Tenant Selection Plan SouthPark Ranch Apartment Homes

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1 Tenant Selection Plan SouthPark Ranch Apartment Homes Southpark Ranch Apartments and United Apartment Group is committed to compliance with all federal, state and local fair housing laws and will screen all applicants uniformly, including the Texas and Federal Fair Housing Acts and antidiscrimination laws, the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, program guidelines, and the Department s rules, and consideration for reasonable accomadations requested to complete the application process.. It is our policy to offer apartment for rental to the general public without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, handicap or any other state or locally protected classification. Maximum rent and maximum income are adhered to as required by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) LIHTC Program. All applicants and co-applicants must be 18 and over unless protected by the familial status per the Fair Housing amendment. All adult members of the household must complete a Rental Application and each applicant must pay the application fee at the time of application submission. Third party written verification may be obtained to certify household claim. United Apartment Group uses verifiable information provided by an applicant and Leasing Desk Screening program to determine whether an applicant qualifies and what if any conditions may apply. Our Rental Criteria requires all applicants to meet the following criteria in order to qualify for housing at our community. Please note that these are the current rental criteria and nothing in these requirements shall constitute a guarantee or representation by our community that all residents and occupants currently residing in our community have met these requirements. There may be residents and occupants that have resided here prior to these requirements going into effect. Additionally, our ability to verify whether these requirements are met is limited to the information we received from various applicant reporting services. In accordance with the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013, this property will not deny admission, deny lease renewal, or evict on the basis that the applicant has been a victim(s) of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking. Any applicants with disabilities wishing to request a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact the Community Manager by phone or letter. Las personas con discapacidad, o que hablan español y que requieren de un intérprete, que deseen solicitar un alojamiento razonable para completar el proceso de solicitud deberán comunicarse con el administrador de la comunidad. Hearing impared individuals may call 711 to be connected to services to assist in contacting the property. Maximum Occupancy: Apartment Size: Maximum # of Occupants: Rent Limits: One Bedroom 2 occupants 60% - $ Two Bedroom 4 occupants 60% - $ Three Bedroom 6 occupants 60% - $ Application Fees and Deposits: Application fees are $20.50 for the 1 st applicant and $15.00 per additional applicant. Deposits are $ $ per apartment. This amount can increase to one month s rent depending upon credit scoring and are fully refundable based on lease contract guidelines. Eligibility Requirements: In order to be accepted as a resident, each applicant must provide third party verification for required information in each of the categories listed below. Failure to meet eligibility requirements in any one or more of these categories will result in rejection of the application. Household Composition Definition of household composition: As listed on the application, the first or primary applicant. If only one person is applying, that person will be the head of household. Definition of co-head: the second applicant listed on the application. Income: Section 8 applicants are welcome. For affordable housing units, the household income must be within the maximum allowed income range as specified by TDHCA as applicable. The following is the maximum allowable income per household, by number of occupants. Household Size: 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person 60% Income Limits $33,660 $38,460 $43,260 $48,060 $51,960 $55,800 $59,640 $63,480 Income/Employment History/Asset Verifications: All applicants must provide us with proof of income and assets prior to application approval. If any source of income or assets cannot be substantially documented we will obtain third party verifications. Acceptable forms of verification include but are not limited to: Four consecutive paycheck stubs for each applicant Job offer with salary (on company letter head with contact information) Most recent tax return or W-2 Consecutive or most recent six months of bank statements Child support or alimony when directed by a court Grants, pensions, trust funds GI benefits, disability, social security Social Security Requirement: Applicants must disclose social security numbers (SSNs) for all family members if applicable. Foreign nationals/non-us citizens may be required to complete a supplemental rental application for non us citizens and provide valid and current USCIS documentation and photo ID (passport, driver license, US identification card, or identification card from home country). An opportunity fee may be required.

