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We appreciate your interest in applying for an available property offered by San Diego Residential Property Management. In order to qualify for one of our rental properties, you must be at least 18 years of age and submit an online rental application. Each financially responsible adult (18 and older) and all non-financially responsible adults who will reside in the property on a full-time basis are required to complete an application. The application fee is $40 per applicant and is non-refundable; applications will not be processed without the payment of the fee. Applicants are required to complete the application in its entirety and submit all specified documents before processing will begin. Our leasing team will process your application and notify you of the status to lease the desired property. Allow two [2] business days for the rental application to be processed. If any additional information is needed, a representative from our leasing office will contact you.
WHAT WE NEED:
Income Qualification: The income requirement is based on the combined household gross income (before taxes are taken out) of all applicants and should be at least 3.5 times the monthly rent.
Income Verification: We will require copies of the most recent pay stub(s) for the last full month from all adult applicants to verify income. If additional income such as child support, spousal support, social security, disability or pension payments are stated in order to qualify for the property, copies of this income must accompany the application.
Identification: After applicant(s) are approved for tenancy, each adult will need to supply a valid government issued ID.
Documentation needed for Self-Employed Applicants:If you are self-employed, please provide copies of the first two [2] pages of the most recently filed two [2] years Federal tax returns (both business and personal returns may be required), and copies of the last year’s Profit & Loss statement and Balance Sheet along with the current year-to-date Profit & Loss statement. Further, if needed to verify income, the most recent consecutive three [3] month’s bank statements (both business and personal) may be required. Since each business is different, additional information for self-employed applicants may be required on a case-by-case basis.
YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS WHEN YOU SUBMIT A RENTAL APPLICATION:
By submission of a rental application you agree that each financially responsible adult (18 and older) and all non-financially responsible adults are required to complete an application. Each applicant authorizes San Diego Residential Property Management to process their personal credit history, criminal background, eviction history and verify employment, salary and past tenancies. The information collected will be used for resident screening purposes only in reference to a property managed by San Diego Residential Property Management. You understand that submission of an application does not guarantee tenancy in the desired property. Leases are granted on a first-approved application basis determined by most qualified applicant(s) and on the owner’s criteria, with final approval rendered by the homeowner. Examples of the criteria considered are (but not limited to): FICO (credit) score, past tenancy verification, eviction history, employment history, salary and income levels, tenancy start date, desired lease term and type and number of pets. Furthermore, it is possible that when your application is submitted, other qualified applications could be in process for the same property.
APPROVED APPLICATIONS & DEPOSIT:
Once notified by the leasing office of your approved application, you are required to confirm your tenancy within three [3] business days by completing the following: [1] all tenants shall review and sign the lease documents and, [2] remit the security deposit. Lease documents will be circulated for electronic signature to all adult residents, and a deposit is required to hold the property until the scheduled possession date. The deposit must be delivered to the management office in the form of a cashier’s check or money order within three [3] business days of the approval.
The deposit will be taken to “hold” the property for the tenant until the actual lease start with delivery of keys (possession date), and collection of first month’s rent. Until the lease start date, the funds are non-refundable and are considered “good faith” money to remove the unit from the rental market to be placed “on hold” for the tenant under contract. Should the tenant fail to conform to the lease agreement, remit the first month’s rent and take possession of the property, the deposit will not be refunded; the funds will be used to compensate the property owner for the marketing time and rent income lost as a result of taking the property off the market. Upon possession and payment of the first month’s rent, the deposit will convert to a fully refundable security deposit and applied at move-out should there be any cleaning, tenant caused damage and/or maintenance issues that are a tenant cost.
IF YOUR TENANCY IS NOT APPROVED:
If you submit your application(s) and do not choose to rent or are not approved for tenancy, the $40 application fee(s) will not be returned. You will be notified of an approval or denial of your application as soon as we are informed by the property owner of his/her decision. If your application is not approved, you will be notified in writing of the denial. By request, you may receive a copy of your credit report at no additional charge. We can accommodate this request by mailing a copy of the report to your attention. Applications will remain on file for sixty [60] days and you can transfer your application to another property managed by San Diego Residential Property Management, with no additional fees. San Diego Residential Property Management and our homeowners strictly adhere to policies of the Fair Housing Act and no application is approved or denied on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, source of income, or any other protected class under the State and Federal Fair Housing laws.
A “project” is activity on a property that would customarily exceed what is outside the scope of normal day-to-day “property” management. Examples of projects might be all new paint, flooring, appliances, granite counters, kitchen and/or bath remodel, new vinyl window installations, new roof, new front and back yard landscaping, swimming pool refinishing, etc. We have a team of skilled designers and project coordinators that collaborate in conjunction with the property owner to ensure that design and remodel decisions are taken from concept to completion – all with a sense of excellence, on time and under budget!
