APPLICATION PROCESS for RealAmerica Management RENTAL GUIDELINES: 1. Falsification of information on an application is basis for denial. 2. All applicants and residents 18 years of age and older must complete an application. 3. Application Fee A non-refundable $35.00 application fee will be required for every unrelated household member 18 and older. 4. Hold Fee A $50.00 fee is required to hold an apartment. This fee is non-refundable after 48 hours. The apartment will be held for 30 days. 5. Security Deposit The normal security deposit amount is $250.00. A cosigner or higher deposit may be required. 6. Income Verifiable employment, salary, and/or other income history are required. All income used is anticipated income, gross income or year to date income (whichever is higher). Strict income guidelines apply in the Section 42 Tax Credit Program. 7. Rental History Two (2) years of good, verifiable rental history is required. 8. Credit History Favorable credit history is required. Evictions filed within the last two (2) years with unpaid balances may be reason for denial. 9. Criminal Background An applicant with a record of criminal acts against persons or property, drug related criminal activity (including the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use or possession of a controlled substance), acts of violence against other persons, or confinement in a correctional facility following conviction for any of the foregoing criminal activities, or serious or repeated disturbances that disturb the livability of a residential property or community, or adversely affect the health and safety of any person, or have an adverse effect on a residential property, or interfere with the management of a property, or interfere with the rights and quiet enjoyment of other residents during the five (5) to eight (8) years prior to application may be denied. 10. All occupants of the unit must be listed as residents on the lease. This includes all children under 18. 11. All required utilities must be placed in resident s name. Failure to complete this could result in additional charges. 12. Pets are accepted with restrictions. Please ask for a copy of our Pet Policy. If you require an Assistance Animal, please ask for our form. 13. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please inform the property manager. 14. This is a smoke free community. For a complete list of our eligibility requirements, please refer to our Resident Selection Criteria. By signing below, I/We state that I/We understand the qualifications, requirements, income, credit, rental and criminal background requirements that must be strictly adhered to by RealAmerica apartment homes. I/We understand that falsifying information is grounds for immediate denial of residency. Applicant Signatures Date *Management reserves the right to revise these guidelines and qualifications. Application Process-6/22/18
RENTAL HOUSING APPLICATION for (Name of Property) Please note that special arrangements will be made to assist any individual who is handicapped or disabled fill out this application if such request is made. NEW APPLICATION RE-CERTIFICATION HOUSEHOLD ADDITION TRANSFER WHAT SIZE APARTMENT ARE YOU APPLYING FOR? Bedroom(s) Please Print: Today s Date: Time: Expected Move In Date: Name: Phone:_ Cell Phone: Address: City:_ State: Zip: E-mail address: Marital Status: Divorced/Widowed/Married/Single/ Separated Name: Phone:_ Cell Phone: E-mail address: Marital Status: Divorced/Widowed/Married/Single/ Separated HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION List all persons that will occupy the unit Full Name Relationship to Head of Household Gender Social Security # Full-Time Student DOB *Race Hispanic/ Not Hispanic HOH *Race codes: AI (American Indian/Alaskan Native), A (Asian), B (Black/African American), PI (Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander), W (White) If this is for Re-Certification, Renewal or Transfer, please proceed to page 3. RENTAL HISTORY -- Last Two Years (Use Additional sheet if necessary) 1) Present Landlord Name: Phone: ( ) Landlord Address: City: St: ZIP: Dates of Occupancy: to Related? Y/N How? 1
2) Previous Landlord Name: Phone: ( ) Landlord Address: City: St: ZIP: Dates of Occupancy: to Related? Y/N How? 3) Previous Landlord Name: Phone: ( ) Landlord Address: City: St: ZIP: Dates of Occupancy: to Related? Y/N How? ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION 1) yes no Has anyone in your household ever been evicted? If yes, explain: 2) yes no Have you or any household member ever been arrested or convicted of any criminal act? If yes, explain: 3) yes no Does anyone not listed in the household composition on page one plan to live with you in the next 12 months? If yes, explain 4) yes no Are there any absent household members who under normal conditions would live with you? If yes, explain 5) yes no Does an adult of this household have primary physical custody of every child listed on this application? 6) yes no Does your household have or anticipate having any pets other than those used as a service animal? 7) yes no Does anyone in your household require a live-in care attendant or have special needs? If yes, explain 8) yes no Has anyone in your household filed for bankruptcy? If yes, explain 9) yes no Are there any adult household members claiming zero income? If yes, list name(s) 10) yes no Are any adult household members part-time students? If yes, list name(s) EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER In case of emergency, notify: Relationship: Address: City, State, Zip Home Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( ) How did you hear about our community? Newspaper Guide Book Internet Drive-By Flyer Other 2
