Uniform Property Management Rental Criteria

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Uniform Property Management does business in accordance with the Federal, State and Local Fair Housing laws. Protected categories under Federal and/or State Fair Housing Laws are race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability, families with children, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, ancestry, public assistance, housing subsidies or rental assistance and genetic information. We select the best qualified tenant based on the highest scoring application. We do not accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports.

Each application requires that we verify credit history, leasing history, income, and criminal reports. Factors such as your move in date, pets and your behavior and cooperation with our staff may also be considered in the application decision.

IN ORDER TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION, WE NEED YOU TO PROVIDE US THE FOLLOWING 4 ITEMS:

1. Completed application- We must have a separate completed application for anyone 18+ years old that will be living at the property. Please make sure to complete all fields as we only process fully completed applications.
2. A copy of a state issued photo ID. e.g. driver’s license, passport, military ID

3. Proof of income for all applicants- Applicants must provide verification of legal income sufficient to meet the rent to income ratio. Examples of verification include, but are not limited to, last two paycheck stubs, payroll report from employer for at least the two most recent pay periods, current proof of government income (such as Social Security, disability, welfare, etc.), proof of retirement income, liquid assets (e.g. savings/bank account, stocks), or any other legal verifiable income. Verification of more than two pay periods may be required if the income is not consistent. If the applicant is hired but has not received a pay stub yet, a written letter of hire from employer detailing wage/salary, position and start date is required.

   Self-employed applicants must provide a copy of the previous year’s tax return in in Q1 or Q2 of the year. In Q3 and Q4, applicant must also provide documentation of the current year’s financial performance in addition to last year’s tax return. Gross income is calculated as total income before taxes less child/spousal support, debt service, payroll garnishments for loans, taxes, child/spousal support, etc. Tax free income is divided by .85 to account for the difference in taxed and non-taxed income such as social security, disability, or state support.

APPLICATION POLICIES

• A complete application package includes all four items listed above. Only fully completed application packages will be processed. An incomplete application package will not be considered. Please attach all documents to your online application.
• Our application process generally takes three business days from the day you provide us a complete application and all required documents. If there are multiple applicants, it can sometimes take longer, but our goal is to get you a decision within three business days. We make no guarantee as to the time it will take to process your application. The time required varies based on the responsiveness of your landlords and employers and other business demands.
• We must verify your rental references, so please make sure to provide working phone numbers for your current and previous landlords. When possible, it is a good idea to let them know we will be calling in advance. If you cannot provide contact information for your former landlords, we cannot consider that history and your application score may be affected.
• Be honest and truthful in your application and answer all questions. Any falsification of facts or withholding of information requested on the application is cause for denial. If the falsification of facts is revealed after a lease has been signed, this is a reasonable cause for eviction.
• If you have not seen the property, your application may be subordinated to other applicants who have seen the property. We strongly encourage you to view the property prior to applying.
• Please note, if your application is approved, Uniform Property Management needs a minimum of 5 business days to prepare the property prior to your move in.
• Pets- Please confirm if pets will be considered during the prescreening process and prior to viewing the apartment. Your application may be subordinated to other applications if other applicants do not have pets. Emotional Support Animals (ESA) will be allowed under Federal and State Law guidelines. You will be required to submit ESA documentation or letter issued by a licensed mental health professional.

IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATIONS

Applicant will be rejected if Applicant has...

1. falsified critical information.
2. been evicted in the last two years.
3. omitted critical information (e.g., resident history, job status, or ID).
4. no income or income that cannot be verified.
5. an income to future rent ratio of less than three.
6. an inability to pay first, last, and security, if applicable.
7. an inability to move in on the landlord's target rent date.
8. a conviction for illegal drugs, violent crime, or MA Class 2 or Class 3 sex offense in the most recent five years.
9. a waterbed or aquarium (if forbidden).
10. a need to park more vehicles than can be legally parked within walking distance.
11. a need to house more than the legal occupancy.
12. refused to sign necessary paperwork.
13. demonstrated a wanton disregard for cleanliness of car or other privately managed space.
14. a current smoking habit (if smoking is forbidden).
15. a dog or unusual pet without reasonable accommodation paperwork; OR
16. an unwillingness to accept the agreement terms (e.g., lease, tenancy at will).