an application first. Does that mean that I get the property before anyone else?
No. Management reserves the right to collect and review as many applications as they deem necessary to find a qualified tenant to fill a given vacancy. We do not operate on a first come, first serve basis and it is possible for us to approve more than one prospective renter to be approved at one time. Just because you have been approved does not mean that the property will be held for you. The only way to guarantee that the property is taken off the market for you is to (1) get an approval from us, (2) pay the required deposit in certified funds, and (3) sign a lease agreement with us.
I filled out an application and haven’t heard anything. What can I do?
It can take 2 – 3+ business days to fully process and review an application. We process all applications that come in and it may take longer to process applications for very popular properties. We diligently perform rental history and employment verifications for ALL applicants so your application may be held up with us waiting for a response back from your employer and/or landlord. You are always welcome to email us and check on the status of your application. We will begin processing each application as they come in, however, we can not fully process and make a final decision for an entire household (i.e. collectively everyone living in the house) until we have received complete applications and payments for each person aged 18 or older living in the home. A complete application includes submitting all required necessary documentation (i.e. paystubs, etc.) to us in a timely manner.
What happens if I state something that is untrue on my application?
Any lies, fibs or misstatements on your application are grounds for immediate rejection. Standard Holdings, LLC shall be the sole determiner of whether or not we believe the information on your application to be true or not. Therefore, please be as honest as possible with every question on your application.
I have signed the lease and paid the deposit… now what?
Some utility companies require you to have a signed lease before they will establish utility service. Therefore, we ask that you sign the lease with us at least a few days prior to your expected move-in date to give you enough time to put the utilities into your name prior to you taking possession of the property. At the move-in walk through we will establish the “before” condition of the home (i.e. photos, list, etc.) as well as check the safety features. You will be given a key and you will take possession of the home at that time.
