RESIDENT QUALIFYING CRITERIA
Quantum Leap Management does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or familial status. We comply with all Federal, State, and local laws concerning Fair Housing including those regarding reasonable accommodation. Criteria for screening is applied equally and consistently to all applicants. Federal Occupancy Standards Apply. The Rental Criteria below explains the policies of this community regarding standards that must be met by each applicant to be approved for residency.
General Information
All persons, 18 years or older, who will be occupying the unit will be required to complete and sign a separate rental application and pay all applicable fees. All applicants and guarantors must agree to the following by executing this Statement of Rental Policy and a rental application form: Applicant(s) hereby consent to allow, through its designated agent and its employees, to obtain and verify credit information, including a criminal background search for the purpose of determining whether the applicant is eligible to lease an apartment. Applicant understands that upon leasing an apartment, its agent shall have a continuing right to review credit information, rental application, criminal background, payment history and occupancy history. Electronic signatures are acceptable. For purposes of this document, the term “applicant” is defined as the person or persons who will be signing the Lease as the “Resident”. The term “occupant” is defined as the person or persons who will be listed on the lease agreement who is under the age of 18, and who is residing at this community.
Identity Verification
All applicants must provide a full photo colored copy containing a clear image of the front and back of a current government-issued photo identification. Acceptable forms of photo ID include a valid driver’s license, social security card, passport, military ID, or any government state issued ID Card.
Fees/Deposit: To reserve an apartment home, applicant(s) must submit an executed application along with the following fees and deposits:
2.) Applicant understands that an additional non-refundable risk fee may be required if the application is conditionally approved ranging from $250-$500, which is due 48 hours before your move-in date or keys will not be released.
4). In addition to the required fees, you agree to pay us the refundable floorplan security deposit on or before your move-in date or your keys will not be released.
5). If the application is approved the applicant(s) will be required to sign the lease contract within 48 hours, or management will cancel the application and the unit will be put on the market to lease. All fees are non-refundable and will not be refunded as they are retained as liquidated damages for rent lost and any expenses incurred due to the cancellation.
Apartment Pricing and Availability
Applications and price quotes are based on a specific lease term, specific unit, and on a specific move-in date.
Note: if you were to change your move-in date, floorplan, or unit your price will likely change, and you will receive a new quote. Also, should you be approved for the apartment you applied for, you must sign the lease within 48 hours, or it will be canceled, and the apartment will return to the market.
Occupancy Standards
In compliance with the State and Federal law, QLP has developed written Occupancy Guidelines which will match the fire code guidelines municipality for your area.
Income Verification
The combined income of the applicant(s) must meet minimum income criteria. All applicants must have a verifiable source of income. Both your employment and your monthly income must be verifiable to our satisfaction. The total required gross monthly income of all applicants must be 3 times the total monthly rent per household for approval.
Approved proof of income include:
Residence Verification
Applicants must provide at least two years of verifiable residence history from a third-party entity. Management reserves the right to verify residence history for the last two years. Verification by an individual will not be accepted unless proof of payments on a timely basis is included. First-time renters or applicants with no verifiable residency history may require an additional non-refundable Risk fee or acceptable guarantor in lieu of immediate past rental history. Any evictions or broken leases within the past 2 years or an eviction underway will result in automatic denial. Eviction or broken leases more than 2 years from today’s date, must have 12 months positive rental history since, provide proof they have paid the rental debt in full, and will be required to pay a non-refundable risk fee of $500.
Credit History
Your credit history will be verified by a third-party verification company. Management will receive a credit recommendation based on statistical data such as payment history, number and type of accounts, outstanding debt, and age of accounts. Based on the credit recommendation, the application will be accepted, denied, or accepted with conditions.
Application Status Notification Procedure
Denied Application(s): Should your application be denied, a letter of adverse action will be provided. You may file a grievance challenging the decision to deny your application; you will receive information about your rights to grievance with the adverse action letter.
Cancelled Application(s):
If the Applicant or any co-applicant(s) notifies the Leasing Office of their desire to cancel their application at any time prior taking occupancy of the apartment home we are entitled to retain all application fees, admin fees, deposits, and risk fees as liquidated damages, and the parties will then have no further obligation to each other.
Criminal Background Check: If the application is accepted or accepted with conditions, a criminal background search will be conducted. Performs criminal background checks in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Applicants will be required to answer questions on the application regarding their criminal history. An unsatisfactory criminal background check will result in denial of the application. The application may be denied for any of the following:
Pets/Service Animals: (If Applicable) Domesticated pets (dogs and cats only) are accepted. No breed, weight, or size restrictions. A nonrefundable pet fee is required per pet (maximum of two) and must be paid in full prior to move-in. In addition, pet rent per month per animal may be required and must be paid each month and included in the rental payment. Pets will be subject to visual inspection. Resident(s) agree to comply with all community policies and may be required to sign a separate Pet Addendum. Service animals assisting a person with a disability are allowed, no pet fee is required, nor monthly pet rent. QLP reserves the right to limit the number of pets per household. Additional pet insurance may be required.
