EBG Communities, supports The Fair Housing Act as amended, prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status. The following qualification standards will be required from every applicant.
Rental Application: Applicant must be of legal age, eighteen (18) years and over. Everyone who will be residing in the apartment and is over the legal age of eighteen (18) years must submit an application and pay the application fee. All applicants must provide a valid Driver’s License, State identification card, Military ID or U.S. Government issued picture ID. To help us complete your application in a timely manner, we ask that you complete every section of the application. Be sure to sign the application and date it where indicated. The lease does not become effective until the application is approved by Management.
OCCUPANCY STANDARD: TWO PERSON MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY PER BEDROOM. This standard may be adjusted based on applicable local codes, and the ages of household members
AVAILABILITY POLICY: Apartments become available to pre-lease when the current resident submits a written notice to vacate.
Age Requirement: Lease Holder(s) must be eighteen (18) years or older. All occupants eighteen (18) years or older will be required to complete an application (even if living with parent or guardian).
Income Requirement: The gross monthly income of all lease holder(s) will be considered jointly and should equal 3 times the rental amount on the apartment. All income will be verified. Verifiable income may include (3-6) recent paystubs, previous year’s tax return, and a recent offer letter from your current employer.
Employment Verification: Lease Holder(s) must have stable and verifiable employment or, if unemployed or retired, will be considered self-employed and must meet the guidelines for self-employment.
Self Employment: May be required to provide the previous year’s personal income tax return and the previous two months bank statements as evidence of sufficient income. Applicants who hold jobs that are commission only, base salary plus commission, tips, or bonuses will be considered self-employed.
Rental HISTORY: Up to 84 months of resident history may be reviewed and must exhibit no derogatory references (such as evictions, filing of initial evictions for the past 3 years or apartment collections). Any debt owed to an apartment community, a landlord, or a utility company may be required to be paid off before an application can be approved.
Credit Requirements: Establishment of credit history, credit score and credit ratings will be reviewed as part of the application process. Note: Additional fees may apply.
Application Fee: A $75 non-refundable application fee per applicant (anyone over the age of 18) or per letter of guarantor is required.
Deposit: To secure the unit, applicants will be required to pay a security deposit equal to one month’s rent. We will require that this fee to be paid at pre-approval prior to completing the application verification process. The deposit will NOT be refunded if applicant wishes to withdraw the application at anytime after approval.
CRIMINAL HISTORY: A criminal background check will be conducted on each applicant. An application will be denied if the applicant has a felony conviction within the past 10 years for: (1) crimes against persons involving violence, (2) sex offenses requiring registration, or (3) manufacture or distribution (not simple possession) of a controlled substance. Denial decisions are based on an individualized review considering the nature and severity of the offense, time elapsed since the offense, and evidence of rehabilitation.
CO-SIGNER/GUARANTOR: A COSIGNER/GUARANTOR AND/OR ADDITIONAL SECURITY DEPOSIT MAY BE REQUIRED IN THE CASE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) Unsatisfactory Income; 2) Unsatisfactory credit rating; 3) Insufficient rental history. If you do not meet one or more of the above criteria, you may be able to qualify for an apartment with a third-party guarantor. The guarantor must pass the same application and screening process that you must pass, except the gross monthly income of the guarantor must equal 4 times the rental amount of the apartment.
ANIMALS: All animals are subject to apartment management approval and community policy. Restricted Breeds: Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Akitas, Mastiffs, Dobermans, German Shepherds, Boxers, Malamutes, Huskies, Dalmatians, Chow Chows, Wolf Hybrids – Max weight limit 60lbs fully grown. The above breed and weight restrictions do not apply to service animals or assistance animals. All applicants will be required to complete our animal application at: https://westridgeapartments.petscreening.com
RENTERS INSURANCE: Resident shall procure and carry rental liability insurance. Said insurance shall contain a provision for not less than $100,000 property damage. Said insurance shall name the Property in addition to residents’ address/unit as “additional” insured or “additional interests parties” and indemnify the Property and resident against any loss or claim for damages.
By signing below, applicant(s) acknowledge(s) and accepts the lease application will be approved or rejected on the basis of the information above. Falsification of any information on the lease application or incomplete documentation will result in a decline of the apartment rental. Applicant(s) also agree(s) to submit all documents necessary to complete the application within 72-hours of the application date. All information must be verifiable. Failure to provide the documentation will result in a declined application and forfeit of all fees paid to reserve the apartment home.