Rental Criteria | bluebonnetrealty

RESIDENT QUALIFYING CRITERIA

We are delighted that you are interested in leasing at one of our homes! In order to help you in making your leasing decision, we have listed below the criteria for qualifying as a resident with us.

RENTAL APPLICATION: A separate Rental Application must be fully completed, dated and signed and application fee paid by applicant (18 years of age & older). A Non-refundable Application Fee for credit and criminal background screening are required and must be paid when applying for residency.

All applicants must provide a current State or Federal Photo I.D. and allow it to be photocopied and provide a verifiable Social Security number. In the event an applicant is a new immigrant; the applicant must fill out the Supplemental Application and one of the listed documents must be provided.

OCCUPANCY: All persons 18 or older must: A) complete an application, and B) sign the lease- unless approved as a permitted adult occupant. Emancipated minors must show written legal proof of status.

All persons residing in the apartment must be listed on the Rental Application. There are a maximum number of occupants for adult status in each floor plan that cannot be exceeded at any time during your residency. Occupancy per apartment will be limited to one (1) occupant.

OCCUPANCY LIMITS:

UNIT TYPE - One Bedroom

ADULT STATUS - 1

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY/INCOME: Applicant must have a minimum of (12) months of current verifiable employment. Prior employment verification required if on the current job less than (12) months, no more than 30 days in between jobs. If the applicant is starting a new job, the future position and salary must be verified in writing and effective on or before the proposed move-in date & (verifiable of (12) months of current employment is still required). Students may qualify with proof of sufficient financial support.

Applicants must have a current work history of at least six (6) months or a current job and one (1) year of previous employment, otherwise a guarantor is necessary.

Applicants must provide their most recent (3) pay stubs and allow them to be photocopied.

Total monthly gross income of all applicants must be at least 2.5 times the monthly market rent.

RENTAL HISTORY: We will review the prior (12) months of verifiable rental history is required (apartments, townhomes, condos, mortgage, no notarized letters from relatives, friends or family will be accepted).

No negative rental history will be accepted. Negative rental history is determined by: Failure to pay rent timely, eviction, unpaid rent balance or damages, repeated disturbances, prior management reports drug dealing/use/manufacturing, violence to persons or property, gambling, prostitution, or reports that applicant is not eligible for re-occupancy. First-time renters or no rental history within the last year will be accepted with an additional deposit of one month’s rent.

GUARANTOR: If the applicants are first-time renters or do not have sufficient income they may qualify by having a lease contract guarantor. The guarantor must have a gross monthly income of at least (5) times the monthly market rent and must meet all other qualifying criteria. The guarantor must complete and sign a lease contract guaranty. The lease may be guaranteed only by a relative or employer. Guarantors may be held responsible for the entire rent and other costs, such as damages, as long as you live at this property, even if you have roommates.

CREDIT HISTORY: Credit history for each applicant is screened through a third-party service. The recommendation is determined by analyzing credit over the prior (2) years for timely payment history, age of open accounts, types of open accounts, amount of credit inquiries, as well as the percentage of open credit available. Depending on the results of this analysis, an applicant may be required to pay an additional deposit or the application may be denied.

Factors that can result in an automatic denial include:

False Social Security Number
Eviction Judgment
Unpaid Housing Debt
Fraud Alert
Open Bankruptcy

Applicant must have a check verification code of “accepted” as provided by “Transunion” in order to enjoy the privilege of paying rent and other charges with a personal check. If the applicant fails to meet this requirement, but is otherwise approved for residency, they will be required to pay by cashier’s check or by electronic means available at this property.

In accordance with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA), all applicants must provide a government-issued ID during the application process. Identification provided must match the information provided in the rental application. If an applicant has a “fraud alert” noted on their credit report the application will be denied until identity can be confirmed by our screening contractor using the contact method provided on the credit report.

* Voucher Program Applicants: Do not need to meet this requirement except for: No Property Debt, No Evictions.

CRIMINAL HISTORY: A criminal background report for each applicant is screened through a third-party service. Criminal history which indicates that an applicant’s tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy could result in substantial physical damage to the property of owner or others will result in rejection of the application.