Hold Harmless Acknowledgement: Applicant acknowledges that Property and QLP do not promise, warrant or guarantee the safety and security of residents, their families and occupants or any personal property against the criminal actions of others including residents or third parties. Furthermore, unless otherwise provided by law, Property and QLP shall not be liable for any damage or injury to residents, their families or occupants or to any person entering the community or any building in the community, for injury to person(s) or property arising from theft, vandalism, other crimes or casualty. Applicant further acknowledges that each resident is responsible for protecting themselves and maintaining appropriate insurance to protect their belongings. It is recommended that residents secure property insurance to cover their personal possessions.
Renter’s Insurance: Residents are required to secure and maintain liability insurance with limits not less than $100,000, which will auto enroll all residents through Stern Risk Program. Should you fail to maintain liability coverage the residents will be enrolled in the property liability program at a nominal nonrefundable monthly fee. Insurance coverage maintained by Property does not protect residents from loss of personal property by theft, fire, water damage and any other perils. In addition, neither Property nor QLP is responsible for damage to resident vehicles. Residents are responsible for maintaining appropriate vehicular or automobile insurance coverage.
Electronic Check Policy: QLP does not accept cash or money orders and requires electronic funds for payment. QLP reserves the right to utilize Accounts Receivable Entry (ARC) to process personal checks through the ACH (Automated Clearing House) system and is compliant with NACHA (The Electronic Payments Association) rules. These rules require that QLP provide residents and prospects the following notification: When you provide a check as payment, you authorize QLP to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. QLP will use information from your check or bank account to make an electronic fund transfer and funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day we receive your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution.
Residential’s Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications Policies
Quantum Leap Property Management is thoroughly committed to following the letter and spirit of Fair Housing laws. As such, QLP has initiated policies and procedures which ensure compliance with all local and federal fair housing requirements. In particular, we strive to ensure that residents with disabilities are able to enjoy
their apartments and common and public use areas by permitting reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications when necessary. By law, an individual with a disability, an individual who becomes disabled, someone asking on behalf of an individual with a disability, or someone with recurring visits from an individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or reasonable modification.
Fair Housing Requirements: the law permits a person with a disability to make reasonable modifications to an apartment or common or public use area at his/her own expense, if the modifications are necessary to allow the person with a disability full enjoyment of the premises. In addition, the law permits that a person with a disability is able to request a reasonable accommodation to rules or policies to allow a resident with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy the apartment and common areas of the community. Each situation is evaluated on a case-by-case basis by QLP. The resident may request permission in writing or orally and the associate must complete a Reasonable Accommodation/Modification Request Form for ALL requests. Permission must be obtained from the community manager prior to approving the reasonable accommodation and/or reasonable modification. Additionally, a second level of review is provided by the corporate office to ensure that the resident’s reasonable accommodation and/or reasonable modification is appropriately considered.
Reasonable Accommodation is defined as a change, exception or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice or service that may be necessary for a person with a disability to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling and/or public and common use space. Common examples of reasonable accommodations are assigning a resident with a mobility impairment a parking spot close to the building entrance and waiving a “no pet” policy to allow an individual with a disability the use of a service or support animal.
A Reasonable Modification is a structural change made to an existing premises, occupied or occupied by a person with a disability, to afford such a person full enjoyment of the premises. Reasonable modifications can include structural changes to the interiors and exteriors of dwellings and to common and public use areas. Common examples of reasonable modifications include installing grab bars in a bathroom or adding a ramp to the building's primary entrance. Disability is defined as a person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities (walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, learning, and working.) The definition of disability also includes a person who has a record of such impairment, or a person who is regarded and treated by another person as having a disability even though that person does not have a disability or has a disability which does not substantially limit a major life activity. Disability is very broadly defined and includes, but is not limited to, physical disability, such as the use of a wheelchair, intellectual or learning disabilities, cancer, HIV status, inability to learn and work, and recovered illegal substance abusers. The term disability does not include current use of or addiction to any illegal drug or substance. The Federal Rules and Regulations permit a landlord to refuse to rent to a person, adult or child, who would "constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT: By signing this document, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the tenant selection criteria. If you do not meet the selected criteria but choose to continue with the application process, any application fees paid will not be refunded. Any purposefully omitted/ inaccurate information or false statements made on any application document or verification received may lead to rejection of your application and your application fee will not be refunded.
AUTHORIZATION: I hereby authorize QLP to obtain a consumer report, and any other information it deems necessary, for the purpose of evaluating my application. I understand that such information may include, but is not limited to, credit history, civil and criminal information, records of arrests, rental history, employment/salary details, vehicle records, licensing records, and/or any other necessary information. I hereby expressly release QLP, and any procurer or furnisher of such information, and understand that my application information may be provided to various local, state and/or federal government agencies, including without limitation, various law enforcement agencies."
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY: We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as Amended by the Fair Housing Community Development Act of 1974). IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP OR FAMILIAL STATUS.
Please sign and return with the completed application.
Signature:_______________________ Date:_____________________