Future Resident Checklist

The following items will give you a better understanding of the steps necessary to rent a home through Connection Property Management.

Application Process: We will attempt to have an answer to your application as quickly as possible.

You can help make this process smoother by having all the necessary paperwork to submit with your application.

Two most recent pay stubs or most recent tax returns are very important in our decision making process and if we don’t have them, they can slow down your approval.

Please make sure to read the items on this page for further information.

Viewing the Property:  To schedule an appointment, please call our office to set up a time. Some home owners require that we receive a filled out application before we can show their homes. They may also require a 24 hour notice. We will do our best to accommodate schedules for all involved.

Income: All income must be provable. Please remember to include any ancillary sources of income, including, but not limited to; child support, alimony, disability income, assistance income, workers compensation, investment income, etc. Please be sure to include proof of income with your application (example: 2 most recent pay stubs).

Application Fee:  There is a one time non-refundable application fee of $40 per applicant. This is payable by check, money order, debit card, or major credit card.

Credit: Bad credit alone may not cause your application to be denied. Credit is only one of the factors we use to determine someone’s acceptance. If you are uncertain of your credit, the credit bureaus must give you a free copy of them once a year.

Pets:  Each property owner has a different feeling when it comes to pets.  We do our best to make sure to mention any restrictions for a particular house on its personal website. Feel free to ask us if you are not sure. Connection Property Management does, however, require any dog owners to carry renter’s insurance that covers their specific pet. If your insurance carrier will not insure you because of your dog’s history or breed, then we will not waive or amend this policy.

Prior Rental History:  If applicable, we may be contacting your current landlord and any prior landlords we can establish. We will also be checking any court records as they pertain to landlord/tenant issues. This is the most important part of your application, so please provide as much information as possible.

Number of Residents:  As a normal guideline, most townships use a “two occupant per bedroom” guideline. Some of our property owner’s have their own occupancy restrictions, and as long as they conform to fair housing guidelines, those restrictions overrule our general guideline. Please note: Some units, such as homes located in retirement communities, may have age restrictions and/or other limits in regards to occupancy.

Application Timeframe:  The application process may take between 1-4 business days to complete. To avoid unnecessary delays, please make sure to fill out all paperwork as accurately and completely as possible.

Acceptance: Before we take a property off the market, the following conditions must be met:

1. Applicant has completed and signed an application with accurate information and has paid the $40 application fee.
   
   
2. Applicant has furnished proof of income and a copy of their state identification.
   
   
3. Applicant has paid a holding deposit, equal to at least one month’s rent, sometimes more may be required. It is solely up to the discretion of Connection Property Management.
   

If you have any questions please call the listing agent for the property.