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APPLICATION POLICY AND PROCESS

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Thank you for applying to rent with MacDoc Property Management! MacDoc is happy to have your interest and will do our best to complete your application as quickly as possible. Before you start the application forms please read ALL the following information so that you fully understand our Application Policy as well as our Tenant Screening & Evaluation Criteria. Our policies and screening process may change with legal requirements and as business needs dictate. MacDoc Property Management, LLC is committed to equal housing and we fully comply with the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We echo the REALTOR® Code of Ethics in its dedication to protecting against discrimination of any kind. We also comply with all state and local Fair Housing Laws.

RENTAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. APPLICATION:

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:

Please have the following items ready with your application.

PLEASE EMAIL DOCUMENTS TO Kim@mdpmrentals.com

3. TENANT SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

WE DO NOT PRE-SCREEN APPLICANTS. Our agents or office staff cannot discuss your specific situations and they cannot advise you if you application will be approved or denied. All applicants are required to pre-screen themselves with the criteria listed below and will need to meet the requirements listed

IDENTIFICATION

Each applicant is required to provide a copy of a valid government issued photo ID. Non-US citizens will need valid passport government issued ID along with a visa that is valid for the length of your proposed lease agreement.

INCOME VERIFICATION

Applicants should have income that equals at least 3 times the monthly rent. Acceptable sources for providing verification are: Pay stubs, Social Security, Disability and Housing Vouchers. Self employed applicants must provide the most recent tax return and prior year tax return in addition to up to 6 months of bank statements. Screenshots are not accepted.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION and HISTORY

We require verifiable permanent employment history for at least the past 12 months. If military, we need a copy of your LES. If active duty, please provide your assignment orders.

RENTAL VERIFICATION and HISTORY

We require positive, verifiable residence history for at least 2 years whether you own or rent. Applicants are required to provide proper contact information and lease dates for all residences for the past 2 years or more. Less than 2 years of verifiable Rental history, if approved, may require a higher security deposit. Rental history must be verified by unbiased sources and cannot be from family or friends. Ownership will be verified on your current credit report.

Any previous eviction or open balances with another Landlord, may be grounds for automatic denial. Bankruptcies may result in a higher Security Deposit if all other qualifications are met.

CREDIT HISTORY

A hard credit check will be obtained on each applicant by MacDoc Property Management, LLC. Credit history should show the resident has a history of paying bills, with low write-offs and collections. Some of our properties do require a credit score over 600.

Listing descriptions that state “all credit considered” can be interpreted as no minimum credit score required but your report will still be reviewed.

Any previous collections open from another Landlord may be grounds for automatic denial.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

MacDoc Property Management will perform a background check on all applicants, which includes a nationwide criminal search, sex offense and terrorist database check. Criminal backgrounds with convicted violent and/or drug felonies may result in your application being declined.

ANIMAL/PET POLICY

The majority of our properties are pet friendly. However, some properties do have breed, size and quantity restrictions. Approval of the pets are at the sole discretion and approval of the Property Owner. If a pet is approved, there will be an additional non-refundable pet fee of $450 per pet. All pets must be listed on your renters insurance which is a requirement of MacDoc Property Management. A photo of your pet, pictured with you, is required with the application. Any misrepresentation of pets will be grounds for a $1000 fine and possible eviction.

4. OTHER ITEMS TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING

By completing our application, you are indicating that you, as the applicant, have had the opportunity to review the above rental application policies, and understand that providing inaccurate, misleading or false information can result in denial of application.

By completing our application, you agree and understand that all application fees are non-refundable

***If misrepresentations are found after the lease has been signed, the lease agreement will be terminated.***