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Action Now Property Mgmt. Co.
365 Ericksen Ave. Ste. 313,
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-5851    (888) 842-5851
CRITERIA FOR TENANCY
Applications are processed by a professional tenant screening company. Any false or misleading information provided by the applicant on the written application or omission of a material fact may result in a denial.
Holding Fee- Once you have been notified that your application has been approved, you have twenty-four (24) hours to deliver a holding fee (usually the amount of the basic security deposit) to our office. Until we receive the holding fee, we will continue to market the property to prospective tenants.
* A CASHIER'S CHECK MADE OUT TO ANPM CO. IS REQUIRED FOR THE HOLDING FEE AND ALL MOVE IN FUNDS. *
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.Positive picture ID is required for each applicant.
2.Each applicant must qualify individually if 18 and over. One applicant per application.
3.Application must be completely filled out, signed and dated.
4.Application fees must be paid prior to processing the application.
5.Applicant acknowledges and accepts Action Now Property Management Co. represents the owners of the property for which the applicant is applying.
RENTAL REQUIREMENTS
1.Two years of verifiable residence history from a third party landlord required.
2.Rental history demonstrating residency, but not by a third party, will require an additional security deposit equal to one half month's rent, or a co-signer residing in WA State.
3.Home ownership will be verified through tax assessor's office or credit report.
(The following items may be considered terminal and sufficient to decline the applicant(s) and any household member.)
1.Rental history showing property damage of $50.00 but less than $750.00 may require an additional one months' rent only if the amount has been paid in full.
2.Any instance of a damage deposit which was not returned due to damage to the rental property (beyond normal cleaning).
3.Any instance of proper Notice of Intent to Vacate not being given.
4.Any instance of unauthorized pets or people occupying a unit rented to the applicant.
5.Rental history with disturbance complaints.
6.If the previous landlord/owner would not re-rent.
7.Rental history reflecting any unpaid past rent due.
8.Any unlawful detainer action or eviction over three (3) years old, which has been paid, can be approved with added security or pre-paid last month's rent.
9.Reasonable likelihood the applicant or those acting under his or her control will cause intentional damage or destruction to the property or surrounding premises.
10.Reasonable likelihood to believe that a household member's abuse or pattern of abuse of alcohol may interfere with the health, safety or right to peaceful enjoyment of the resident community.
11.Reasonable likelihood to believe that a household member's illegal use or pattern of illegal use of a drug may interfere with the health, safety or right to peaceful enjoyment of the resident community.
12.Reasonable likelihood to believe that the applicant or those under his/her control may interfere with the health, safety or right to peaceful enjoyment of the resident community.
INCOME REQUIREMENTS
1.Monthly income must equal three (3) times the monthly rent.
2.If the monthly income does not equal approximately (3) times the monthly rent, an additional one month's rent or qualified roommate may be required.
3.If a co-signer is required, their monthly income should equal five (5) times the stated monthly rent. Co-signer must reside in WA State.
4.A current paycheck stub will be required if we are unable to verify income over the phone.
5.Some form of verifiable income will be required for unemployed applications.
6.Self-employed applicants will require proof of income from 2 years tax returns.
7.Reasonable likelihood that the applicant will be unwilling or unable to pay rent may result in denial.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
1.Verifiable employment is required.
2.If unemployed and unable to verify income necessary to pay rent, applicant will be denied.
3.Self-employed individuals must be verified through state or tax returns or bank statements.
4.Pre-payment of last month's rent is needed for temporary and seasonal employees.
5.If applicant is accepted, an additional one month's rent will be required when employment does not meet stated criteria.
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
1.Good credit is required.
2.Outstanding bad debts being reported on credit report of more than $100.00 but less than $1000.00 will require an additional one-month's rent.
3.Outstanding bad debts reported on credit report in the past seven (7) years of more than $1000.00 will result in denial.
4.Excessive collections (6 or more) will result in denial.
6.Any applicant with a bankruptcy not showing as discharged may be denied until shown otherwise.
7.After a bankruptcy has been discharged, an applicant must show six (6) months of positive established credit.
AUTOMATIC DENIALS
(Criminal Background)
1.Any felony offense by any member of the household, which has taken place within the last ten (10) years.
2.If the criminal offense took place more than ten (10) years ago, or if the person has been out of jail/prison more than five (5) years and has perfect credit and rental history, they may be approved. However, approval will only be given if it were a one time offense and was not of a physical or violent nature. Multiple offenders will be denied regardless of what the credit and rental history shows.
3.Any conviction of or reasonable cause to believe that any illegal drug is currently being used and/or in the past used, possessed or sold by any member of the household.
4.Any conviction for criminal activity by any member of the household.
5.Any household member that is a registered or unregistered sex offender.
6.Two (2) or more charges for Domestic Violence (defendant in criminal cases) or charges that are Domestic Violence related, AND/OR two (2) or more petitions filed against applicant or any household member for Orders of Protection (respondent in civil cases).
7.If there is a criminal conviction and the applicant or any household member has been out of jail/prison less than five (5) years.
8.If the criminal offense was of a physical or violent nature against either a person or property.
(Rental History)
1.Any current 3-day notice.
2.Four (4) or more 3-day notices within a 12 month period.
3.Rental history reflecting property damage of more than $750.
4.Two (2) or more NSF checks within a 12 month period.
5.Outstanding debt to property management or landlord.
** Please make cashier's check for credit check payable to ANPM Co.**
Email:info@actionnowpm.com or Call (206) 842-5851 or (888) 842-5851

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