Rental Process and Guidelines

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Rental Process and Guidelines

Property viewing: You must view a property prior to applying.

Application: We process all rental applications securely through Zillow. For properties actively advertised on Zillow, you may apply directly through the public listing. If you are applying for an off-market property, our office will provide you with a direct application link. You must provide information on your rental application that is complete, accurate, and truthful. You will be required to upload the following documentation directly to your Zillow application:

  • Copy of Driver’s License or current photo ID card

  • Paystubs or paperwork to verify income (see Income below)

Please note: If you miss the document upload step on Zillow, you may email your supporting documentation directly to Info@WildwoodProp.com.

Application Fee: Zillow charges a $35 application fee, which is paid directly to them when you submit your profile. This fee is nonrefundable and covers your identity verification, credit screening, and background check. Wildwood Properties does not collect any application fees or processing charges. Applications must be submitted by all people 18 and over who will be residing in the property.

Occupancy Guideline: To prevent overcrowding and undue stress on plumbing and other building systems, we restrict the number of people who may reside in a unit. In determining these restrictions, we adhere to all applicable fair housing laws. We allow two people per bedroom per rental unit, plus one.

Credit history: Your current credit must be in good standing. If your credit includes negative information, you may be declined. Negative credit includes but is not necessarily limited to the following:

  1. Open collection accounts

  2. Open bankruptcy

  3. Unpaid collection accounts (excluding medical)

  4. “Charge offs”

  5. Delinquent payments to a creditor within last 3 years

  6. Unsatisfied money judgments 

  7. Tax liens 

  8. Foreclosure 

  9. No credit history 

Income: Legal and verifiable household gross income must be at least 2.5 times the monthly rental rate. Applicants will be required to upload a minimum of 2 most recent paystubs. Length of employment must be a minimum of 6 months. Self-employed individuals will be required to provide their most recent tax return and 12 months of bank statements. Fixed-income applicants will be required to provide their most recent award letter plus 3 months of bank statements to show the income being deposited into account. 

Rental history: Current and previous rental references must be satisfactory. Negative rental history includes but is not necessarily limited to the following: 

  1. Late payment of rent 

  2. Failure to pay late charges, or other charges associated with your lease 

  3. Violation of any provision of your lease agreement 

  4. Complaints of disturbances or violation of the law

  5. Deductions taken by former landlord from security deposit

Pets: Please contact us regarding all pets prior to applying for a property. We will need to know the age, breed, and weight of each animal, and a picture must be provided. If approved, we may require an additional $300 deposit per pet or additional pet rent. 

Renter’s Insurance: Proof of Renter’s Insurance is required for the rental or lease of any property through Wildwood Properties. 

An application may be denied for any or all the following reasons: 

  1. False or misleading information on the application 

  2. Incomplete application profile 

  3. Gross household income is less than 2.5 times the monthly rental rate 

  4. Employment less than 6 months 

  5. Credit report contains I-9s, collections, charge-offs, judgments, liens, or bankruptcies 

  6. Open bankruptcy 

  7. Bankruptcy less than 3 years old 

  8. Prior eviction 

  9. Unable to verify information on application

  10. Expressing threatening or abusive behavior or language during the rental process

Acknowledgement: The act of submitting the application via Zillow is acknowledgement and agreement from the individual applying for the property that they meet the above-stated criteria.

Once we receive your completed application and screening reports from Zillow, please allow 2-5 days for processing. You will receive notification if your application is declined.

Move-In Requirements: Within 24 hours of approval of the application, you are required to bring a cashier’s check or money order to our office for the full deposit amount. If not received, we will continue to market the property and/or move on to the next application. With the deposit, we can hold a property for up to 2 weeks from the date of approval.

A full first month’s rent is required at move-in, regardless of the date of move-in. The first month’s rent payment must be made with a cashier’s check or money order only. After the first month’s rent and deposit are paid, you may pay monthly rent and other fees associated with the rental agreement by personal check, certified funds, money order, or monthly ACH withdrawal.

WILDWOOD PROPERTIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROPERTY MANAGER Wildwood Properties offers housing accommodations to all prospects without regard to color, race, religion, sex, marital status, physical handicaps, national origin, or any unlawful discrimination, and including all other statutes applicable to equal opportunities.