Welcome to SHOCKCOR, INC. properties. Before you apply to lease an apartment home in our community, please take the time to review our screening criteria listed below. Please be prepared to pay the application fee as outlined in the property listing. In addition to this rental application, you will also be required to provide a copy of a valid form of identification and proof of income.

To complete this rental application, you must be prepared to provide 3 years of residential history as well as contact information for your rental references. You will also be asked to provide information on your monthly income, and please note that the minimum combined net income is required to be at least two times the monthly rent amount.

Each resident over the age of 18 must submit a separate rental application. A separate rental application must be processed on all prospective residents 18 years of age or older, and a non-refundable application fee of $50.00 is required for each applicant.

The prospective tenant bringing a Portable Tenant Screening Report must include a statement that there have been no material changes in the information. The screening report must have been prepared by an agency within the previous 30 days and must include the following information:
a. name;
b. contact information;
c. verification of employment and income;
d. last-known address; and
e. the following information for each jurisdiction where the prospective tenant has resided:
(i) a rental and credit history report; and
(ii) a criminal history record check.

A one-time administrative fee of $100.00 will be required at lease signing.

1. SMOKING – There will be no smoking of any kind allowed in the units by tenants or guests. Smoking will be allowed in outside designated areas which shall not be within fifteen (15ft) feet of the building.

2. RENTAL/MORTGAGE HISTORY – Applicant(s) must provide verification for current and previous residences. Rental history must be verifiable and include a prompt payment history, and no more than 2 late payments or 1 returned check in the last 12 months. For applicants who are homeowners, permission must be granted to verify payment history with the bank or lending institution.

3. RENT-TO-INCOME – Applicant(s) must have a verifiable source of net income that meets or exceeds two (2) times the monthly rent.

4. VERIFIABLE INCOME – Applicant(s) must have verifiable income of no less than 6 months within the last year. All sources of income will be considered. Acceptable income verification may include: two most recent pay stubs, intent to hire letters, proof of investments, trust funds, child support, alimony, social security, housing subsidy, or 6 months’ worth of savings account statements that shows an average savings equal to the total rent for the lease term. Self- employed applicants must provide two (2) years of completed tax returns, or certified verification from their company accountant or bank.

5. CREDIT – A credit report will be completed on all applicants to verify account credit ratings. The results will determine applicant’s eligibility to rent. An unsatisfactory credit report may disqualify an applicant from renting an apartment home at our community. An unsatisfactory credit report is one that reflects past or current bad debts, unsatisfied collections, late payments or unpaid bills, liens, judgments or bankruptcies. If an applicant is rejected for poor credit history, the applicant will be given the name, address and telephone number of the credit reporting agency that provided the credit report (but will not be told the content of the report).
• Minimum credit score of six (600) hundred, except for applicants with housing subsidies.
• Max outstanding collection balance shall not exceed one ($1000.00) thousand dollars with the exception of medical and student collections.

6. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND – An applicant or any member of an applicant’s family will not be accepted for the following:
• Have had a conviction or deferred adjudication for a misdemeanor or felony sex-related crime.
• Have had a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony.
• Have had any of the following criminal related misdemeanors: deferred adjudication, open warrant, terrorist related conviction, illegal drug related conviction, cruelty to animals related conviction, any crime against a person or property conviction, and/or active status on probation or parole resulting from any of the above.

7. GUARANTORS – Guarantors will only be accepted if an applicant is a full-time student.

8. OCCUPANCY GUIDELINES – Occupancy will be limited to two persons per bedroom, plus a child up to 18 months old. Should a household exceed the occupancy guidelines during the course of the lease term, residents will be required, upon the end of the current lease term, to transfer to a larger apartment home with additional bedrooms. Additional occupancy limits may apply according to government codes.

9. AUTOMATIC DENIAL FOR RESIDENCY – An applicant will be automatically denied for the following:
• Previous eviction or outstanding balance to a current/previous landlord.
• Exceeding occupancy limits.
• Falsified information on application.
• Criminal background.

10. ANIMALS – If the community accepts animals, the Applicant will be responsible for a $300.00 refundable additional deposit and $35.00 monthly pet rent (per pet). Aggressive breeds will not be permitted (Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Presa Canario, German Shepherd, Husky, Malamute, Doberman, Chow, St. Bernard, Great Dane, Akita, Terrier (Staffordshire), American Bull Dog, Karelian Bear Dog or any hybrid or mixed breed of one of the mentioned breeds). Exotic animals such as reptiles, rodents, poisonous and venomous animals are not allowed. Aquariums will be allowed with a 20-gallon limit (first floors only) and with proof of insurance for the entire term of the lease. Additional restrictions may apply including weight and age limits.

11. EQUAL HOUSING – Shockcor, Inc. is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. Shockcor, Inc. will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or any other specific classes protected by applicable laws. Shockcor, Inc. will allow any reasonable accommodation or reasonable modification based upon a disability-related need. The person requesting any reasonable modification may be responsible for the related expenses.