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JC Rental Agency LLC and the Landlord complies with the Federal Fair Housing Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and is committed to providing equal housing opportunities JC Rental Agency LLC and the Landlord will not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability or handicap, marital status, familial status, source of income or any other protected class in accordance with state, federal and local fair housing laws.
OVERVIEW:
An Applicant is someone who submits a rental application. All individuals at least 18 years of age are required to be applicants for tenancy. Minors under the age of 18 will considered an occupant. All Applicants and any Guarantor for the apartment must submit an application.
All Applicants are subject to a review of their credit and rental history, as well as a Housing Court search for prior proceedings with previous Landlords (a "registry check") and employment verification. The information requested on our application form is for purposes of being able to obtain this background checks accurately and completely and to verify who will be residing in the apartment. JC Rental Agency LLC and the Landlord are committed to equal housing opportunities; this information will not be used for any unlawful discriminatory purpose.
All Applicants (including Guarantors) for a particular apartment must submit their applications at the same time. Electronic / digital copies of documents are acceptable however LL reserves to right to request original copies. Landlord-required documents must be presented for review when (or before) an application is submitted.
The Landlord, in its sole discretion, makes ALL final determinations as to whether an Applicant is qualified for an apartment.
NON-REFUNDABLE Application Credit Fee: Payable by Money Order, Check or Credit Card. Checks or money orders should be payable to the appropriate building as identified on page 1 of this informational package.
- $100 for a single applicant
- $25 for each additional applicant
- $100 per Guarantor
LANDLORD-REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES
1. Proof of Identity:
All Applicants and Guarantors must present a valid, government-issued Photo ID, for example, passport (U.S. or foreign), driver's license, government-issues identification card, or military identification card.
2. Proof of Income:
Two most recent pay stubs or other verifiable proof of current info, and most recent W-2, 1099, income tax return or other official documentation verifying income.
3. Upon approval of a completed application, you will be required to execute two (2) duplicate leases, riders and all other necessary paperwork within 72 hours. If Leases and checks have not been received within this 72-hour period, the apartment will be put back on the rental market. All leases must be accompanied by two (2) Certified/Cashier's Checks: each check should be made payable to your Landlord (specified in your lease) for the first month's rent and security deposit (equal to one (1) month's rent). The Landlord will execute your leases and you will receive a fully executed copy in the mail.
SECURITY DEPOSIT INFORMATION:
If a lease is issued, the tenant's security deposit, will be deposited into an interest-bearing bank account. As part of the processing of the security deposit, the tenant will be given an Internal Revenue Service form to complete (a W-9 or W -8BEN form, depending on whether the tenant is a "U.S. person"). The form requires the tenant to provide his/her social security number or taxpayer identification number. This information also helps generate an accurate and complete credit report during the lease application process.
LANDLORD INCOME REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements are considered by the Landlord in connection with Applicants' credit and rental histories, registry check and employment verification.
(i) The monthly rent cannot exceed 45% applicant's gross monthly income.
(ii) An individual with no income may pay six months' rent in advance via certified check along with required security deposit and application fee. Applicant's credit, criminal and registry history must be clear in accordance with the Fair Chance Housing Act.
(iii) A Guarantor may be obtained if income is below requirements or if there is insufficient credit history, but not if credit history is problematic. Each Guarantor must pay the prevailing Application Credit Fee. A Guarantor must reside in the United States and have an annual income exceeding 70 times the monthly rent or significant financial resources.
(iv) OCCUPANCY STANDARDS:
- Studio: Maximum 2 persons
- 1 Bedroom: Maximum 3 persons
- 2 Bedroom: Maximum 5 persons
- 3 Bedroom: Maximum 7 persons
All of the procedures and requirements listed in this document are subject to change from time to time, and are evaluated in conjunction with your credit and rental histories, registry check and employment verification.
JC Rental Agency LLC and the Landlord are committed to equal housing opportunities. They will not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability or handicap, marital status, familial status, alienage or citizenship status, or any other legally protected status.
