APPLICANTS:Please return a completed application for each adult (over 18) who will be living in the house along with:
- A processing fee of $40.00 (cash) per application, plus $20.00 per person for additional applicants.
- A check for the security deposit (equal to one month's rent).
Pet fees may be paid with your first month’s rent.
Houses are rented in “AS IS” condition, except as noted on your application. Please be sure to let us know of any condition which would keep you from taking the house “AS IS”.
Please read the attached lease before signing the application. It is not necessary to return this copy of the lease.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENCYIt is the policy of Rudulph Real Esate, Inc. to thoroughly investigate all individuals applying for residency. Each individual applicant must meet requirements to be approved. Individual owners may have higher or lower qualification requirements.
A Guarantor may be requested, and required, at our discretion, if the applicant is a full-time student, recently independent individual, or has non-garnish-able wages. The guarantor must be in good standing with her or her credit, must demonstrate stable current employment with verifiable income and must have available assets in the state of Alabama. The Guarantor must complete an application, authorize us in writing to obtain a full credit report on him or her, pay the required processing fee, and if requested, meet with us to discuss your application. If Guarantor can not come into office, both the application and Guarantor agreement (if accepted) must be notarized. Identity must be verifiable by state or federally issued form of identification which includes a photograph.
All applications are processed through a professional credit bureau. Our ability to process your application in a timely manner is dependent up on the thoroughness and accuracy of your responses. We will then inform you of the acceptance, or refusal, of your application. ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR CREDIT HISTORY SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CREDIT BUREAU. Do not discuss your credit history with the office staff.
The application process includes, but is not limited to, investigation of the following for all applicants and/or Guarantor(s):
- RESIDENCE HISTORY – Verification of current and past residences including: length of residency, rental amounts, payment history, the absence or presence of complaints, the condition of the property upon vacating, the cost of damages incurred, and history of proper notice given regarding intent to move. A stable rental history is expected of all applicants. If you currently own your residence, your mortgage payment amount and payment history may be verified.
- EMPLOYMENT HISTORY – Verification of current employment includes length of employment and monthly gross income of approximately three (3) times the rental amount of the property for which you are applying. Your most recent employment and current employment should be of reasonable length of time and you should demonstrate stability in your employment history. Self-employed applicants must furnish their most recent tax return for review.
- CREDIT HISTORY – A full credit history is prepared on each applicant and Guarantor(s)
- BANKRUPTCY – The application may not be accepted if the applicant has filed for bankruptcy or with debtor’s court within the last two (2) years.
Application fees are non-refundable once the application process has begun. Any potential problems should be discussed with office personnel when you submit your application. Complete and accurate information will facilitate rapid processing of your application. Any false or omitted information in the application will be considered immediate grounds for rejection of the application. We reserve the right to reject an application for any reason other than race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, or national origin.