TENANT INCOME CERTIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE Pages 3 & 4 must be completed by each household member Name HOUSING ASSISTANCE Yes No Will the household receive Section 8 housing assistance? Amount of monthly rental assistance List agency name INCOME INFORMATION INCLUDE ALL INCOME SOURCES, INCLUDING UNEARNED INCOME OF MINORS. 1 Yes No I/we am self-employed. (List nature of self-employment) I/we have a job and receive wages, salary, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips, bonuses, and/or other compensation: List the businesses and/or companies that pay you: MONTHLY GROSS INCOME 2 Yes No 3 Yes No 4 Yes No 5 Yes No 6 Yes No 7 Yes No 8 Yes No 9 Yes No 10 Yes No 11 Yes No 12 Yes No 13 Yes No 14 Yes No Name and phone # of Employer(s) / Name of Household Member 1) / 2) / 3) / I/we receive cash contributions of gifts including rent or utility payments, on an ongoing basis from persons not living with me. I/we receive unemployment or Workman s Comp benefits. I/we receive Veteran s Administration, GI Bill, or National Guard/Military benefits/income. I/we receive payments for social security and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This household receives unearned income from family members age 17 or under (i.e., Social Security payments, Trust Fund disbursements, etc.). I/we receive payments for disability, death benefits, or adoption assistance. I/we receive Public Assistance Income (examples: TANF, AFDC) DO NOT INCLUDE FOOD STAMPS I/we am entitled to receive child support payments through court order or other agreement. If yes, how many orders/agreements do you have? If yes, from how many persons do you receive support? I/we am entitled to receive alimony/spousal maintenance payments I/we receive periodic payments from trusts, annuities, inheritance, severance, retirement funds or pensions, insurance policies, or lottery winnings. If yes, list sources: 1) 2) I/we receive income from real or personal property. I/we am a full-time student and receive Section 8 assistance. I receive student financial assistance (i.e., grants, private sources) in amounts that exceed tuition costs. _ (use net earned income) 3
ASSET INFORMATION INCLUDE ALL ASSET SOURCES, INCLUDING ASSETS OF MINORS. 1 Yes No 2 Yes No 3 Yes No 4 Yes No 5 Yes No 6 Yes No I/we have a checking account(s). If yes, list bank(s): # of accounts held 1) 2) I/we have a savings account(s). If yes, list bank(s): # of accounts held 1) 2) I/we receive direct deposits of benefits onto a debit card or paycard. # of *debit cards held # of paycards held *This is not the debit card linked to your personal bank accounts I/we have a revocable trust(s). If yes, list bank(s): INTEREST RATE BALANCE/CASH VALUE 6-MONTH AVERAGE BALANCE CURRENT BALANCE CURRENT BALANCE 1) I/we own real estate. If yes, provide description: I intend to: Keep Sell Rent Give Away Foreclose I/we own stocks, bonds, or Treasury Bills. List sources/bank names 1) 2) 3) I/we have Certificates of Deposit (CD) or Money Market Account(s). # of accounts held If yes, list sources/bank names 7 Yes No 1) 2) I/we have an IRA/Lump Sum Pension/Keogh Account/401K. If yes, list bank(s) 8 Yes No 1) 2) I/we have a whole life insurance policy (policy has CASH VALUE). 9 Yes No If yes, how many policies I/we have cash on hand. 10 Yes No I/we have disposed of assets (i.e., a home) for less than the fair market value within the past 2 years. 11 Yes No If yes, list items and date disposed: 1)_ 2)_ I have a safe deposit box at a financial institution. Name of institution: 12 Yes No Contents: 13 Yes No I/we have other personal property held as an investment and/or income from assets or sources other than those listed above. If yes, list type below: 1)_ 2)_ 4
SIGNATURE CLAUSE Applicant certifies the above information is true and accurate and understands that false or inaccurate information shall be cause for denial of this application or termination of any subsequent rental agreements. I/We are the only person(s) who will reside in the apartment if this application is approved. Apartment owner or agents may verify all information given directly or through reporting agencies. Acceptance of the application is not binding on apartment owner or agent until approved in writing. You have applied to live in an apartment that is governed by the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. This Program requires us to certify all of your income asset and eligibility information as part of determining your household s eligibility. Program requirements state we must verify each income and asset source as well as other claims of eligibility. We must determine this prior to granting your eligibility and, if such eligibility is granted, each subsequent year you remain in the unit. You hereby authorize RealAmerica Management and its staff or authorized representatives to contact any agencies, including city, county, state, federal agencies, past/present employers, local police departments, offices, credit bureaus, groups or organizations to obtain and verify any information or materials which are deemed necessary to complete your application for housing. If applicant cancels after two (2) days, all moneys deposited shall be forfeited to the apartment owner. If approved all moneys deposited with this application will be applied toward security deposit and/or processing fee at owner s discretion. If an application is denied for ANY reason, a 90-day wait period is required before reapplying to this property. Under penalties of perjury, I/we certify that the information presented on this form is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. The undersigned further understands that providing false representations herein constitutes an act of fraud. False, misleading or incomplete information will result in the denial of application or termination of the lease agreement. Head Signature:_ Date: Co-Head Signature: Date: We encourage and support the nation s Affirmative Housing Program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Revised 7/5/18 5