Trinity Management Company

Statement of Rental Policy

Community: San Angelin Apartment Homes

 

FAIR HOUSING: We are committed to compliance with fair housing laws and do not engage in unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We reserve the right to have differences in policies across our various properties and to treat individuals differently based on lawful criteria. Lawful reasons we may treat people differently include, but are not limited to: rental history, credit record, criminal history, income, illegal drug use, etc. Upon request, we will make reasonable accommodations to rules, policies, practices, or services, and allow reasonable physical modifications when required to provide people with disabilities access to and use of our property. We may require the execution of an addendum regarding the approval and implementation of accommodations or modifications, as well as any restoration obligations. This is a good-faith statement of our intention to comply with applicable fair housing laws. This statement is not intended to and does not expand, extend, or create any legal obligations, rights, or remedies for us or for you beyond those independently imposed by applicable fair housing laws.

 

 

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL AND RIGHT TO REVIEW LEASE: Before you apply or pay any fee(s) or security deposit(s), we recommend you review our lease form and any community policies that will be part of the lease. You may take as much time as you need to do so. The following are the general policies of Trinity Management Company that will be used to determine your eligibility for leasing. All applicants deemed an “adult” by the State of Arizona are required to complete an application.

 

 

MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: 2 people per bedroom plus 1

 

 

1 – Bedroom unit allows a maximum of 3 occupants

2 – Bedroom unit allows a maximum of 5 occupants

3 - Bedroom unit allows a maximum of 7 occupants

 

 

IDENTIFICATION: All applicants aged 18 or older must provide a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, state ID, or student ID). Each household member must provide a Social Security Number (SSN) or, if an SSN has not been assigned, execute a certification to that effect. At least one adult applicant per household must submit a valid SSN or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

 

LEGAL RESIDENCY: At least one member of the Applicant’s household, identified as either a signatory to the lease agreement or an authorized occupant, must provide proof to Management of their status as a lawful resident of the United States. Applicant or a member of Applicant’s household that has been identified as an authorized occupant of the premises must provide Management with an original of all documentation intended by Applicant to verify lawful residency.

 

 

 

RENTAL HISTORY: Applicants must provide verification of current rental history or home ownership for a period of at least 2 years from an unbiased source. If your only rental history is from a biased source (i.e., family member or relative), a deposit of 1

½ times the rental rate will be required.

 

 

INCOME: Current employment or other sources of income, including, but not limited to, social security, disability, and retirement benefits, are required. Self-employed applicants must provide two years of tax returns. Four (4) consecutive pay stubs may be required if there is no third-party verification of the income supplied.

 

Minimum income level: 2.0 times the rental rate. Student loans are not considered income.

 

Maximum income level: If the Applicant has applied for the LIHTC program, their income may not exceed the maximum income limits set for their household size. If the income exceeds the maximum income limit, the application will be denied and/or cancelled. The Applicant may still apply for a market-rate apartment if one is available.

 

 

CREDIT HISTORY:

Third-party consumer credit reporting and screening agencies are used to verify applicants’ identity, credit, rental, and criminal history

Applicants must meet a specific credit percentage to be considered for approval.

The security deposit is equal to one month’s rent. However, if there is an insufficient credit history or if only one adult has provided a Social Security Number for the household, a security deposit of one and a half (1 ½) months’ rent may be required. However, certain Credit History conditions may require denial of the application:

· Foreclosures that are less than 2 years old will be grounds for denial.

· Unlawful detainer/eviction(s) less than 5 years old will be denied.

· Any outstanding amount owed to a landlord or property management company less than 5 years old will be denied.

· Bankruptcies must be discharged. Bankruptcies discharged less than 2 years ago will be denied.

 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Our screening criteria include a criminal background check for each occupant over the age of 18 years old. Applicants convicted of a felony are grounds for denial.

Applicants convicted of up to 2 misdemeanors will be accepted. Traffic related misdemeanors will not be considered.

Criminal history for which Management will deny applications includes, but is not limited to convictions for: any crimes involving actual or potential physical harm to person(s) or property; sex or morals related

crimes: crimes involving possession, manufacture, sale or delivery of any controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, or weapons: fraud or financial crimes (misdemeanor theft by check may be waived if all security deposit(s) and rent payments are paid by money order or cashier check).

Applicants convicted of a felony for first-degree murder, sex offences including but not limited to forcible rape, child molestation and aggravated sexual battery, arson and crimes involving explosives will be denied. Other felony convictions older than 10 years may be considered for approval.

Misdemeanors older than 5 years, without any similar or more recent convictions, may be approved. The community will allow the applicant to provide additional information as to why the information obtained should not disqualify them.

 

OTHER GROUNDS FOR DENIAL:

1. The Applicant may be denied due to inappropriate behavior at any time during the eligibility process.

2. Documented negative or disruptive behavior on the property.

3. Failure to provide adequate verification of income, or we are unable to verify income and income sources adequately.

4. Providing or submitting false or untrue information on your application or misrepresenting any facts that would affect eligibility, any time during the application process.

5. Failure to cooperate in any way with the verification process.

6. Negative landlord references that indicate non-payment of rent or other lease violations within the last two (2) years

7. Failure to disclose housing history for the past two years.

8. Inability to obtain a landlord verification.