Recommend Denial for felony or misdemeanor offenses, regardless of the date of conviction or other adjudication of the offense for: murder, assault, sexual offenses (including sex offenders subject to a lifetime registration requirement) or other crimes against persons.
Recommend Denial for felony offenses, involving theft of property, damage to property, illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance and weapons if occurred prior to (10) years from the completion of the sentence.
Recommended Approval for misdemeanor offenses involving theft of property, damage to property, illegal drug violation, and weapons if occurred prior to (7) years from the completion of the sentence.

Applicants who are denied may submit, within fourteen (14) days of the denial, verifiable evidence of mitigating factors for additional assessment including (by way of example, with no single factor being determinative): the facts or circumstances surrounding the criminal conduct; the age of the individual at the time of the conduct; evidence that the individual has maintained a good tenant history before and/or after the conviction or conduct; evidence of rehabilitation efforts and/or any other factors related to whether a specific person poses any threat to safety.

NON-SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited in the home and within 15 feet of the property.

SATELLITE DISH: You must obtain approval from management prior to purchasing or arranging for the installation of a satellite dish. If applicable, we will allow the installation of one satellite dish per apartment in accordance with FCC and local access laws. Not all of our apartments are suitable for satellite reception and we cannot guarantee that satisfactory reception will be received. There are limitations on how and where a satellite dish can be installed. If you intend to have a Satellite Dish during your residency with us, you must provide proof of at least ($100,000) liability renters insurance that includes a rider for satellite dishes. Proof of renewal must be provided annually. You must also have a signed Satellite Dish Addendum in your file, and have paid in full an additional security deposit of ($100) as required by this addendum.

RENTERS INSURANCE: Renter’s Insurance is required at every residence. On or prior to move-in and each renewal term, the applicant must provide proof of minimum required renter’s insurance dwelling protection ($100,000), including policy number and effective date. You must list Bluebonnet Realty Group, LLC as an interested 3rd party.

INTERNATIONAL RENTAL CRITERIA: Non-U.S. Citizens are welcome to apply. A Supplemental Rental Application for Non-U.S. Citizens must be completed and one of the following must be provided for identity verification purposes only: 1) Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, 2) Form I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status, 3) Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record, 4) Other official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services document, or 5) If you are waiting for replacement of one of the aforementioned forms, an official receipt from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of your entitlement to a required form. If the form of documentation required does not include a photograph, additional identification is required in the form of a passport or other official identification from your country.

MOVE-IN DELAY POLICY: If management accepts the application, but is unable to allow occupancy of the premises on the date agreed because of delay caused by construction or other unforeseen circumstances, then we agree that our sole remedy shall be to return and refund the application deposit, application fee, and administrative fees (if applicable).

ANIMALS: Pets are welcomed in this community. Management has the right to meet and approve the pet prior to executing an Animal Addendum. Pet fees do not apply to households with a service/assistance animal. Verification may be required for deposit/fee waiver and we may require a Verification of Disability form be completed by your care provider and returned to us by mail or emailed directly from your medical care provider’s office.

PET POLICY: The maximum number of pets allowed will be determined by type and temperament. Unlimited weight limit.

Nonrefundable Pet Fee:$400.00 per pet

Pet Rent:$10.00 per pet, per month

Properties may also implement weight limits or other restrictions. Be sure to inquire prior to assuming your pet is allowed just because they are not on this list.
Management has the right to meet all animals prior to assuming approval.
This list is not all-inclusive of all breeds and Management has final approval.
Prohibited pets include the following:

Dog Breed Restrictions - Any hybrid or mixed breed of one of the following require a "Meet-and-Greet" in order to be approved for the home.

Akita
American Bull Dog
Boxer
Chow Chow
German Shepherd
Doberman
Husky
Malamute
Pit Bull
Presa Canario
Rottweiler
St. Bernard
Terrier Staffordshire

Other Prohibited Animals/Reptiles:

Ferrets
Other farm or exotic animals
Pot Belly Pig
Raccoons
Skunks
Squirrels

Fish Tanks may not be larger than 35 gallons. Renters Insurance may be required.

Last Revision: 10.27.2024