We are an equal opportunity housing provider. We comply with the federal Fair Housing Act and Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or age. All applicants aged 18+ who will occupy the unit must submit an application and are screened against the same criteria below.

1. Application Completeness

Applications are reviewed in the order they are fully completed. A complete application includes: a valid government-issued photo ID; the applicant's 3 most recent pay stubs (or 2 years of tax returns if self-employed); and current and prior landlord contact information. Incomplete applications will not be processed until all items are received.

2. Income

Gross monthly household income must equal at least 3x the monthly rent, verified through the documents above. All lawful, verifiable sources of income are counted (employment, self-employment, retirement, benefits, support payments, etc.). Applicants who do not meet the income standard may qualify with a guarantor (see #7).

3. Credit History

A credit report will be obtained with the applicant's consent. We look for a credit score of 650+ and a demonstrated history of meeting financial obligations. Automatic concerns include: unpaid balances owed to prior landlords or utilities, and undischarged bankruptcy. Limited or no credit history is not an automatic denial and will be evaluated with the rest of the application; a guarantor may be requested.

4. Rental History

2 years of verifiable rental history preferred. Grounds for denial include: an eviction judgment within the past 4 years, money owed to a prior landlord, or a prior landlord reporting significant lease violations or property damage. First-time renters without rental history may qualify with a guarantor or additional deposit where permitted by law.

5. Criminal History

A criminal background check will be conducted. Arrests that did not result in conviction are not considered. Convictions are not automatic denials; we conduct an individualized assessment considering the nature and severity of the offense, the time elapsed, evidence of rehabilitation, and relevance to the safety of residents and the property.

6. Identity & Occupancy

Identity must be verified with valid government-issued photo ID. Maximum occupancy is consistent with applicable codes.

7. Guarantors

Where offered, a guarantor must complete an application, meet income of 5x rent, and satisfy the credit criteria above.

8. Falsification

Any material misrepresentation or falsified document on the application is grounds for denial or, if discovered after move-in, lease termination.

9. Pets

Pets are permitted only with Landlord's prior written approval and are subject to restrictions, fees, and pet rent detailed in the lease. All animals must be disclosed on the application. Assistance animals are not pets and are not subject to pet restrictions or fees; reasonable accommodation requests are welcome.

10. Smoking

This is a smoke-free property; smoking and vaping are prohibited everywhere on the premises.

11. Adverse Action

If an application is denied or conditionally approved based in whole or in part on information in a consumer report, the applicant will receive an adverse action notice with the reporting agency's contact information and their rights under the FCRA, including the right to dispute inaccurate information.

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