rental requirements
If you are thinking about renting from us, please take note of the following:
1. We require a minimum of 2 adults on the lease. If you are a single adult, we will
accept a responsible co-signer as the 2nd adult. Both adults must have an
approved application (see details below).
2. You must have income that we can verify (pay stubs, bank statements, tax return,
etc). Income requirements vary based on rental rate of each property, but our
minimum is usually 3x the rent.
3. We require proof of timely payment of your last 12 months’ rent at your current
location.
We CAN accept:
- Online rent payment portal screenshots
- Bank statements showing the rent amount withdrawn each month
- Professional receipts from verifiable management companies
We CANNOT accept:
- Handwritten receipts
- Receipts from family members
- Receipts for payments made by someone other than yourself
4. We do not currently accept Section 8.
5. All rents are due on the 1st of the month. A 5% late fee applies after the 5th of the
month. You are welcome to pay late every month, as long as rent is received on or
before the 10th . We file eviction on the 11th . It is our policy to file eviction ONCE during a
12-month period and allow the tenant to catch up without having to move. If you are not
caught up before your court date, or if we must file a 2nd time in a 12-month period, we
pursue your move-out.
6. Destructive, aggressive, harassing, obscene, unsanitary, drug-related, gang-related,
or other criminal behavior will not be tolerated.
7. If we find that you have been dishonest or have omitted any pertinent information in
your application, your application will be denied. We reserve the right to rescind the
approval of an application before you move in if we determine at any point that your
application contained false information. If in doubt, include all information about pets,
eviction history, criminal record, and income sources/amounts in your application. Your
tenancy may be terminated if you have misrepresented your situation on your
application.
8. Our homes are NON-SMOKING. If we discover evidence of smoking, this is a lease
violation and you will be evicted.
9. We do not allow tenants to make "permanent" alterations to our properties. This
includes painting, the application of wallpaper, borders, or stickers, or the changing of
any major systems of the home. We do require tenants to conduct minor upkeep like
maintaining the yard, picking up trash on the property, and changing light bulbs.
Before you receive the key to move in, we must have the following from you:
a) Approved application from ALL ADULT RESIDENTS
b) Move-in balance paid in full (security deposit, rent, and any additional fees or
deposits that may apply)
c) Proof of renter's insurance prepaid for 1 year (no month-to-month). This costs
an average of $150. Our preferred provider is Superior Insurance. Email
adam@superiorgarner.com to purchase your policy.
d) Receipt showing that all necessary utilities have been turned on in your name
10. We visit each home quarterly to change HVAC filters, inspect for maintenance
issues (HVAC function, roof leaks, plumbing leaks, etc.) and check for lease violations
(unauthorized adults, unauthorized animals, property damage, indoor smoking,
unsanitary/unclean conditions, etc.) We need to enter every room in the home. Total
time inside takes about 10 minutes. We DO NOT handle any of your personal items or
open drawers. We typically send notification the day before a visit. You are welcome
(but not required) to be present.