RESIDENTIAL SCREENING & SELECTION CRITERIA PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCESS 1. Submit the following: Photo ID Landlord names and phone numbers Verifiable income (3 times stated monthly rent) All applicant signatures Housing assistance voucher (if applicable) Pet Request Form (if applicable) Service/Assistance Animal form (if applicable) 2. View the property. Viewings will be rescheduled if above items are not received 24 hours prior to appointment. 3. Pay application fee and submit any additional information within 24 hours of viewing property. Gorge Rentals will only make one attempt to notify you of incomplete information General Information Your application will not be considered if the information is not completed in its entirety. We review completed applications in the order in which they are received. We prefer that you, or your representative, view the interior of the property before the application is processed. If this is not possible for your circumstance, please contact our office. Rental units will not be held for any applicant that is not able to sign a lease based on the unit's availability. Application Policy Each person 18 years of age or older is required to apply. Multiple household applications must be turned in together. A $50 application fee per applicant will be required after pre-qualification and showing appointment. No cash or personal checks will be accepted. Debit and credit cards and money orders are acceptable. Processing time is 3-5 business days from the time of payment. Applicants will be notified of application approval via email (or phone if email is not available). Co-signers will not be accepted. Rental History A minimum of two years positive previous rental history from a third party is required. Renting from a family member is not considered verifiable rental history. First time renters may require a deposit of two times the stated rent rate if all other selection criteria is met. Home ownership will be verified through tax assessor's records or credit report. Income and Employment Monthly household income should equal 3 times the stated monthly rent. If monthly income does not equal 3 times the stated monthly rent, tenancy may be offered with additional rent, additional deposit and/or modified lease terms, at the discretion of Gorge Rentals. Verifiable income may include, but is not limited to, employment wages, bank accounts showing recurring direct deposits, alimony/child support, trust accounts, social security, unemployment, and welfare. Signed job acceptance letters are welcomed to speed up the processing time. Self-employed applicants will be required to show proof of income through copies of previous year s tax returns. Must be employed in the same industry for at least the past 6 months, at current or previous employment. 1
Housing Assistance Gorge Rentals does work with Section 8 and other federally funded assistance programs. Vouchers must be presented as part of the income verifying process. Monthly household income for those in assistance programs must equal 3 times your portion of the rent amount. Please inquire for eligible properties. Credit/Criminal/Public Records Check We conduct a thorough credit, criminal, public records and multi-state sex offender registry check by a third party company (CoreLogic SafeRent). If an application is denied based on poor credit history, the applicant may request a copy of their credit report. Reasons for Application Denial If your behavior during the application process is in any way aggressive or confrontational. Providing false information Unacceptable or insufficient rental history Source of income cannot be verified (assets do not equal income) Verified income is not sufficient to meet the requirement Excessive unpaid collections (6 or more, or more than 50% of reporting accounts). No outstanding utility, cable or phone provider accounts Bankruptcies within the last 6 months or negative credit following a bankruptcy Any criminal conviction that has taken place in the last seven years for any felony, or any misdemeanor involving theft, dishonesty, assault, intimidation, drug-related or weapons charges Notification on a sex offender registry. Inability to verify information regarding a criminal history Incomplete application Approval Policy Once we have notified you of approval status, you must respond within two business days. If you do not we will assume you are no longer interested in the property and move on to the next application. Approved applications are valid for 90 days from the date of approval on any qualifying property in our inventory. Approved applicants on file interested in a newly available property are subject to any applications currently being processed. Once a rental unit is selected, you will be required to pay first month s rent, a refundable security deposit and a refundable pet deposit, if applicable. If your move in date is after the 15 th of the current month, pro-rated rent for the current month plus the next month's rent is due upon move in. Move in costs must be paid by cashier's checks