Rental criteria & application
Please read our criteria before you apply. Every adult applicant is reviewed against the same standards.
How to apply
- Read the rental criteria below.
- Find the unit you want on our available units page.
- Click Apply Now on that listing. Each applicant 18 or older completes their own application.
Application fee
A non-refundable $35 application fee is charged for each applicant 18 or older. A co-signer pays a separate fee.
Credit
We look for good credit. A bankruptcy or too many negative accounts may be offset by a lease guarantor with qualifying credit, or by a deposit equal to the first and last month's rent.
Income and employment
Applicants need at least six months at their current job and verifiable gross monthly income of at least three times the monthly rent. Applicants who do not meet the income standard may use a qualified co-signer.
Rental history
- A positive reference from current and past landlords.
- No evictions in the past three years.
- No collections owed to a current or previous landlord or to a utility company.
Background check
We review criminal history. Convictions involving violence or threats, crimes against people or property, moral turpitude, or drug activity may result in denial.
Occupancy
Up to two people per bedroom. All applicants must be at least 18 years old. Management may require a co-signer.
Payments
Rent and the security deposit are paid separately. We do not accept cash.
After approval
- Pay the security deposit and sign the lease promptly to hold the unit.
- Move in within 30 days, paying the first full month's rent plus any proration for an early move-in of 10 days or less.
- If you back out after paying the deposit, the deposit is forfeited.
KJL Properties & Communities follows all fair housing laws. See our Fair Housing statement.