Rental Criteria
- FAIR HOUSING: We fully comply with federal fair housing laws. We do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, handicap, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Additionally, we provide housing in accordance with all other state or local laws if those laws provide greater protection than the Federal Fair Housing Act. Upon request, we will make reasonable accommodations to rules, policies, practices, or services, and allow reasonable physical modifications, when required to give persons with disabilities access to and use of our property. Before submitting your rental application, please review the information listed below. Properties are rented to the most qualified applicant(s). This is a good faith statement of our intent to abide by applicable fair housing laws.
- AGE: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. All individuals aged 18 and older are required to complete an application and be listed as residents on the lease agreement.
- INCOME REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must have stable verifiable employment with a monthly gross income of at least three (3) times the amount of the total monthly rent. Incomes must be verifiable in writing through payroll verification, bank verification, direct deposit verification, and/or recent pay stubs. Self-employed applicants must provide two years of tax returns. Additional documentation may be requested. Active-duty military personnel must provide a copy of his/her LES and orders.
- CREDIT HISTORY: No evictions or summary ejectments in the past three (3) years. Rental history must be rated as satisfactory or better by previous landlords. A standard credit score should be 620 or higher, although approval with higher deposits may be possible for scores between 550 and 619. Third-party consumer credit and screening agencies will be used to verify the applicant’s identity, credit, and criminal history. Satisfactory credit is essential in the approval process. Additional factors considered in decision-making include, but are not limited to: RentBureau data, accounts in collections, charged-off accounts, bankruptcy, etc. Non-U.S. citizens without Social Security numbers must provide alternate tenant screening documentation. Four Corners Property Management, LLC will determine approval or denial based on the applicant’s complete credit history. If an application is denied due to credit, the applicant will be notified and given the name, address, and phone number of the reporting agency to request a copy of their report.
- CRIMINAL HISTORY: Applicant with conviction of a crime or criminal history, regardless of the criminal classification that would adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of themselves, other residents, or the viability of the community may be declined. Criminal history for which we will deny applications or occupancy includes, but not limited to, any crimes involving actual or potential harm to person(s) or property; crimes involving the manufacture, sale, or delivery of any controlled substance, or weapons.
- TOURING REQUIREMENT: You must tour the interior of the home before submitting your application.
- APPLICATION FEE | DEPOSIT: The application fee is $40.00 for each applicant. This fee covers our costs for conducting background checks, credit reports, and other assessments for each applicant. Please note that this fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee approval. Please note that this fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee approval. The required deposit must be paid within three (3) business days of approval; otherwise, your application will be canceled, and we will move on to the next applicant. Any falsified, inaccurate, or incomplete information will result in application rejection, forfeiture of the application fee, and may lead to lease termination if discovered later.
- INITIAL RENT PAYMENT: The first rent payment must equal one (1) full month’s rent. The first (1st) month of tenancy will be prorated based on the number of days, and the remaining balance from your initial payment will be applied as a partial credit toward the second (2nd) month’s rent.
- TWO SEPARATE PAYMENTS: The deposit and initial rent payment are deposited into two different bank accounts, so they must be made as two separate payments.
- CERTIFIED FUNDS: Both the deposit and initial rent payment must be made in certified funds, such as (cashier’s checks, certified checks, or money orders).
- SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY RENT PAYMENTS: Rent is due on the first (1st) day of each month and is considered late as of the second (2nd). If your full rent payment is not received by the fifth (5th), a late fee will be applied as outlined in your lease agreement. We encourage tenants to pay online or in cash at a local retail store. Please refer to the PAY RENT page of our website. When paying by mail, please take into consideration Sunday(s) and holiday(s) when the USPS is closed. We do not accept personal checks after the fifth (5th) of the month. There is a $25.00 fee for any NSF.
- BASIC UTILITIES: Before signing the lease, you must have your basic utilities activated: electricity, gas (if applicable), and water (if applicable).
- RENTERS INSURANCE: We highly recommend that tenants obtain renters insurance, as some of our properties require it. Please check with the leasing agent to verify the specific insurance requirements for the property before submitting your application. Tenants are solely responsible for insuring their personal property located or stored on the leased premises. Any damage, destruction, or loss due to theft, storms, fires, or any other hazards and casualties is your sole responsibility.
- PET POLICY: No animal is permitted without prior written consent from management and the signing of an animal addendum. PLEASE NOTE: SOME PROPERTIES DO NOT ALLOW PETS. A $200 FINE WILL BE IMPOSED AND POSSIBLE EVICTION MAY OCCUR IF AN UNAUTHORIZED ANIMAL IS FOUND. If an animal is approved for the property, a non-refundable fee, additional rent, and a deposit may be required. However, additional fees, rent, and deposits will not apply, and breed restrictions will be waived for a service animal or emotional support animal, provided valid legal documentation is presented. The following breeds of dogs, whether purebred or mixed, are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow-Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Pit Bull (including American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shar-Pei, and Siberian Husky. Additionally, all other animals, including but not limited to snakes, ferrets, iguanas, potbellied pigs, rabbits, and insects, are not allowed. The number of permitted animals may vary by property.
- UTILITIES | TV | INTERNET: We cannot guarantee the availability of any specific utility, cable, satellite, or internet provider. It is the sole responsibility of the prospective tenant to contact the respective company to verify service availability before leasing.
- PARKING POLICIES: Each community or property has restrictions on the type and number of vehicles allowed on-site. All vehicles must be registered with Four Corners Property Management, LLC. Please verify the specific parking requirements for the property before submitting your application. Parking on the grass is prohibited. Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles are not permitted on the property. Violators may be towed at their own risk and expense.