STATEMENT OF RENTAL POLICY
EQUAL HOUSING Non-discrimination on basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap status, family status or national origin is the
comprehensive policy of this company.
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PPLICATION FEE Before an application can be processed; an “Application Fee” in the amount of $35.00 is charged for each applicant
and $25.00 for each Occupant 18 years of age or older. All requirements must be met within seven (7) days or a new
application fee must be paid. Application fees are non-refundable.
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PLICATION To be completed by each applicant 18 years of age or older without omissions or falsifications. A copy of a valid US
Driver’s license or valid US government issued photo I.D. must be submitted as proof of identity. All
applicants must be 18 or over to contract. Any occupant 18 years of age or older must complete an application for
criminal screening purposes and submit a copy of a valid US government issued photo I.D. If any individual
applicant or occupant has been declined because of a criminal record, the entire application is considered
declined and residency will be denied to all applicants and occupants unless accepted individuals are qualified
accordingly.
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ALIFICATIONS 1st Lake Properties, Inc. uses the SafeRent application screening process to review your consumer and criminal
background. SafeRent uses an empirically derived, statistically sound, scoring system to evaluate your consumer
report. Scoring is based on real data and statistics, so it treats all applicants objectively. Your consumer report
contains information about you and your experiences, such as your bill-payment history, the number and type of
accounts that have late payments, collection actions, outstanding debt, and the age of your accounts. A criminal
background check will be processed on each applicant and occupant 18 years of age or older. Based upon your
applicant score and criminal background your application will be accepted, rejected or accepted with conditions. If
annual income is verified to be less than what was reported, by $1,000 or more, a new consumer report may be
ordered. 1st Lake’s scoring system will be used when SafeRent is unavailable to score an applicant. Verification of
income, employment, rental history and criminal background is required in order to process your application through
our system. Scholarships, government assistance, subsidies and/or inconsistent income such as alimony,
commissions, tips, etc. will require verification. Income from unemployment benefits/assistance will not be accepted.
If self employed, W-2’s, 1099’s or tax return are required. A copy of your last two (2) paychecks will be accepted.
You have the right to provide us with a good faith explanation of any financial hardship you may have experienced as
a result of a state or federally declared disaster including the COVID-19 pandemic or a named hurricane.
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EWING APT A minimum of one person in a party must show a valid US government issued photo I.D. prior to viewing
an apartment as a safety precaution. An available made ready apartment or model will be shown. Management
has a standard criterion that must be met before an apartment can be considered ready to show.
RESIDENCY Depending upon factors including the nature, severity and date of the criminal record, 1
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reserves the right to deny any applicant on the basis of one or more criminal conviction(s), guilty plea(s), no contest
plea(s), deferred adjudication and/or arrest.
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CUPANCY Only two (2) persons per bedroom.
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OSSESSION Lessee will not be permitted to take possession of the apartment until all paperwork is completed and all monies due
are paid in full. If Lessee takes possession of apartment on or after the 20th of the month, the Lessee must pay the
pro-rated rent plus the next full month’s rent.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE Providing electrical service to the apartment is the sole responsibility of the Lessee. Electrical service must be
scheduled prior to move-in, as service in the property name will be disconnected by move-in date.
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HER VEHICLES Boats, trailers, RV’s, etc. are not permitted (unless approved by management). Oversized commercial vehicles are not
allowed in the parking lot overnight.
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ASH POLICY Cash is never accepted.
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ENTAL PAYMENT The monthly rent is due on the first of each month. There will be a late fee after the third as per the lease agreement.
SECURITY DEPOSIT & Security Deposit and Administrative Fee must be paid in the form of a check, money order,
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE cashier’s check or credit card at the time the application is taken before processing can begin.
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ET FEES Pets are accepted at Lessor’s discretion. There is a separate deposit on pets and additional monthly pet rent. Should a
pet be acquired after move-in, all current pet provisions must be adhered to. All assistive/service animals are
excluded from the required pet deposit and pet rent.
ANTENNAS & SATTELITES Specific rules and regulations in the form of an addendum are necessary for the installation of an Antenna or Satellite
Dish
CO-SIGNERS A co-signer, once approved, will be held financially responsible for any and all damages to the apartment,
uncollected rents, deposits or fees.
Read and Accepted by: Co-signer _________________________________
Lessee ______________________________________ Co-signer _________________________________
Lessee ______________________________________ Agent for Lessor ___________________________
Lessee ______________________________________ Date _____________________________________
Lessee ______________________________________ Apartment __________________
Rev 08/21