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General Requirements
All applicants must view the property. No applicants will be accepted without a completed walkthrough of the property or unit. Applicants who are unable to view the property in person must arrange a virtual or interactive tour.
Rent to Income Ratio
All applicants must have a verifiable source of funds. Applicants must have an income of at least 3.5 times the tenant-paid rental amount, less any concessions or incentives.
If an applicant’s income is not sufficient, a guarantor may be required. If a guarantor is required, the guarantor's income must be at least 5 times the tenant's paid rent.
Residency History
All occupants 18 and over (except first-time renters) must have at least 12 months of verifiable, positive residency history immediately preceding the application.
If the applicant has owned their prior residence, their mortgage history will be verified through the credit report.
Employment
Applicant must supply 12 months of stable, verifiable employment. If an applicant has less than 12 months of employment history, an additional deposit or guarantor may be required.
Additional considerations are outlined in the full Application Criteria for applicants who are retired, self-employed, unemployed, or students.
Credit Screening
A credit screening will be conducted, and an applicant with an unsatisfactory credit report will be denied (excluding student loans and medical accounts).
The specific credit score requirement varies from property to property. See the property-specific application criteria to view the required score.
Criminal History Screening
All applicants will be screened for criminal history unless the property is in Seattle or another local jurisdiction that limits such screening.
Real Property Associates reserves the right to check the Sex Offender Registry, which may result in denial of tenancy, as permitted by Seattle law.
Section 8
If you are a holder of a Section 8 certificate or voucher and the property you are interested in is in the City limits of Seattle, we can work with you.
If you are a Section 8 certificate or voucher holder and your property of interest is outside the City of Seattle limits, we may be able to work with you. Please ask the leasing agent about the specific property.
