833-842-2306 - After Hours (Emergency Only)

860-213-8333

333 Long Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340

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Rental Application Criteria

In order to apply to rent one of our properties, you will be asked
to provide the following information.

Income Verification

  • 5

    Applicant's gross monthly income (pre-tax) must be at least 3 times the monthly rental rate.
  • 5

    Co-signer’s gross monthly income must be at least 4 times the monthly rental rate.
  • 5

    Adjustments may be made based on:

    • Length of Employment: Duration at current job.
    • Job Stability: Likelihood of continued employment.
    • Years in Industry: Consideration for recent career changes.

Credit History

  • 5

    Applicants and co-signers must pass credit check requirements to avoid future financial issues. Key factors evaluated include:

    • Credit Rating: General credit score and rating.
    • Payment History: Prefer accounts in good standing with consistent payments.
    • Utility Collections: Presence of utility collections is a red flag.
    • Bankruptcy: Time since filing and current status of accounts post-bankruptcy.
    • Judgments/Unlawful Detainers (Evictions): Unpaid judgments to previous landlords or any evictions are red flags.

Current and Past Residency

  • 5

    We obtain rental references from current and past landlords, covering at least 3 years of history. Co-signers’ rental or home ownership history is also examined.
  • 5

    Landlords are asked the following:

    • Payment Timeliness: Did the applicant pay on time? Frequency of late payments?
    • 3-Day Pay or Vacate Notices: Presence of notices or evictions leads to disqualification.
    • Notice to Vacate: Was proper notice given before vacating?
      Pets: Were pets kept, and if so, were there any behavioral issues or damage caused by pets?
    • Complaints: Were there complaints? If so, what were they, and how frequent?
    • Security Deposit: Was the full deposit refunded? If not, what were the reasons for withholding funds?
    • Re-Rental Consideration: Would the landlord rent to the applicant again? A negative response may result in disqualification.

Background Check

  • 5

    We perform a thorough background check for any of the following concerns:

    • Felonies, Convictions, and Criminal Charges: Includes past and ongoing charges.
    • Public Records: Examination of relevant public information.
    • State/Court Records: Any past or current court records.
    • Sex Offender Status: Check for registered or unregistered status.