Detailed Qualifications
Detailed Qualifications for Potential Residents
JP Rental Homes
All persons over the age of 18 are required to complete an application and meet the requirements listed below which are subject to applicable laws.
Non-Refundable Application Fee. – $40.00/Adult (paid to independent online background checking company)
Only clean, responsible, and honest people who pay their rent on time can apply.
The landlord does not guarantee the availability of the desired property, and the application fee will not be returned if the property is no longer available.
At the Landlord’s Discretion
Compensating factors such as an additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor) may be required for qualification if the applicant fails to meet any one of the above requirements. In the event of multiple applicants, tenancy will be granted to the most qualified, based on the above criteria.
If the application(s) are approved, the landlord will only hold the property up to 14 days from the date of application approval. The application fee will not be returned if the desired move-in date exceeds the 14-day requirement.
All applicants must provide a valid government-issued photo identification card for each person 18 years of age or older.
All applicants must collectively have verifiable income in an amount equal to or greater than 3 times the monthly rental rate.
The landlord obtains information on prior rental history for each applicant. It is possible that the application will be denied due to negative rental history or outstanding balances with previous landlords. Applicants can have no prior evictions or unpaid judgments.
The landlord obtains a credit report on each applicant. The landlord’s decision to not rent the property to the applicant may be based on the information received and each applicant is notified if the application is denied based upon the information provided on the credit report. Minimum credit score is 600.
A criminal background check will be conducted for each applicant and occupant ages 18 years or more. The application will be denied for any felony conviction up to seven (7) years prior to the application date (subject to local laws/requirements), or any felony conviction for sex- and terrorism-related offenses, regardless of time.
Rent will be completed online by automatic electronic transfers.
The applicant acknowledges and agrees that failure to provide accurate or verifiable information can result in application denial, and the applicant agrees that the criteria listed above will be considered in the qualification process. Applicants not meeting the minimum requirements listed above will be declined and the application fee will not be refunded. The applicant also acknowledges that the landlord reserves the right to discontinue or change the terms and conditions set forth in the qualification acknowledgment and that the landlord will provide notice of any such change as required by law.
Each resident is required to carry a minimum of $100,000.00 personal liability insurance policy. We must be named as the ‘Interested Party’ on the policy. Evidence of insurance coverage is required by the resident’s move in date, and residents are expected to maintain coverage throughout the entire lease term. Additional information on the renter’s insurance requirements can be found on the renter’s insurance section on lease agreement.
Guarantors will be accepted for applicants who do not meet the required rent-to-income ratio are denied. Only one (1) guarantor per home is permissible. The guarantor must complete an application and pay the application fee. guarantors must have a gross monthly income of four (4) times the monthly market rent and meet all other qualifying criteria identified in this screening policy. The guarantor will be required to sign the lease as a leaseholder. Guarantors may be relatives or an employer; friends may not serve as a guarantor.
In the event that a person over the age of 18 will be residing in the home but not signing the lease agreement or responsible for paying monthly rent, s/he will still be required to complete an application and be approved through a regular criminal and identification screening. The primary lease holder will be responsible for ensuring that the other applicant complies with all property rules and requirements in the lease agreements.
The landlord follows all federal and state fair housing laws and guidelines, which prohibit, among other things, discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, handicap, or sexual orientation in the sale or rental of housing.
All statements and information provided on the application are to be true, accurate, and complete. Any false, undisclosed, incomplete, or misleading information herein may constitute ground for application denial or rescreening.
Pet Policy
The landlord limits the number of animals allowed to the following guidelines:
The resident shall be liable for any injury or damage caused by the animal’s actions and shall hold the landlord, agents, employees, and owners harmless from all liability or loss arising out of the actions of the animal.
Up to 4 pets per household.
The resident agrees to not keep at nor allow to be kept at, or brought onto or into the residence any breed, classification, or type of animal at the residence that is prohibited by landlord under this policy or under any other rules or regulations that may be established by the landlord.