A rehab of a home can be as simplistic as replacing the flooring and paint colors in the home to modernize the overall look and feel. Or, it can be as involved as replacing a roof, resurfacing a swimming pool, completely re-doing all the exterior landscape and/or hardscape, installing a new HVAC system or installing all new vinyl fencing or pergola. In the end, the primary purpose of the rehab is to make the home more competitive in the marketplace and simultaneously, to increase the sale or rental value. Contact us to receive a no obligation consultation and estimate.
Juliana is the Project Coordinator and Accounts Payable at San Diego Residential Property Management. Juliana is a native San Diegan with her Bachelor’s degree from Point Loma Nazarene University. She has a passion for the design and detailed work that goes into the remodel projects that bring life back to tired rental properties. Juliana coordinates budgeting, purchasing and vendor schedules for all the projects under control of SDRPM. As the staff member responsible for Accounts Payable, Juliana processes the weekly payments of all property invoices for work order, tax, insurance, landscape and HOA payments. In their free time, Juliana and her husband enjoy exploring nature, playing music, and spending time with their sweet golden retriever puppy, friends, and family.
Sharyn Davie is the Property Manager and Co-Owner of San Diego Residential Property Management. Sharyn received her degree in Business & Economics from Westmont College and upon graduating, accepted a position with Arnel Management, one of southern California’s largest real estate investment and property management companies. From there Sharyn, worked in multiple management positions within Red Lion Hotels & Inns (DoubleTree), rounding out her hospitality career as the Director of Sales for their San Diego/Mission Valley hotel. After spending several years raising her three children, Sharyn re-entered the work force spending 12 years as the Leasing Manager/Co-Owner of a niche equipment leasing company.
Sharyn manages all phases of the operational aspects of property management, Trust account administration, problem resolution, property bookkeeping including security deposit dispositions, and oversight of tenant selection and lease documentation. Additionally, Sharyn uses her years of design experience to coordinate all project management work at SDRPM with support from Juliana who serves as Project Coordinator. From small bathroom renovations to entire kitchens, backyard and pool renovations, color and lighting improvements, to complete single-family home remodels, SDRPM’s project management work has become a major focus for our clients. These amazing makeovers go above and beyond customer’s expectations, garnering higher rents and quality tenants as a result of Sharyn’s expertise and eye for design.
CA DRE #01859952
Thank you for your interest in renting a home that is professionally managed by Advantage Property Management Services. Below you will find the instructions and criteria required when submitting a rental application. It is important that you read the information below prior to submitting an application to understand what is required for renting the property. If you have further questions, please contact one of our leasing agents at x2.
Q: General Application Information
A: Anyone 18 years of age or older must submit a rental application. When submitting an online rental application, you may complete the “Other Applicants and Adult Household Members” section, which allows separate applications to be submitted together.APMS can only approve complete Rental Applications. A complete application includes the online Rental Application form for all adults household members, proof of income documents, and the application fee. If you have a pet you must also submit the Pet Application through the third-party screening service we use. If your application is approvable, but not the approved one for the property for which you are applying, you may consider applying for our other available properties for 45 days without payment of an additional application fee. After 45 days you will be asked to submit a new Rental Application.All Applicants must see the interior of the property before an application will be processed. The property must be accepted in “AS-IS” condition before an application can be approved, except where there is written agreement for modifications or repairs. Any such modification or repair request must be in writing and included with your application under “Other Information – Any other information we should know?” If your maintenance and repair request is acceptable to APMS, then it will be acknowledged in writing. Verbal representations are non-binding. In the event that the manager receives two or more unrelated applications for the same property, the Applicant understands the Landlord may select the Applicant desiring the property in “AS IS” condition over another Applicant requesting maintenance or repairs (this does not apply if the request is related to accessibility accommodations).
Q: Application Processing and Time Frame
A: Most applications are processed in 2-3 business days. However, it can take longer. You can help speed up the process by putting your current employer and current and past Landlords on notice that we will be contacting them.No vacant rental property will be held for more than 14 days unless approved by the property owner. Negative findings may cause denial of an application; false documentation or failure to disclose information is grounds for denial of an application. We will send you a link so that you may monitor the progress of your application.
Q: Income Requirements
A: Basic Criteria: Gross household income of 3.5+ times the asking rent.Minimum Criteria: Gross household income between 2.5x – 3.49x the asking rent will be considered with an increased security deposit. Applications with gross household income below 2.5x the monthly rent will not be considered and should not apply. Income must be verifiable. Examples of income verification include, but are not limited to, pay stubs, employee records, income tax returns, social security documentation, and bank statements.
