RENTAL QUALIFICATIONS
 

Before submitting an application please take a moment to carefully review the following qualifications.

If you have specific questions or concerns about our company's qualifications or policies please call our office at (704) 333-0723 and one of our agents will be happy to assist you.

We require all prospective applicants to physically view the rental property before applying to rent.  This can be done by either checking out a key in our office or having a showing completed by another Realtor through MLS System.  Most of our properties can be self viewed by bringing a current photo identification/driver's license to our office and checking out a key with a $40.00 cash REFUNDABLE key deposit.  The deposit is returned when the key is returned.

If you experience a maintenance emergency while viewing one of our properties please call the office. If the office is closed, please follow the instructions on the voicemail to contact emergency maintenance.

 Please keep in mind that we only accept one application at a time, first come, first serve. Please review the application instructions for step-by-step directions on how to view and apply for our available properties. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us at (704)333-0723. 

Unfortunately, at this time we do not accept Section 8 Housing vouchers.

Application Fees – (non-refundable)

·       $55.00 per person- Cash/Money Order ONLY. We no longer accept personal checks for application fees. 

Security Deposits

·       Security deposits are equal to the rent and must be paid in full when application is submitted.  Cash or money order is the preferred method of payment. An additional deposit may be required based on credit information or rental history and must be paid in full at the time of move in along with prorated rent. If the application is not approved, security deposits are refunded.

INCOME

• Gross monthly income must be equal to 3 or 4 times the rent (depending on all other debts). 
• In a roommate situation, each person must qualify separately. 
• Married couples' incomes can be combined.  If married applicants do not share the same last name, a marriage certificate is required 
• We cannot combine the incomes of roommates and other non-married relations. 
• If self-employed, the applicant must show the past 2 years tax returns and a current Profit & Loss statement (P&L). 

RENTAL HISTORY

• Applicant must have satisfactory rental history and have not left a previous landlord with an outstanding balance for nonpayment of rent or damages. All balances with previous landlords must be paid in full before an application can be approved.

CO-SIGNERS

• We do not accept co-signers.

CREDIT HISTORY 

• A credit check is done through the credit bureau. An applicant must have satisfactory credit with no outstanding judgments for nonpayment of rent. Tenant must show they are capable of having the utilities turned on if there is a balance due to local utility departments.

EMPLOYMENT

• Proof of employment (last two pay stubs, 10-99, W-2's etc.) are required at the time an application is submitted. Applicant must have been employed for at least the last 6 consecutive months. 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

• We will conduct a thorough nationwide criminal background check.

RENTAL PAYMENTS

• Rent must be paid in full each month. 
• No partial payments or cash for rent is accepted. 
• We only accept money orders, cashier checks, personal checks, or other certified funds for rental payments. 
• All checks returned for insufficient funds must pay an additional return check fee and all future rent payments must be in certified funds. 

PETS

• $300.00 non-refundable pet fee for up to 2 pets. 
• There is a strictly enforced 40 lb. weight limit on all pets. 
• Dogs are not allowed in any multi-family properties (duplexes/apartments). 
• Some properties do not allow any pets or have special restrictions; these will be indicated in the property's listing information. 
• Pet fees are due at the time of move in.
• Photos of your pet are required at the time of application. Image must include the full body. We may also require additional proof of weight in the form of pet records.  

DISCLOSURE

• Berryhill Realty Co. discloses to all prospective tenants that we are acting as agent for and representing the landlord's interest. All application fees are non-refundable. In the event an application is rejected, the security deposit is refunded to the applicant.