2 Student Status: Full time student households that are income eligible must satisfy and provide documentation for one or more of the following conditions to be considered an eligible resident: The adult member of the household are married or is entitled to file joint tax return The household consists of a single parent(s) and their child(ren), and both the parents and the children are not dependent of another individual At least one member of the household received assistance until Title IV of the Social Security Act (i.e., AFDC, TANF assistance) and/or At least one member of the household is enrolled in a job training program and receiving assistance under the Workforce Investment Act, or similar federal, state, or local programs or Have been previously in the foster care system Applicant Screening: Applicant screening is targeted toward determining that an applicant will be able to meet the essential requirements of tenancy as expressed in the lease and the community policies. Note: live-in aides are subject to the same criminal criteria as the applicant. Identity Verification: Valid government-issued photo identification must be presented by all applicants and guarantors over the age of 18. Our privacy policy is available to you upon request. Credit History/Criminal History: All applicants must have established retail credit in good standing. Lack of established credit or negative credit may require an additional deposit, or other conditions. Items reviewed to determine eligibility are FICO score, check writing history, evictions, judgments and bankruptcies. Negative credit includes but is not limited to the following: Past due accounts Judgements Liens Write offs Balance to a rental community or mortgage company (regardless of date) Unresolved bankruptcy (regardless of date) A criminal background check will be conducted for each applicant 18 years of age and older. It is our policy to review applicants who pass all other rental criteria. Applicants with felony convictions or serious misdemeanor convictions for crimes against persons or property, drugs, assaults, weapons or crimes of a sexual nature may result in a denial of your application. The review process may require the applicant to complete additional paperwork for further review of the crime itself. We have a screening process that bases its conditional approvals upon the type of criminal conduct, age of conviction and history after conviction. Credit and Criminal screenings are conducted by RealPage, a score of less than 400 will result in a denied application. Additional reviews and approvals may be required depending on the conditional results of the screening process. Additional reviews will be conducted by the community supervisor and may be overridden for due to individual circumstances, histories, or the lack of social security numbers. Rental/Mortgage History: All applicants 18 years of age and over who are mentally competent are required to sign the lease agreement for no less than one (1) year and must have satisfactory verifiable rental history. All applicants must have six months verifiable, satisfactory rental or mortgage payment history. If an applicant does not have prior rental history, we will accept a deposit equal to one month s rent if all other criteria has been met. An eviction or foreclosure could constitute cause for denial and forfeiture of all fees paid. Less than six months of history or first time renters may be required to, pay an additional deposit, or other conditions. Lease term fulfilled No lease violations Residence left in satisfactory condition Proper notice to vacate given Pet Policy: In accordance with our Lease, we authorize support animals for a disabled person. We will require a written statement from a qualified professional if the pet exceeds our criteria. Service animals will be allowed after third party verification has been received from the ordering physician. Specific animal, breed, number, weight restrictions, pet rules and pet deposits will not apply to households having a qualified service/assistance animal(s). Accommodations do not extend to any animal posing a direct threat to the health or safety of others. An additional deposit and fee will be required for animals accepted within the accepted weight limits. Non-acceptable canine breeds are: Pit Bulls, Rottweiler s, Dobermans, German Shepherds, Husky, Malamute, Akita, Wolf- Hybrid, St. Bernard, Great Danes, Chows, Bull Mastiff and Standard Poodles, unless proper documentation is provided in advance that the pet is a service animal and a reasonable accommodation has been requested. Only two pets per apartment are allowed. There is a $ refundable pet deposit, two pets requires a $ refundable pet deposit. A pet agreement on file is required. Utilities: All residents will be responsible for their electricity. Water, sewer and trash will be paid by the owner. Proof of utility account numbers and transfer must be provided to management prior to lease signing. Utilities applicable as stipulated in the lease contract.

