RENTAL CRITERIA
WE DO NOT ACCEPT REUSABLE TENANT SCREENING REPORTS
COMMERCIAL AND STORAGE APPLICANTS CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for applying to rent from our company. This process should be completed within 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). We are happy to help you with any questions you may have.
Available rental addresses can be obtained from our office or by viewing our website. You may drive-by to look at the neighborhood and the outside of the residence. Please do not disturb the current tenant if the property is occupied. Contact our office for an appointment to see the inside of a residence. An occupied rental needs a 24-hour notice before a showing.
Your appointment will not “hold” a rental for you. All rentals are on a “first come, first serve” basis. The only thing that will “hold” a rental for you is a completed application and a paid screening fee. To secure that you will be first in line, you may submit your application and screening fee prior to the showing. Screening Fee is non-refundable.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Each person who is 18 years and older and is no longer in high school must fill out a Rental Application. The following applies:
a. Fully completed Rental Applications and $50.00 non-refundable processing fee needs to accompany each application.
b. Rental Applications submitted online are charged an additional $5.00 processing fee.
c. The Tenant Screening process will include credit reports, rental references, court records and employment or income verification.
d. For screening services, T.J. Guyer, Inc. uses Orca Information, Inc. 120 E George Hopper Rd. Suite 108, Burlington, WA 98233. Phone (800)-341-0022 Fax (800) 522-6722
2. For each property T.J. Guyer accepts and processes one set of Rental Applications (or co-tenant applications) at a time. However, if applicant decides on renting a different property, the existing rental application and/or tenant screening report might be applied. This varies per situation and property. The following are required upon submission of each application:
3. The hold on the property will be removed if the Rental Application is incomplete and/or contacts cannot be reached within 48 hours. The application will then be placed in the inactive file and the next applicant will be considered. The Rental Application can be re-activated within 90 days if the needed information is provided.
4. No smoking or vaping is allowed inside any rental building. Additionally, at multi-family buildings, smoking is not allowed inside any common areas. Smoking outside of doorway of common area must be at a distance of at least 25 feet. Smoking marijuana anywhere on the property is prohibited. T.J. Guyer follows Federal laws pertaining to marijuana and other drugs. (Because smoking marijuana is a violation of Federal law, it could subject the owner to seizure of the property.)
5. Commercial Rental Applicants - Complete a Commercial Rental Application. The application fee is $75.00. We do not accept a commercial application for residential properties.
REQUIREMENTS
Proof of Adequate Income – Example:
Proof of two years of rental history - Examples: rental receipts, tenant ledger, cancelled checks, automatic bank payments.
POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS
a. FICO score below 650
b. Unpaid Collections
c. Bankruptcy within two years
d. Less than two years of positive credit history.
e. Unlawful Detainer (Eviction)
f. Negative/Incomplete rental reference
g. Court Records -
History of criminal activity on the part of any proposed occupant and which presents a danger to
persons and/or property, or the peace and enjoyments of the others in the apartment/community could
negatively impact your application. Example: drugs, sex offense, robbery, assault, etc.
Determinations as to criminal screening will be made on a case-by-case basis and based on several factors and information. There will be no automatic denials for arrests or criminal convictions.
h. False information and/or omission of material fact on Rental Application
i. Lack of information provided on Rental Application
j. Lack of proper documentation of earnings – 3 times rent amount
k. Lack of 24 months positive, consecutive, objective rental references.
Exceptions to Standards – “Adverse Action Options”
Due to extenuating circumstances, exceptions to one of the above standards may be considered, with some “adverse action” being required. A qualified co-signer or additional deposit may be necessary.
CONSUMER RIGHTS INFORMATION
T.J. GUYER SCREENING REPORT SUMMARY
Suggested Alternative Documents for Screening
WASHINGTON STATE FAIR TENANT SCREENING ACT OF 2012
Criteria for Court Records Screening
CO-SIGNER
a. Proper documentation of earnings/income
b. Proof of Adequate Income – Example:
c. Earn 3 times the rent amount
d. If you currently rent from us, you must qualify by additional income of three times your rent and three times the applicant’s rent which you are co-signing.
e. Perfect credit with credit score 700 and above
f. Reside in the state of Washington
g. Co-signer Screening Report is $50.00 (on-line applications are charged an additional $5.00 processing fee)
PET POLICY
ASSISTANCE ANIMALS
Assistance animals accepted with written verification of a disability related need.
MOVE – IN PROCESS
a. The move-in costs are divided into three parts:
i. A $350.00 Nonrefundable Administrative Fee
ii. The Security Deposit
iii. The Rent.
b. Funds must be paid with checks or money orders.
c. We do not accept cash.
d. The Non-Refundable Administrative Fee, Deposit and Rent amounts must be paid with three separate checks or money orders.
e. If the applicant rescinds their application(s) when the property has been “held” off the market for them, the Nonrefundable Administrative Fee will be forfeited.
2. CHECK-IN: An appointment will be scheduled at our office (1646 S Market Blvd, Chehalis), or with the resident manager, when the property is ready for occupancy. The deposit must be paid. The lease and all pertinent papers will be signed.
3. RENT: Pro-rated rent will be charged from the date the property is “rent ready” and be paid on the date the lease is signed.
4. UTILITIES: Local utilities must be established in the tenant’s name by the tenant before the check-in. The utility company will require a deposit. This receipt must be brought to the check-in. Puget Sound Energy and LeMay utilities will be established by the tenant over the phone at the time of check-in.
5.CHECK-IN APPOINTMENT: On the day of the check-in appointment, bring all utility receipts, the deposit and the pro-rated rent to our office. The co-signer, if required, must sign the rental agreement before or at the time of the check-in. A representative from our office will conduct a move in condition inspection which will be provided at your appointment. Our office staff will review the leasing documents with you. If the property has a resident manager, they will conduct the leasing process. (Some or all of this process may be completed remotely, using internet Docusign, AppFolio, or by notary.) Keys will be issued after all paperwork has been completed, signed and funds paid.
CITY OF TACOMA APPLICANTS; PRIOR TO APPLYING CLICK HERE
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:00am to 5:00pm Fri: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Phone: (360) 748-4683
Fax: (360) 748-8319