The following list of dog breeds are prohibited:
• American Staffordshire Terriers
• American Pitbull Terriers
• Rottweilers
• Doberman Pinschers
• Chow Chow
• Wolf Hybrids
• Akita
• Mastiff Breeds
Any dog that has a percentage or mix of any of the above breeds.
All breeds of domestic cats are permitted.
Small animals such as gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs are permitted with the exception of rabbits, ferrets, farm animals, and chinchillas.
Livestock animals are prohibited and include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Chickens
• Goats
• Horses
• Pigs
Any reptile, fish, or animals that are considered poisonous or venomous are prohibited.
Any animal that may be considered wild or exotic is prohibited.
Any animal that is not a dog or cat normally found in the wild is prohibited including:
• Skunks
• Raccoons
• Squirrels
The breeding of privately owned animals is prohibited.
All dogs and cats must be neutered / spayed. The resident will maintain a valid vaccination certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian or a state or local authority empowered to vaccinate animals stating that the animal has received all vaccines required by applicable state and local law. It must include the animal’s name, description, age, date, and type of vaccination. A copy of the vaccination certificate should be provided to the landlord by the resident upon execution of the lease and then annually thereafter.
Excessive animal noise that may cause a disturbance is prohibited.
Any damage resulting from the animal is to be repaired, cleaned, and/or replaced at the resident's expense. The resident must protect all carpeting from odor, infestation, and stain by cleaning it annually. The landlord reserves the right to inspect the leased premises (providing proper notice) periodically in order to assess any possible damage to the leased premises. Upon discovery of any damages, the landlord can require repairs to be completed immediately at the tenant's expense.
When outdoors at the leased premises, all animals must be on a harness, leash, or tether and under the control of a mature and responsible individual. Animals may not be left unattended outside at any time. Animals are barred from any community area such as playgrounds, pools, and game courts.
Burial of a deceased animal on the grounds of the leased premises is strictly prohibited.
The resident agrees to clean and properly dispose of all animal waste, both inside and outside of the leased premises, on a daily basis. No excrement is to remain on the grounds. Security deposits are only refunded after the leased premises has been vacated and examined by the landlord management.
The resident must report any incident involving an animal at its leased premises that results in an injury to a person or damage to the leased premises to the landlord immediately upon occurrence.
If the resident violates any part of this policy, the resident is then in default of the lease. In the event of a default, the landlord may initiate legal proceedings in accordance with local and state regulations to evict or have the resident removed from the leased premises as well as seek judgment against the resident for any monies owed to the landlord as a result of the resident’s default.
The landlord’s failure to enforce any of its rights under this policy will not be deemed to be a waiver of that or any of its other rights under this policy.
Service Animals
Service animals, assistance animals, and emotional support animals (as defined by HUD, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act, respectively) are not pets but rather are animals that work, provide assistance or support, and/or perform tasks for the benefit of individuals with disabilities. MSR refers to service, assistance, and emotional support animals jointly as “Service Animals” and does NOT distinguish between these three types. By law, the landlord must allow a service animal for residents who have an apparent or verified need that they require the service animal in order to afford a disabled resident fair use and enjoyment of leased premises.
Breed, size, and weight limitations do not apply, and pet fees are not required. The landlord does require that the animal be housebroken, and the resident is responsible for cleaning up after the animal. The resident is also responsible for ensuring that while outside on the lease premises, the animal is always under the control of a mature and responsible individual and harnessed, leashed, or tethered unless these devices interfere with the animal’s work or the resident’s disability prevents using these devices (in which case the resident must maintain control of the animal by voice, signal, or other effective controls). The resident is also responsible for any damage done to the leased premises beyond reasonable wear and tear. Service animals must meet local and state laws for vaccinations and, to the extent permissible by applicable state or local law, the landlord requires that the animal be spayed/neutered.
This pet policy will be included as an addendum to the lease for residents who choose to have a pet.