Before you apply for an apartment, you must have:
To apply for an apartment, you need to do each of the following:
You (and your co-applicants, if applicable) must have good credit to qualify for an apartment. We insist that all reported credit be in good standing with your creditors, now and in the past. There should not be any civil judgments, bankruptcies, or collections of any kind, and all debts to previous landlords must be paid in full.
back to topYes, having someone co-sign with you for the apartment often improves the chance that your application will be approved. However, the co-signor must have excellent credit, and must be able to afford the cost of the apartment and their current home at the same time. The co-signor must also realize that they will be just as financially responsible as you are for any damages, rents, fees, and other charges for the entire time you live there, unless we determine (in writing) that you can handle the apartment on your own.
back to topWe have found that up to two people can sleep in our bedrooms comfortably; any more than this can create an overcrowding situation and possible fire or health hazard. Most cities also have local ordinances that limit the number of people in an apartment, based on the square footage. We have also found that having more occupants in apartments often leads to more noise and disturbances of neighbors, additional use of water, and more problems with vehicle parking in our lots.
back to topMost of our apartment communities do not allow pets, but some do allow selected pet types. Ask our Rental Managers what the policy is at their apartment community. If your pet is allowed you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit and an extra monthly fee, and you will be required to sign and comply with a Pet Responsibility agreement. Anyone who brings a pet in without approval is in violation of their lease and will be required to remove it.
back to topMany tenants believe they are covered by our insurance if something happens to their belongings, if someone is injured in their apartment, or if they cause damage or injury to someone else on the property. The truth is your belongings are not covered, and you could be sued if you are responsible for causing damage or injury.
We can provide Renter's Insurance in some of our apartment communities, and we are expanding our program to offer it in more locations, but you can purchase it from any insurance agent that offers it. You can get more information about this (and referrals to local agents if you wish) in our Rental Offices. You may be able to get this insurance at a discount from the company that has your car insurance. You can also find a lot of information and even some price quotes on the Internet such as at insure.com.
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