Diego Rios West USA Realty

Rental Criteria

1. Occupancy Guidelines

  • The occupancy standard per home is two (2) persons per bedroom, plus one (1) person per home – subject to local laws and requirements.

2. Identification

  • Applicants must present valid photo identification issued by any state or federal authority of the United States, including, but not limited to a: (i) state-issued driver’s license, (ii) state-issued identification card, (iii) U. S passport or passport card, (iv) U.S. CIS Form I551 permanent resident card, (v) U.S. military ID card, or (vi) student, employment, or travel visa issued by the United States with an expiration date longer than the proposed lease termination date.

3. Rental History

  • Prior rental history will be verified. Applicants will be automatically denied for the following reasons:

    • Eviction within the last five years.

    • Outstanding debt/civil judgment. (Proof of any satisfied judgment must be on company letterhead and signed.)

4. Credit History

  • A credit history will be completed on all applicants to verify credit worthiness.

  • Verified credit history will be used to determine rental eligibility.

  • Late payments, collections, foreclosures, absence of credit, charge-offs, and current delinquency will be negatively scored.

  • Medical debt and student loans will not be negatively scored.

  • Open bankruptcies, debt to a previous landlord, eviction actions, or judgments will result in an automatic denial of the application.

5. Income

  • The combined household income of all applicants must be a minimum of three (3) times the monthly rent.

  • To verify income, we require one of the following forms of acceptable income documentation. Additional supporting documentation may be requested. We cannot accept copies of documentation that are illegible or screenshots of a website.

    • Employed hourly or salaried: Pay stubs from employer that are current and consecutive for the prior thirty (30) days

    • Employed commission: Three (3) pay stubs that are current and consecutive.

    • Employed starting a new job: Offer letter on official company letterhead with an hourly rate or annual salary signed by the appropriate Human Resources or Company officer, with his/her contact information. The letter must include a start date that shall not exceed thirty (30) days from the lease start date.

    • Employed transfer: If you are staying with your current employer, but transferring to a new location, or continuing to work remotely, we will need a signed transfer/employment letter from your employer. The letter must include hourly rate/salary and start date and be on official company letterhead signed by the appropriate Human Resources or Company officer, with his/her contact information.

    • Retired: Current statement from issuing agency and bank statements for the past three (3) consecutive months. As an alternative, applicant(s) may also provide the previous year’s income tax return and the previous three (3) months’ bank statements, or twelve (12) months of financial statements.

    • Social Security, Child Support, Disability, GI Benefits, etc: Award letter or statement from issuing agency. A court order may also be accepted if the monetary amount to be paid and terms are listed and approved by a judge.

    • Other: Personal bank statements for the past six (6) consecutive months for bonuses, tips, or any unsourced deposits. Please note that unsourced income on bank statements (i.e., transfers or cash deposits) cannot be combined with additional income documentation. Bank account statements with joint account holders will not be accepted unless both account holders are listed on the lease application. In lieu of monthly income, bank account statements (including savings accounts) may be provided. A minimum average ending balance of three (3) times the total rent due for the entire term of the lease must be provided in order for the applicant to qualify under this method. For example, if the monthly rent is $2000 with a 12-month lease term, the average ending balance of the bank account must be a minimum of $72,000

6. Criminal History

  • A criminal background check will be completed for each applicant. The lease application will be denied for criminal activity of any applicant that has resulted in a conviction within the time period prior to the lease application date as follows:

    • Crimes against children, Sex-related offenses, Homicide, Kidnapping, Drug sale, manufacture, distribution: Declined regardless of time

    • Other crimes against persons, property, or animals: Felony - 10 years, Misdemeanor - 3 years

    • Financial crimes (e.g., bad check, identity theft, fraud): Felony - 10 years, Misdemeanor - 3 years

    • Other drug, prostitution, and/or weapons-related offenses: Felony - 10 years, Misdemeanor - 3 years

    • Traffic, alcohol-related, all other offenses: Felony - 10 years, Misdemeanor - 3 years

    • Deferred adjudication or adjudication withheld Pending cases and/or arrest warrants: 5 years after completion of probation/parole

    • Incarceration (due to conviction) release date: Felony - 5 years, Misdemeanor - 3 years

  • All criminal records are evaluated from the date of disposition, regardless of the applicant’s or occupant’s age at the time such offense was committed.

