Rental Application Guidelines

We highly recommend that a prospective tenant view the property of interest prior to submitting a rental application to make sure it will suit their needs and expectations. In most cases, you may come to our office between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to check out the key. Please call our office at (510) 538-8789 so that we know to expect you. A valid photo I.D. and $20 cash deposit will be required for key check out. The key must be returned the same day at which time your deposit will be refunded. Our larger apartment complexes have on-site managers available for showings. Their phone number is included in the listing.

Applications for available rentals are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. This means that we are not in the practice of collecting multiple applications and selecting a tenant from a pool of applicants. If the first application submitted is approved, that applicant has first option to accept the property. You may download the application and credit authorization form from this website or pick it up in our office. The following is required of each adult aged 18 and older who will be living in the property.

1. Complete & sign the Rental Application/Credit Authorization Form,
   which includes:

• Employment Verification
• Resident Verification
• Credit Report Authorization

2. Copy of valid Driver’s License or state issued I.D.

3. $60 Credit check* fee per applicant (non-refundable)

4. Proof of income: Gross income requirements = 3 x monthly rent

• Most recent payroll stub with year to date (YTD) total, or
• Last 6 months bank statements, or
• Federal income tax return

We realize that some applicants may have credit challenges. Please do not let this deter you from inquiring. Call (510) 538-8789 to speak with one of our leasing agents if you have any questions or concerns with regard to our credit requirements.

We make our best effort to process your application as expeditiously as possible. Credit checks and verifications will be processed immediately upon submission. Please be sure to thoroughly complete and sign the application, as incomplete or inaccurate information may cause delays in your approval or result in your application being denied. We are usually able to process an application and have a response of approval or denial the same day. However, on occasion, we may encounter minor delays waiting for responses on verifications.

Upon approval, you will be offered the option to proceed with renting the property at which time the security deposit will be due in the form of cashier’s check or money order. The maximum time a property can be held is 2 weeks.

Welcome home! Come into our office to sign your rental agreement, pay your first month’s rent and pick up the keys!