Q: Basic Criteria
A: Priority will be given to an Applicant who meets all of these Basic Criteria, is willing to sign a long-term lease, has no pets, and is willing to take possession the date the property is available for move-in. To be accepted at the advertised Security Deposit, an Application must meet ALL of the following criteria:Income: Gross household income of 3.5+ times the asking rent.Credit: 700+ credit scoreRental History: No evictions, unpaid balances to past Landlords, 2 or more late rental payments, foreclosures, bankruptcies, or non-medical collections.Criminal History: Within the last 7 years, no felonies for illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance, or felonies resulting in bodily harm or intentional damage or destruction of property (for example “arson”). No sexual related offenses for any time period.Applicants who do not meet the Basic Criteria, but exceed the minimum criteria, are encouraged to apply and may be accepted with a higher security deposit.
Q: Credit Requirements:
A: Basic Criteria: Credit score of 700 or higher for each Applicant.Minimum Criteria: Credit score between 600-699 will be considered with an increased security deposit. Applicants with credit scores below 600 will not be considered and should not apply.
APMS obtains a credit report for all Applicants and does not accept copies of credit reports from Applicants.APMS accepts discharged bankruptcies if the prospective Tenant has re-established good credit.
Negative credit reports may be grounds for denial of an application.Due to credit reporting regulations, we cannot provide you with a copy of your credit report or discuss its contents with you. However, we can provide you with the name of the credit-reporting agency so you may request a copy from them. All information collected for the approval or denial of this application is considered confidential in nature and for company use only.
Q: Application Fee
A: A $45.00 application fee is required per Applicant, without exception, and is non-refundable. This fee offsets the costs incurred while processing an application. A $45.00 application fee for guarantors is required as well and is non-refundable. If you have a pet, a separate pet application fee will be due to the third-party pet screening service.
Q: Security Deposits & Risk Mitigation
A: The advertised security deposit is available to applicants that meet all the Basic Criteria and have no pets. Applications that do not meet the Basic Criteria are considered higher risk. APMS mitigates the increased risk by increasing the security deposit. Applications that do not meet the Basic Criteria, but exceed the Minimum Criteria, may be approved with a higher security deposit. If a pet is accepted, the security deposit will be increased by $500/pet.If an application is approved with a Guarantor, the security deposit will be increased to double the monthly rent. If the property is furnished or partially furnished, the security deposit will be increased by 1x the monthly rent.
Q: Rental History or Property Ownership
A: Basic Criteria: APMS requires a minimum of two (2) years of verifiable rental history, and/or homeownership.Minimum Criteria: we will consider applications without verifiable rental history or homeownership with an increased security deposit. An eviction in the last 10 years is grounds for denial. References must be verifiable and family references are unacceptable. Negative references can be grounds for denial of an application.
Q: Criminal Background
A: Applicants who have been charged with crimes should disclose all information. This information does not automatically disqualify Applicants. However, Applicants should not apply if, within the last 7 years, they have been convicted of any felonies related to the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance, or felonies resulting in bodily harm or intentional damage or destruction of property (for example “arson”). Applicants should not apply if they have been convicted of any sexual related offenses.
Q: Acceptance/Denial of an Application
A: All Applicants applying together must qualify; denial of one Applicant may result in the denial of all Applicants.APMS typically notifies Applicants of acceptance or denial within 3-5 business days of application, unless APMS cannot complete verifications. If more documentation is required, APMS will notify the Applicant. Submitting a rental application does not constitute an offer to rent or commitment of any kind. If an application is accepted, APMS will send the Applicant an “Offer to Rent” email. Applicants are required to adhere to the timelines outlined in the “Offer to Rent” email. You will be asked to provide the security deposit and the first month’s rent within 48 hours. Make sure your funds are available in advance. The security deposit and first months rent must be paid by cashier’s check or money order payable to “Advantage Property Management Services”.
Q: Multiple Applications
A: If we receive multiple applications we will process all applications for consideration as to what we (in our sole discretion) deem the best Applicant, which may not necessarily be the first application received. In such cases, more than one Applicant may be approvable. Because we represent the best interest of the property owner, we will accept the best application, which may not necessarily be the first application received. Applications remain active for 45 days and may be assigned to another property we have available for rent.APMS expends time and incurs cost in processing applications. Hence, our policy is that the application fee is non-refundable. If your application is approvable, but not the approved one for the property for which you are applying, you may consider applying for other available properties that we may have for 45 days without payment of an additional application fee.
Q: Ideal Applicants & How To Make Your Application More Attractive
A: Ideal Applicants will have qualifications that exceed the basic criteria, will sign a longer-term lease, will to move in on the advertised available date, and will not have any negative rental history, bankruptcies, evictions, or collections. Applicants can make their applications more attractive by providing required documents quickly, agree to a lease term longer than 12 months, and/or agree to move in on the advertised available date.
