🏡 Rental Qualifications

(All Residential Properties – Ohio)
Effective January 1, 2026
Subject to periodic updates

We are committed to providing safe, well-maintained housing and to treating all applicants fairly and consistently in accordance with federal and Ohio fair housing laws.

All applicants are evaluated using objective screening criteria outlined below.

📄 Application Requirements

All adult occupants (18+) must:

Complete a rental application
Provide valid government-issued identification
Authorize credit, background, and rental history screening
Provide income verification
Pay any required application fee

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

👥 Occupancy Standards

Occupancy limits are based on bedroom count and overall living space.

Maximum of two (2) persons per bedroom
Studio and efficiency units may have additional square footage limits

Assistance animals do not count toward occupancy limits.

💰 Income Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate a gross monthly income of at least three (3) times the monthly rent.

Income may be verified through pay stubs, employment letters, or bank statements.

For multiple applicants, combined income may be considered.

💼 Employment & Stability

Applicants should demonstrate stable employment or a consistent income history.

🏠 Rental History

We review prior rental history, including:

Payment record
Lease compliance
Property condition upon move-out
Landlord references

Prior evictions or lease issues are evaluated individually.

📊 Credit Review

Credit history is reviewed as part of our evaluation. While perfect credit is not required, patterns of unpaid housing obligations may affect approval.

⚖ Criminal Background

Criminal history is reviewed in accordance with fair housing guidance. Each application is evaluated individually.

🐾 Assistance Animals

We comply with the Fair Housing Act regarding reasonable accommodations.

If an assistance animal is requested, documentation from a licensed healthcare provider may be required. No pet fees or deposits are charged for approved assistance animals.

✅ Approval Process

Applications are evaluated based on objective qualifications.

If multiple completed applications are received before a decision is made:

The strongest qualified applicant will be approved.
If qualifications are substantially similar, the order of completed applications will determine approval.

📌 Holding Policy

A unit is not reserved until:

The lease agreement is signed
The required deposit is paid

Verbal approvals do not constitute a reservation.

If you are interested in applying, please contact us to check current availability and obtain application instructions.