3 Waiting list and Apartment Transfers: Leasing is based on a first come, first serve basis. Applicant(s) and current residents will be placed on a waiting list in chronological orders by preference of apartment home size and income designation. The waitlist status if closed will be posted in the management office. Applicant will be required to complete a rental application, supplemental rental application and pay the necessary application fees. The management will screen the household for criminal and credit. Depending on the date of move-in, these forms and fees may need to be completed again prior to move-in. Any applicant requiring an accessible unit will be a priority when one becomes available and will move to the top of the waitlist. Once the unit size and income limit is determined, management will place the applicant on the appropriate waiting list. The waitlist will order applicant by the date the application is received by management. When the applicants name reaches the top of the waitlist and a unit type becomes available, management will contact the applicant at the address, address or phone number provided by the applicant. If we do not hear back from the applicant within 5 business days, management will attempt to contact the applicant a 2 nd time. If we do not reach the applicant on the 2 nd attempt and do not hear back from the applicant in 1 business day, we will move to the next person on the waiting list. If the applicant turns down 3 apartments that meet their criteria provided, we reserve the right to remove the applicant from the waiting list. If the applicant is interested in the apartment that is available, the applicant will come to the office and complete the remaining part of the application paperwork within 2 business days. Management will screen the household for criminal and credit (if previous screening is older than 120 days) and verify income and assets. When the appointment is scheduled, the applicant will need to bring all documentation requested by management. In order for a resident to transfer to another apartment within the community the resident must meet one of the following criteria: Have experienced a change in household composition Have experienced a change in income which is permanent in nature Require a reasonable accommodation for a disability Requests due to initiating a VAWA guidelines In addition, all transfers must meet the following guidelines: Must fulfill at least one lease term (of one full year) in their current apartment Paid a $200 non-refundable transfer fee (not applicable to reasonable accommodation for a disability or VAWA guidelines) If a resident meets one of these criteria, which must be verified and is qualified for the new apartment, and pays a non-refundable $200 transfer fee, they will be placed on the waiting list in the order the request for transfer is requested. Residents on the waiting list will not have priority over applicants on the waiting list. If a household on the transfer list refuses an appropriate unit when it becomes available, they will be moved to the bottom of the transfer list. The only exception to the waiting list order is the transfer due to the need for and accessible unit or VAWA accommodations. Note: All transfers must be approved by management. Transfers solely for the convenience of a resident are not authorized until the end of their lease term. All outstanding charges must be paid in full prior to transfer. Transfers will be based on previous rental history, payment history and lease violations. Three late payments and/or three lease violations can prevent a resident transfer from being approved. Reasonable Accommodations: If a current resident or applicant is requesting a reasonable accommodation to their unit or direct path access, the request needs to be submitted to the management office for review, at which time you will be notified within 10 days of the decision. If denied you can request further review by upper management. A decision will be made and the tenant/applicant will be notified within 10 days of that decision. Rejection Procedure: A letter is sent to the applicant, informing him/her of the rejection and the reason(s) for the rejection within 7 days of determination. The applicant is advised in this letter that he/she has 7 days of the date of the letter to request a review of rejection and the applicant may request a meeting with management of the community to appeal the rejection. The community supervisor will review the application and the decision to reject the applicant. To the extent practicable, this review will be completed within 5 business days of the applicants request for review. The applicant will be sent a written, final determination within five business days of completion of the review. Electronic Payments: United Apartment Group requires electronic funds for your monthly rental payments. The management office does not accept checks, cash or money orders. You must make arrangements and create your account via our resident portal on our community website. Equal Housing Opportunity: We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Laws (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by 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. I hereby authorize United Apartment Group 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,

4 rental history, employment/salary details, vehicle records, licensing records, and/or any other necessary information. I hereby expressly release United Apartment Group, 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. I authorize United Apartment Group to bill my account for all fees associated with processing my application. By signing this document you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to review the Rental Criteria. If you do not meet the rental criteria or have submitted incomplete or falsified application may lead to rejection of your application or immediate termination of your lease and any fees associated with processing the application will be forfeited as liquidated damages. This community will operate under an affirmative marketing plan. All Fair Housing Laws will be followed. I/We have read and understand the above rental criteria and authorize verification of the application information. I/We agree to all terms above. I/We have read and understand the rental criteria for this community. Owner s Representative Signature

