Rental Qualifications

Fore Property Company and 19 South Apartments support State and Federal Fair Housing laws and prohibit discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, familial status, and other protected classes recognized by State law. 

Fore Property requires all applicants to meet the following criteria to qualify for housing. All applicants and co-applicants must be 18 or older unless protected under familial status per the Fair Housing Act.

All security deposit amounts must be received in full before keys are delivered on move-in day. No payment arrangements may be made.

Income Verification:

Combined gross income must be two and a half (2.5) times the monthly rent. A minimum of two (2) most recent consecutive paystubs are required.  If self-employed, a copy of the previous years tax return and W-2/1099 is required to be submitted, along with the entire bank statements from the last three (3) months showing income. All reported income sources must be verifiable.

Guarantors:

Guarantors will be accepted to assist with income qualifications only and may not be used to replace the rental history requirement. Guarantors are required to make four (4) times the monthly rent.

Rental History:

All adults are required to sign the Lease Agreement and must have a satisfactory, verifiable rental history (i.e., no prior evictions, late payments, disturbing the rights and comforts of other residents, poor housekeeping, NSF check history, unauthorized occupants, property damage or failure to adhere to the policies and regulations of the community or management company).  Anyone without rental history will be required to pay a deposit equivalent to one (1) months rent.

Note: All individuals aged 18 and older are considered leaseholders and must have a valid form of identification (drivers license, passport, etc.). It is assumed that adults with minors in the household have legal custody or guardianship and will provide the minors' birth certificates. The minors will be listed as occupants on the lease.

Credit History:

Applicant(s) must have satisfactory credit history. Yardi Screening will conduct a complete credit check for each applicant. All applicants must qualify. Individuals who do not meet our standard criteria will be evaluated and may be required to pay a deposit equivalent to one (1) months rent.  Individuals with a bankruptcy, repossession, or foreclosure noted on their credit report will be evaluated and, if considered, will be required to pay a deposit equivalent to one (1) months rent. All outstanding balances to other apartment communities or utility companies MUST be settled before receiving application approval, and the applicant will be required to pay a deposit equivalent to one (1) months rent.

Criminal History:

Applicant(s) must pass a criminal background check. All applicants must qualify. Fore Property strives to comply with the Federal Housing Act, and all guidance set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with respect to Fair Housing application standards and in effort to prevent discrimination as to those applicants with a record of criminal conviction.

Applicant and all proposed occupants acknowledge and consent to the performance of a criminal record screening check by Yardi Resident Screening, where permitted by applicable law.  Additionally, and where permitted by applicable law, Applicant and proposed occupants may have certain obligations to disclose the existence of specific criminal records when completing an application. If screening is required, the purpose of same is to determine whether applicant or proposed occupant(s) have a criminal record of conviction.  This screening will be conducted upon Fore Propertys receipt of a completed application and payment of an appropriate screening fee.  Screening will include a search of available public records and disseminated by appropriate Courts of origin or via other reporting agencies.  Any criminal records of conviction discovered during screening or via disclosure on an application will be evaluated in accordance with Fore Propertys existing Criminal Record Screening Policy before determining tenancy approval.  Please note: the existence of a criminal record of conviction will not automatically result in a denial of tenancy; a denial, whether permanent or limited in time, may occur if a criminal record of conviction is deemed to be in noncompliance with Fore Propertys existing Criminal Record Screening Policy.

Occupancy Standards:

                One Bedroom:       3 persons maximum

                Two Bedroom:       5 persons maximum

                Three Bedroom:     7 persons maximum

Additional Information:

At the time of application, a non-refundable application fee of $80 will be charged per applicant, and an additional non-refundable administrative fee of $300 will be charged. The application fee and the Administrative Fee are both payable by cashiers check, money order, credit/debit card, or ACH. Apartments will not be reserved/held until the application fee and the Administrative Fee are received. Credit and criminal screening will only be run after all fees have been paid.

19 South is a pet-friendly community. A monthly pet rent of $20 per pet applies, along with a one-time pet fee of $300 for the first pet and $150 for each additional pet, which must be paid prior to move-in. No more than three (3) pets allowed per apartment. Breed restrictions apply. The breeds that are not permitted include, but are not limited to, Akita, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Pit Bull, Presa Canaria, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, Wolf, and all wolf hybrids, and any combination of these breeds. It is at the sole discretion of management to deem any other breed or specific animal as restricted.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation:

Fore Property strives to comply with the Federal Housing Act and all guidance set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with respect to Fair Housing application standards and in an effort to prevent discrimination as to those applicants with a record of criminal conviction. In accordance with applicable law, applicants or proposed occupants may request reasonable accommodation of this Policy. Upon receipt of any such request, Fore Property shall duly consider and evaluate the request and provide the applicant or proposed occupant a written response within a reasonable time frame.