R E N TA L H I S TO R Y
Each applicant is required to provide two years of residency
history. Any outstanding debt and/or judgement owed to any
prior landlord may result in a denial. Prior evictions, filed or
enforced, may result in an automatic denial of the application. We
may request rental verification if rental history cannot be verified.
A PPL I C A N T SC R E E N I N G / M U LT I PL E A PPL I C A N T S
Multiple applicants may apply on the same application when
applying through our portal. Need help applying for a home? Call
your local property management office for assistance.
S E CU R I T Y D E P OS I T
Applicants that are approved and wish to move forward with a
lease are subject to paying a security deposit. Security deposits
may vary depending on the market, credit/risk score, other
various qualification factors.
CO M I N G SOO N H O M E S
You may apply for these homes and unless otherwise stated, a
$500 non-refundable holding fee will be required to reserve the
home after applicant approval. The holding fee will be applied
to your move-in funds at the time of move-in. The home is not
considered reserved until the holding fee has been paid. To get
information about when this home is ready to show, please call
your local leasing agent.
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RENTER’S INSUR ANCE
Residents are required to carry a minimum of $100,000 Property
Loss and Personal Liability Insurance coverage. In addition, we
ask that you identify FirstKey Homes as a “Party of Interest” or
“Interested Party” (or similar language as may be available) on
the renter’s liability insurance policy. Proof of this coverage is
required at lease renewal and/or time of possession. Waterbeds
will only be allowed with proof of fully paid insurance for the term
of the lease.
PE T S
Unless at the written approval from the Landlord, no more than
three (3) pets are allowed in the home.
Applicant(s) are required to a non‐refundable per pet fee of $250;
and, where applicable, monthly pet rent of $25 per pet in the
home.
Unless deemed restricted by local city or county ordinance, pets
are allowed. Restricted breeds include Akita, American Bulldog,
American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff, Chow, Doberman, German
Shepard, Great Dane, Husky, Pit Bull, Presa Canario,Rottweiler,
Wolf, or any mix of the listed breeds.
Assistive Animals for persons with disabilities are not considered
to be pets and are not subject to the pet restrictions bestowed in
this section. Assistive animals require Landlord’s advance written
authorization.
Exotic and/or poisonous animals are not permitted regardless of
whether the animal is a pet or an assistive animal.
CO M M I T M E N T TO E Q UA L H O U S I N G FC R A CO M PL I A N C E
FirstKey Homes is pledged to the letter and spirit of all applicable
state and federal fair housing laws, including, without limitation,
the Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as
amended), for the achievement of equal housing opportunities
for all rental applicants and Residents throughout each of the
states in which we operate. We encourage, foster and support an
affirmative advertising, marketing and rental program in which
there are no barriers to obtaining or enjoying housing because
of race, color, religion, sex, handicap (disability), familial status,
national origin or any other class of persons recognized under
any applicable federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.
In addition, it is FirstKey Homes policy to make reasonable
accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with
applicable fair housing laws. Landlord is required to obtain written permission from applicants
or tenants may show that Landlord has permissible purpose to
obtain credit reports. Adverse action, any action by a landlord
that is unfavorable to the interests of a rental applicant or tenant;
will be given to the applicant or tenant as a notice of that fact
in writing or electronically. Any consumer report that is printed
will be securely disposed in the event further information may be
evaluated by representatives of the Landlord.
UTILITIES
A PPL I C AT I O N DO E S N OT C R E AT E A L E A S E
This application, even if accepted, shall under no circumstances
be considered a lease agreement between Applicant and
Landlord, or an offer to lease. No lease shall exist between
Applicant and Landlord unless and until the parties enter into a
formal Lease Agreement and Applicant pays all required fees,
security deposits, and rent.
All utilities except for water/sewer are the responsibility of the
resident. (FirstKey Homes will bill you directly for water/sewer
services.) Please contact your local leasing agent to determine if
gas is required at the home. All utilities should be on and active in
your name on the day of move-in.
V E H I C L ES
No more than four (4) vehicles are permitted at the residence.
Vehicles must be operational and have current registration up to
date. Additional HOA restriction may apply to number of vehicles,
commercial vehicles and allowed parking locations.
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