Background Screening, Rental Criteria and Process
An Equal Housing Opportunity
Fair Housing Statement: We are a fair housing provider. We do not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, creed, marital status, public assistance, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation.
Business Relationship: The relationship between a landlord and tenant is a business relationship. A courteous and business like attitude is required from both parties. We reserve the right to refuse rental to anyone who is verbally abusive, swears, is disrespectful, makes threats, has been drinking, is argumentative, or in general displays an attitude at the time of the unit showing and application process that causes management to believe we would not have a positive business relationship.
Occupancy: Maximum number of residents equal to two persons per bedroom.
Application Requirements: Your application must be filled out completely and accurately. An incomplete application may be rejected or not processed. Any misstatements or omissions made on your application, whether or not discovered before you move into the building, is grounds for denial of an application or termination of an existing lease. Information must he legible and verifiable.
Housing History: Applicants must have a positive housing history. We require the name and last known telephone/fax number of cach landlord/property manager for each address you have had for the last three years.
Evictions Filings: Unlawful detainers or evictions may be a basis for rejection of an application.
Criminal History: Applicants who have a criminal history may be rejected.
Credit: A positive credit history is required. (In cases where limited credit history is established, payment of first and last month's rent or the addition of a non-resident lease holder with positive credit history may be an option
Verification: Applications are subject to verification of income, rental history, criminal background and credit history for information regarding your credit history you may contact: RHR (Rental History Reports) 7900 w 78th St. Suite 400, Edina, MN 55439. Telephone 952.545.3953.
Identification/Photo ID: Each person 18 and over must be screened and must provide a photo copy of a government-issued photo ID.
Prelease/Security Deposit: Payment of ONE MONTHS RENT Prelease/Security Deposit for the apartment must be included on a separate check or money order made payable to Stephen 8-Plex LLC with the application. (If your application is not accepted by management, this check will be returned to you)
Application Fee: A $35 application fee for each person 18 years of age and older is required at the time you apply for the apartment. THE APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
The Lease: Leases are 12 months.
Management pays: Management pays the heat, water, sewer and garbage.
Resident pays: Resident pays the electricty (which includes AC) telephone, cable, internet etc.
Pets: No pets are allowed
Non-Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in the apartment building.