We take pride in our management and in our apartment communities. We actively seek good residents to make their homes with us, and we strive to provide the best services we possibly can while they live in our communities.
Screening applicants very carefully, we thoroughly verify all information provided to us on the rental application you complete and from other sources available to us.
The screening and verification process are used for every application the same way – fairly, consistently, and uniformly. We work very diligently to observe both the spirit and the letter of the Fair Housing Laws – not just because they are the law of the land, but because we sincerely believe, personally and as a company, in fair housing and equal opportunity in fair housing for everyone.
Please completely fill in your application and provide your legal form of identification (only at the time of application, never prior to) for verification purposes. If you do not provide us with complete information, we will not be able to process the application successfully. If there is any item on the application that you do not understand, please ask for assistance. If there is additional information that you feel might be of assistance to us, please let us know. We are here to be of service to you and others seeking housing.
We recommend that you inspect the apartment before applying. Please also note the following qualifications that we require and restrictions that we enforce at our communities.
qualifications
- Applicant must be at least 55 years old. Minimum allowable age for additional occupants is 40 years old.
- Applicant(s) must be at present employer for at least one (1) Year or Retired (provide proof of income)
- Applicant(s) must pass Credit Check and Criminal Check (see Criminal Records)
- Applicant(s) must have a Registry Score Plus of 600 and above
- Applicant(s) may be considered with a Co-Signer
- Applicant(s) must not have a negative reference from prior landlord
- Co-Signer must be at least 25 years old
- Co-Signer must be at present employer for at least one (1) year
- Co-Signer must reside in the St. Louis Metropolitan area
- Co-Signer must provide two forms of identification, one photo ID
- All Co-Signers are required to sign the lease
- Co-signer cannot be a current resident at one of our communities
- If Co-signer is self-employed, you must submit proof of income
restrictions
- Pets – no more than two (2) pets per apartment, dog or cat (additional deposit and monthly pet fee apply)
- Dogs – the following breeds are restricted from our apartment community: German Shepard, Pit Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Terrier, Akita, Mastiff, Great Dane and Doberman Pinscher (all Service animals are accepted even if they are restricted breed).
- No more than two (2) people per bedroom and no waterbeds
income verification
- TWO most recent paystubs along with last paystub of the previous year or W2
- Bank statement showing recurring pay deposits plus 2 current paystubs
- Tax return (e.g. 1040, 1040EZ) along with 2 current paystubs
- Letter from employer on original company letterhead
- Proof of Trust Income
- Income Investment Statement
- Grant Documentation
- Proof of Social Security, Retirement or Disability Income
- Job offer letter on original company letterhead
- Bank Statement reflecting balance equivalent to Rental obligation for 1.5 times the lease term
criminal records
The following guidelines are used in Accepting/Rejecting the application:
felony
- Convicted of the Manufacture and/or Distribution of Illegal Drugs – No time limit
- Theft of property – 7 years from completion of sentence
- Damage to Property – 7 years from completion of sentence
- Drug Violation – 7 years from completion of sentence
- Weapons – 7 years from completion of sentence
- Violence – No time limit
- Crime/Injury to Persons – No time limit
- Sexual Offenses – No time limit
- Invasion of privacy – 5 years from the completion of any sentence, probation or parole
misdemeanor
- Theft of property – 5 years from completion of sentence
- Damage to Property – 5 years from completion of sentence
- Drug Violation – 5 years from completion of sentence
- Weapons – 5 years from completion of sentence
- Violence – No time limit
- Crime/Injury to Persons – No time limit
- Sexual Offenses – No time limit
- Invasion of privacy – 5 years from the completion of any sentence, probation or parole
A $50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE PER APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO PROCESS AN APPLICATION. $50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE FOR A MARRIED COUPLE. This fee covers the cost of a standard credit check and the application verification process that will be performed. An applicant who passes the screening criteria is offered an apartment when a suitable one is available. An applicant who does not satisfy the screening criteria is not accepted as a resident. All adults who plan to reside in the apartment are required to submit an application and provide two (2) forms of identification, one photo ID. If asked to get a co-signer, another $50.00 non-refundable fee is required for processing.
If you have questions regarding your credit, please direct your inquiries to the following:
Trans Union Consumer Disclosure Center, PO Box 100, Chester, PA 19022 (800) 888-4213
By applying for an apartment in one of our communities, you acknowledge that the credit check and other verifications will be performed, and you give your permission for us to do so.
A SEPARATE RESERVATION DEPOSIT CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00, MADE PAYABLE TO NATIONAL REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT CORP., MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF APPROVAL FOR MANAGEMENT TO RSERVE AN APARTMENT FOR YOU. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION, YOUR DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED. The $100.00 reservation deposit will be applied to the security deposit due. The security deposit is equal to one month’s rent.
“I hereby authorize National Real Estate Management Corporation to obtain a consumer report, and any other information it deems necessary, for the purpose of evaluating my application. I understand that such information may include, but is not limited to credit history, civil and criminal information, rental history, employment/salary details, vehicle records, licensing records and/or any other necessary information. I understand that subsequent consumer reports may be obtained and utilized under this authorization in connection with an update, renewal, extension or collection with respect to or in connection with rental or lease of a residence for which application was made. I hereby expressly release National Real Estate Management Corporation, and any procurer or furnisher of information from any liability what-so-ever in the use, procurement, or furnishing of such information and understand that my application information may be provided to various local, state and/or federal government agencies, including without limitation, various law enforcement agencies.”
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