5 Rental Application for Residents and Occupants Each co-resident and each occupant over 18 must submit a separate application. Spouses may submit a joint application. Date when filled out: ABOUT YOU Full name (exactly as on driver's license or govt. ID card) Your street address (as shown on your driver's license or government ID card): Driver's license # and state: OR govt. photo ID card #: Former last names (maiden and married): Your Social Security #: Birthdate: Height: Weight: Sex: Eye color: Hair color: Marital Status:  single  married  divorced  widowed  separated Are you a U.S. citizen?  Yes  No Do you or any occupant smoke?â yes  no Will you or any occupant have an animal?  yes  no Kind, weight, breed, age: Current home address (where you now live): Apt. #: Home/cell phone: ( ) Current rent: $ address: Name of apartment where you now live: Current owner or manager's name: Their phone: Date moved in: Why are you leaving your current residence? Previous home address (most recent): Apartment name: Name of above owner or manager: Their phone: Previous monthly rent: $ Date you moved in: Date you moved out: YOUR WORK Present employer: Work phone: ( ) Position: Your gross monthly income is over: $ Date you began this job: Supervisor's name and phone: Previous employer (most recent): Work phone: ( ) Position: Gross monthly income was over: $ Dates you began and ended this job: Previous supervisor's name and phone: YOUR CREDIT HISTORY Apt. #: Your bank's name, city, state: List major credit cards: Other non-work income you want considered. Please explain: Past credit problems you want to explain. (Use separate page.) YOUR RENTAL/CRIMINAL HISTORY You must check if applicable. Have you, your spouse, or any occupant listed in this Application ever:  been evicted or asked to move out?  moved out of a dwelling before the end of the lease term without the owner's consent?  declared bankruptcy?  been sued for rent?  been sued for property damage?  been charged, detained, or arrested for a felony or sex crime that was resolved by conviction, probation, deferred adjudication, courtordered community supervision, or pretrial diversion?  been charged, detained, or arrested for a felony or sex-related crime that has not been resolved by any method? Please indicate below the year, location and type of each felony and sex crime other than those resolved by dismissal or acquittal. We may need to discuss more facts before making a decision. You represent the answer is "no" to any item not checked above. YOUR SPOUSE Full name: Former last names (maiden and married): Spouse's Social Security #: Driver's license # and state: OR govt. photo ID card #: Birthdate: Height: Weight: Sex: Eye color: Hair color: Are you a U.S. citizen?  Yes  No Present employer: Work phone: ( ) Cell phone: ( ) Position: address: Date began job: Gross monthly income is over: $ Supervisor's name and phone: OTHER OCCUPANTS Names of all persons under 18 and other adults who will occupy the unit without signing the lease. Continue on separate page if more than three. Sex: DL or govt. ID card # and state: Birthdate: Social Security #: Sex: DL or govt. ID card # and state: Birthdate: Social Security #: Sex: DL or govt. ID card # and state: Birthdate: Social Security #: YOUR VEHICLES List all vehicles owned or operated by you, your spouse, or any occupants (including cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, etc.). Continue on separate page if more than three. Make, model and color: Year: License #: State: Make, model and color: Year: License #: State: Make, model and color: Year: License #: State: WHY YOU RENTED HERE Were you referred?  Yes  No. If yes, by whom: Name of locator or rental agency: Name of individual locator or agent: Name of friend or other person: Did you find us on your own?  Yes  No If yes, fill in information below:  Internet site:  Rental publication:  Newspaper (name): EMERGENCY Emergency contact person over 18, who will not be living with you: Work phone: ( ) Home phone: ( ) Cell phone: ( ) If you die or are seriously ill, missing, or incarcerated according to an affidavit of [check one or more]  the above person,  your spouse, or  your parent or child, we may allow such person(s) to enter your dwelling to remove all contents, as well as your property in the mailbox, storerooms, and common areas. If no box is checked, any of the above are authorized at our option. If you are seriously ill or injured, you authorize us to call EMS or send for an ambulance at your expense. We're not legally obligated to do so. AUTHORIZATION Applicant's signature Spouse's signature  Other: I or we authorize (owner's name)  Stopped by to: (1) share the above information with owner's electric provider, and (2) verify, by all available means, the above, including reports from consumer reporting agencies before, during and after tenancy on matters relating to my lease, and income history and other information reported by employer(s) to any state employment security agency (e.g., Texas Workforce Commission). Work history information may be used only for this Rental Application. Authority to obtain work history information expires 365 days from the date of this Application. 2011, Texas Apartment Association, Inc. Applicant must also sign on the next page of this Application. Page 1 of 2

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