or money order only. Subsequent rent payments may be paid by personal check. All utilities for your new unit must be transferred prior to signing rental agreement. Account numbers will need to be provided. Occupancy Policy Gorge Rentals Property Management is an Equal Opportunity Housing Provider. We fully comply with State and Federal Fair Housing Laws and limit occupancy based on the number of bedrooms in the unit. A bedroom is defined as a space that is primarily used for sleeping, with at least one legal egress window and closet space. Two persons are allowed per bedroom. Exceptions are made for children under the age of two. Additional occupants may be added to an existing lease, provided they complete the application process and are approved and occupancy limits are not exceeded. No medical marijuana may be grown or consumed on the premises without prior approval. (Title 21 U.S.C. 801) No smoking or vaping of any kind is allowed inside the property, garage or storage units. (ORS 90.220; ORS 479.305 ) For questions or to submit an application, call 541-387-4080 or email info@gorgerentals.com. 2
Application Received: Pre-qualification: Payment: Process Complete: Final Approval: Expire Date: RENTAL APPLICATION (One application per adult, over the age 18) Property Interested In: Desired Move In Date: Length of Tenancy: ********************************************************************* APPLICANT INFORMATION: Applicant (Full Name; First, Middle & Last): Social Security Number: - - DOB: / / Mailing Address _ Home Phone: Work: Cell: Driver's License / ID Number: State: _ Email Address Date Application Submitted (Please Fill in when dropping off or emailing) : / / APPLICANT VEHICLE(S): Make/Model: License Plate: _ Year: Make/Model: License Plate: _ Year: Make/Model: License Plate: _ Year: RESIDENCE HISTORY: CURRENT Address: Dates Lived at This Address: From to Reason for leaving: Monthly Payment $ Landlord/Manager: Landlord/Manager's Phone: Email Address: PREVIOUS Address: Dates Lived at This Address: From to Reason for leaving: Monthly Payment $ Landlord/Manager: Landlord/Manager's Phone: Email Address: PREVIOUS Address: Dates Lived at This Address: From to Reason for leaving: Monthly Payment $ Landlord/Manager: Landlord/Manager's Phone: Email Address:
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Current Employer: Name and Address: Phone: Job Title: Supervisor: Supervisor Phone: _ Email Address: Length of Employment: Begin Still employed? (check one) yes no Previous Employer(s): Name and Address: Phone: Job Title: Supervisor: Supervisor Phone: _ Email Address: Length of Employment: Begin _ End Reason for Leaving: Previous Employer (s): Name and Address: Phone: Job Title: Supervisor: Supervisor Phone: _ Email Address: Length of Employment: Begin _ End Reason for Leaving: APPLICANT INCOME: Gross Monthly Employment Income Before Deductions: $ Gross Monthly Income From Other Sources (average): $ (please provide proof of other income if it is to be used in qualification) TOTAL GROSS MONTHLY INCOME: $ CREDIT and FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Bank and Financial Accounts Checking: Institution Name Branch Savings: Institution Name Branch Other (money market, etc) Institution Name Branch Credit Accounts Type Creditor Amt Owed $_ Monthly Payment $ Type Creditor Amt Owed $_ Monthly Payment $ Loans: (mortgage, student loan, car, etc.) Type Creditor Amt Owed $_ Monthly Payment $ Type Creditor Amt Owed $_ Monthly Payment $
MISCELLANEOUS: (check appropriate answer) Number of people to occupy the home: Names and ages of children under 18 years of age: Do you have pets? yes no (If so, please complete and attach pet request form with photo and vet records.) Do you have a service or assistance animal? yes no If so, please complete a Service/Assistance Animal form. Do you, or anyone in your household, smoke? yes no Do you plan to have a waterbed or fish tank on the rental property? yes no If yes, explain:. Have you ever been evicted? yes no If yes, explain:. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? yes no If yes, explain:. Have you ever filed for bankruptcy? yes no If yes, explain:. Do you need to give a 30 day notice to your current landlord? yes no If approved, will you be prepared to pay the full move in costs at lease signing? yes no PERSONAL REFERENCES: Name: Relationship: Address: Phone: Known this reference how long? Name: Relationship: Address: Phone: Known this reference how long? EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact in Emergency (Name): Emergency Contact Address: Phone: Relationship: I hereby certify and affirm that all information provided above is true and correct. I fully understand that my lease or rental agreement may be terminated if I have made any false, misleading or incomplete statement in this application. I hereby authorize verification of all information provided in this application, including financial and credit information, via credit bureaus and/or contact with current and previous employers, current and previous landlords and personal references. _ APPLICANT DATE