WE ARE PLEDGED TO THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE U.S. POLICY FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT THE NATION. WE ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT A PROGRAM IN WHICH THERE ARE NO BARRIERS TO OBTAINING HOUSING BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, HANDICAP, FAMILIAL STATUS, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
We appreciate your interest in our available homes for lease offered by San Diego Residential Property Management. In order to qualify for one of our rental properties, you must submit a rental application. The rental application must be completed by each person age 18 years and older who will occupy the property. Applicants are required to complete the application in its entirety and submit all specified documents.
Leases are granted on a first-approved application basis. San Diego Residential Property Management will process your application and notify you if you qualify to lease the desired property. Allow two business days for the rental application to be processed. If any additional information is needed a representative will contact you.
UTILITY SERVICES: Utility services must be put in tenant’s name effective on the possession date and proof of such supplied to the management office prior to the key’s being released to the tenant. If certain utility costs are processed through the management office, tenant responsible costs will be posted to the tenant’s ledger for payment.
RENTER’S INSURANCE: Tenant is required to maintain renter’s insurance during the entire term of the lease, with a minimum liability coverage in the amount of $100,000 for each accident or loss. The tenant’s proof of coverage for the renter’s insurance must be supplied to the management office at least three [3] days prior to the key’s being released to the tenant. The cost of the renter’s insurance policy is borne by the tenant. The policy must name San Diego Residential Property Management as certificate holder or additional interest.
PAYING RENT: Paying rent online is the safest and most convenient way to pay your rent. Login to the Tenant Portal using your email address and personal password. Follow the prompts to make a single payment or set-up recurring payments with email reminders to ensure rents are paid on time. Rents can also be paid with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order and mailed via USPS or dropped off in person at our office located at 16516 Bernardo Center Drive #330, San Diego, 92128. There is a secure mail slot at our front door where rents can be dropped 24/7.
RENT DUE DATE: All rents are due by the first day of the month. As a courtesy to our tenant’s, a grace period of four [4] days is granted. Therefore, if rent is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the fourth [4th] day of the month, late fees will apply.
LATE RENT: Any rent not received by 5:00 p.m. on the fourth [4th] day of the month is late and a late fee of 6% of the rental payment amount will be charged.
RETURNED PAYMENTS: If your electronic payment or check is returned by the bank for non-sufficient funds, closed account or any other reason, you will be charged a returned check fee of $35, plus a late fee of 6% of the rental payment amount if the replacement payment is not remitted by 5 p.m. on the fourth [4th] day of the month. After the second dishonored payment, the tenant will be required to pay future rental payments by a cashier’s check or money order for a minimum of three [3] months, or until a successful payment record is established as determined by the property manager. Electronic payment processing will not be available during this period.
MAINTENANCE REQUESTS: Requests for maintenance can most easily be made through the Tenant Portal or by placing a call to the management office. A work order will be generated, and the appropriate vendor will be dispatched. The vendor will contact you directly to set an appointment that is most convenient. If you wish to allow access while you are away, we will need written permission for the vendor to key in using our pass key for entry.
MOVING OUT: All tenancies, unless otherwise noted in your lease terms, require a written 30-day notice of your intent to move out. This is the case even when there is a specific ending date to your lease. Once we receive your notice, you will be contacted by the leasing team who will schedule your pre move-out and final walk through’s, and send you an email with specific information regarding the utilities, cleaning instructions and move-out procedures.
Bob Davie is the Broker of Record and Co-Owner of San Diego Residential Property Management. Bob received his degree in Management from Arizona State University and has over 30 years of professional business experience including nearly two decades spent with major corporations such as Wendy’s International, Hallmark Cards and Unifund before starting San Diego Residential. Much of that time has been spent in the real estate, property management and finance fields where Bob has acquired tremendous expertise in marketing, handling landlord/tenant issues, communication, financial analysis for profitability, managing client expectations together with providing exemplary customer service.
Bob serves in leadership roles in several industry and community-based organizations. He is the past President of the local chapter of the National Association of Residential Property Managers, current state treasurer for Cal-NARPM, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of his local Rotary International Club. He is also a member of the San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR), California Association of Realtors (CAR), National Association of Realtors (NAR), as well as the local Rancho Bernardo Business Association (RBBA). He volunteers his time to speak publicly on various real estate and property management related topics to local groups and organizations. Most recently, Bob has been appointed to the SDAR Grievance Committee. Bob and his wife Sharyn have three grown children and have lived in the inland North County area of San Diego since 1997.
CA DRE #01859951
Juliana Davie
Sharyn Davie
Bob Davie