Available Rental Homes

• We require that all applicants be 21 or older to apply, even if you are married
• There is a $55.00 NON REFUNDABLE application fee, per adult, if a Portable Tenant Screening Reports (PTSR) is not provided and you are not Section 8 exempt.
• We perform a background and credit check on each applicant. We are very strict when it comes to credit. Typical reasons for disapproval are: evictions, recent bankruptcy, collections, foreclosure and judgments.
• Credit Scores under 650 will not be accepted.
• Collections with a outstanding balance of more than $1,000.00 will be denied.
• Single medical bills of over $10,000.00 will be considered. (Ex: you owe General Hospital $15,000.00 due to surgery)
• Couples qualify dependent on the lowest credit score (Ex: His score is 480, hers is 650.  You would still be disqualified due to his low score.)
• A credit score of 650 or higher does NOT immediately approve you for a home.  You must still qualify in all other areas per company policy.
• We require you Net (make after taxes) 2 times the monthly rent rate to financially qualify.
• We will need a copy of your ID and Proof of income (past 3 paystubs).  Bank statements are not considered proof of income
• If you are military, we will need a copy of your LES and PCS orders
• If you are self-employed, you must submit a copy of most current Income Tax Return or a copy of the Schedule C

Valid forms of IDs include any current government issued ID such as:

• Driver’s License
• Identification Card
• US Passport

These are NOT considered to be valid forms of ID:

• College/School ID Card
• Employee Badge

For our company, the hard costs associated with running an application include but are not limited to: paying our third-party software provider for credit, eviction, and criminal background history, paying our staff member(s) hourly to process the application, and paying to provide our application processor with a physical desk space, along with software to effectively perform all associated job duties. The labor/time associated with running an application typically includes working with the applicant to ensure the application is completed, communicating with the prospective tenant throughout the application processes, and working to obtain past rental housing references, proof of income, picture identification, photos of pets, etc. Hourly staff and labor costs. Upon quantifying all costs and calculating the out-of-pocket expenses for running applications, we have determined that it costs us approximately $55 per application for processing.  

•  A maximum of two (2) pets are permitted (in properties where owners allow animals)
• Per company policy and for homeowner liability, NO dog breeds that are considered “aggressive” are permitted such as Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, American Staffordshire terriers, Bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, Chows, Akitas, Mastiffs, Bullmastiffs, Perro de presa canarios or Wolf hybrids.
• Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals are permitted in accordance with state and federal laws, with a verifiable letter from your doctor.
• There is a $300.00 refundable pet deposit required, as well as $35 monthly pet rent.
• No pets under 1 year old are permitted in any rental home.
• You must provide a copy of recent vet records and picture of animal for the file at the time of application.

Per your lease, you must contact our office to receive approval, which we first must obtain from the property owner. 
DO NOT move a pet into the home without permission or you will be subject to fees for violating your lease.  Clemente Real Estate Services will contact the homeowner and, if approved, you will need to pay the pet deposit of $300 and execute the proper pet addendum and provide all documents prior to bringing the pet into the home. You lease will then also reflect the $35 monthly pet rent. 

Section 8 housing vouchers are accepted as rental payment, but you must still meet all of our rental qualifications (make 2x the rent *to include the housing voucher funds*, etc.) as applicable by law.  Section 8 applicants are not required to meet credit requirements per state law.  They will still need to have a background check and we will check with your current landlord regarding your rental history.  

If you wish to view a home that is vacant, you may check out a key from our office. You must be 21 or older to check out a key. We will need a copy of your driver’s license and a credit card or debit card. (Your card is not charged unless you do NOT return the key.  The key must be returned no later than 30 minutes prior to the office closing. You would only be billed if the key is not returned, to rekey the home for security.) WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH. Once the key is returned, we will return the copy of the card and license to you or shred it at your discretion.  

You will now need to apply for the home.  We cannot “hold” a property.  You are required to fill out an application on our website by clicking the “apply now” button within the ad for the desired home. **Our application is ONLY available on our direct website.  We do NOT accept applications from Zillow or any other source.**
Please make sure that you meet all of our requirements before applying. It will take about 1-2 business days for the application to be processed. No applications are processed on weekends or holidays. The speed of completion depends on how quickly you provide the required information to us. We will contact you via phone or email to let you know the status of your application.  

We do not process applications by first come first served, but concurrently as they arrive and are completed. We will not hold your application to wait for someone else’s to be complete before reviewing, but yours will not have priority if it is turned in first.
Applications are all processed concurrently and the Property Manager and owner of the home make the final approval based on the best qualifying applicant. It is up to you if you would like to apply.  The applicant that best meets our company qualifications will be selected to rent the home.  

Once you are approved for a home, you need to provide the holding deposit as soon as possible to secure the home. Once we receive the holding deposit, we will take the home off the market and stop taking additional applications. We require certified funds for deposits in the form of: cashier’s checks or money orders. We can only hold the home for up to one week before you must start paying rent and have the utilities switched into your name. Once a move in date is set and the holding deposit is received by our office, we will prepare the documents and lease for your signatures. The lease must be signed and all deposits and rent must be paid before move in day.  

Our staff will set an appointment with you to stop into our office to collect your keys, remotes, etc., and pay the pro-rated rent and pet deposit (if applicable) in full.  We will also need a copy of your renters insurance for your file.  You will receive a move in packet that we will review with you.  It contains various helpful items, including a tenant move-in inspection form. You will have 10 days to complete the inspection and return it to our office. Please be as detailed as you can, as this inspection will be used as a guideline during the inspection when you vacate the home. You are also advised to take pictures for your file if you would like. The Property Manager does NOT walk through the property with you at move in or move out.