  • These criteria do not constitute a guarantee or representation that residents or occupants currently residing in one of our homes have not been convicted of, or subject to, deferred adjudication for a felony, certain misdemeanors, or sex offenses requiring registration under applicable law. Residents or occupants may have resided in one of our homes prior to implementation of this policy, and our ability to verify this information is limited to the information made available to us by the applicant(s) and credit reporting services. Residents or occupants who are convicted of any of the foregoing after submitting the lease application may be subject to forfeiture of lease application fees or eviction, if conviction occurs after move-in.

7. Pets

  • No more than three (3) animals are allowed per home.

  • Acceptable pets include: dogs, cats, small caged animals, caged birds, and fish. Fish tanks are limited to 20 gallons.

  • Aggressive dog breeds including German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Rottweilers, and any mix containing one of these breeds are prohibited.

  • Livestock, farm animals (including potbellied pigs), and poisonous, dangerous, or exotic animals (such as snakes or spiders) are prohibited.

  • A non-refundable pet fee in the amount of $300.00 per pet will be charged prior to move-in. Pet rent of $35 per pet per month will also be charged.

  • Please note all pet restrictions are subject to HOA Rules and Restrictions in addition to city and state ordinances. Verified service animals are allowed and may not be subject to breed restrictions, pet fees, or pet rent.

  • A physician’s note prescribing the service pet will be required at the time of application.

8. security deposit

  • Your security deposit will vary based on the monthly rent of the home you choose and other factors, including, but not limited to, credit history and the quality of the supporting documentation.

9. Guarantors

  • A guarantor will be accepted for applicants who do not meet the income or credit requirements noted above.

  • Only one (1) guarantor per home is allowed.

  • A guarantor is subject to the same guidelines as applicants, plus income must be four (4) times the monthly rent.

  • A guarantor must meet this income requirement and his/her income cannot be combined with any other resident’s income.

  • The guarantor must complete a separate lease application and pay a lease application fee.

  • The guarantor will be required to sign the lease agreement and/or an addendum thereto.

10. Multiple Applicants

  • Each person over the age of eighteen (18) is required to submit a separate lease application and application fee.

  • When there is more than one applicant and/or guarantor(s) in the “application group” for a home, each applicant’s credit history will be averaged to determine eligibility.

  • An applicant who is denied due to criminal history, rental history, and/or civil court record will cause the entire applicant group to be denied.

11. OFAC

  • An OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) search report will be completed for each application. Any applicant that appears on an OFAC list is subject to automatic denial.

12. Homeowner Associations

  • Many of our homes are located within homeowner associations (“HOA”). This means that our homes often come with many amenities (community pools, parks, playgrounds). It also means that the home is subject to Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of the HOA which you must comply with during the term of your lease or you will be subject to fines and penalties.

13. Personal Liability Renter’s Insurance Requirement

  • A minimum of $100,000 per occurrence liability insurance coverage is required during the entire lease term.

  • Coverage shall start no later than the lease start date, and proof of coverage will be required prior to your move-in orientation.

  • Landlord shall be listed as an “additional insured” or “interested party” (or its equivalent, as acceptable to Landlord in its sole discretion) on the renter’s liability insurance policy.

  • If you own or care for a pet, a minimum of $50,000 of dog bite liability insurance coverage is also required.

  • Applicant is also encouraged to obtain and maintain a renter’s insurance policy covering loss or damage of resident’s and any resident’s guest’s personal property in the event of loss or damage.

14. Smoking

  • We do not allow smoking including, but not limited to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, marijuana, pipes, cigars, illegal drugs and any other items that produce vapor or smoke, inside our homes or within twenty (20) feet of any doors, windows, vents or other openings of the home.

14. Vehicles

  • All vehicles must be operational and have current registration and licensing in accordance with state and city laws.

  • HOA and city parking ordinances must be followed.

  • No more than three (3) vehicles will be permitted.

  • Please note some HOA and city ordinances limit or restrict on-street parking.

  • No boats, trailers, or recreational vehicles are allowed at any time.

Application Instructions

All individuals eighteen (18) years of age or older residing in the home are required to complete an application, undergo the screening process, provide the necessary supporting documentation and submit an application fee

Equal Opportunity Housing

West USA Realty does not and will not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or sexual orientation