Please read the following requirements below for you to understand our terms and conditions in renting our properties.
Harris Property Group, LLC (HPG) Application Disclosure
HPG Tenant Qualifications
Our credit policy is to thoroughly investigate everyone applying to HPG. All financially responsible parties living in our apartments and/or homes must be 21 years of age or older, qualify and sign a lease. Each applicant must qualify on his/her own ability and a picture ID will be necessary to verify applicant and addresses with the application. The following qualifications are to ensure uniformity in leasing standards to all applicants and compliance with local, state and federal governmental regulations.
Rental History – Applicant must have 1 year verifiable present and past rental and/or mortgage history. Positive rental is no more than one late payment and no more than one paid NSF check within the 1-year period. In addition, the resident must have no resident problem issues with current or prior landlord. If an eviction was filed, your application is automatically declined.
Employment / Income Verification – We verify your employment; name of employer; length of employment; any anticipated layoffs; gross salary. Your Gross Monthly Income must be 3 times the monthly rental amount. (to include a $100.00 monthly variance). If unemployed, you must show proof of unearned income that meets required gross monthly income ratio. If self-employed, applicant must provide copies of immediate past (2) years IRS tax returns and 6 month bank statements that supports income stated. If child support and/or alimony is to be considered as income to qualify, applicant must provide proof that child support has been received for the past six months and a copy of the court order to verify monthly amount awarded.
Credit Report – Applicant must have a good credit record with no late payments beyond 60 days. All credit must be rated acceptable per HPG guidelines. Should you have outstanding balances on utilities and/or apartment communities, a receipt showing proof that all balances have been paid in full is necessary to be considered for residency. Applicants with less than positive credit records, discharged bankruptcy, repossessions, or first-time renters may be considered with additional deposits and/or prepaid rent if approved by management.
Non-U.S. Citizen – You must qualify based on above in addition to providing a temporary social security number as issued for a temporary work visa. Applicant’s passport must be inspected to verify the time spent in the US is consistent with the residency disclosed on the rental application. We reserve the right, based upon our findings, to accept or reject your application.
Background/Police (Check) – All applicants 21 years or older leasing from HPG are subject to a background check. A Negative Background Check will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Positive Background is considered when: No record is found. All misdemeanor convictions will be evaluated based on the merit of the case. Negative Background Check includes: any felony convictions or guilty pleas committed (includes 3rd offense or greater DWI convictions) –OR- Violent crimes such as murder, rape, armed robbery and any sexual crime against children or adults committed at any time.
Vehicle Parking – All vehicles must have current licenses and inspection stickers as required by Georgia Law. No unlicensed or inoperable vehicles allowed on the property. Each apartment is allowed 1 parking spot. No boat, RV, trailer or commercial truck (more than 2 axles) storage allowed on the premises.
Pet Approval – No pets are allowed.
Occupancy Limits – Number of occupants per apartment shall not exceed:
- 1 Bedroom – 3 people
- 2 Bedroom – 5 people
- 3 Bedroom – 7 people
- 4 Bedroom – 9 people
- 5 Bedroom – 11 people
- 6 Bedroom – 13 people
- 7 Bedroom – 15 people
Fees Owed to Process Application – Non-refundable application fee may be required to process the application. Upon lease approval, your driver’s license or state identification card will be retained as part of your tenant file record. If your application is denied, all documents will be destroyed.
Disclaimer: All prospective residents are screened to meet the above qualifications based on information supplied by sources deemed to be reliable. There may be occasions wherein limited information is available or supplied for screening and events may have occurred since the application was obtained. We, therefore, do not warrant representation that these qualifications are absolute for all existing residents. HPG also reserves the right to offer residency to Corporate Companies. Corporate companies may utilize an independent screening process in qualifying their occupants.