Application Process & Fees

Thank you for applying for a rental home with Lampert Properties LLC. We would like to cover some of our policies and procedures for transparency.

Viewing the Property

• We require you to drive by the property before we will schedule a viewing. (Please do not disturb current occupants.)
• Applicant must be able to move in on the availability date indicated.
• Please note the pet restrictions in our screening criteria.

Our requirements

Please include the following with your application.

• Your application
• A non-refundable $50.00 screening fee per adult (18 or older) – If using PayPal fee may apply
• A copy of an ID for all adults applying
• Income verification (paycheck stub, etc.)
• Copy of your renter’s insurance policy at the time of signing your Reservation Agreement (per ORS 90.222)
• Please read below for our specific screening criteria. We process applications in the order they are received. The first person to submit the application and fee will be considered first. We will refund your screening fee if a previous application is approved ahead of yours.

Application Process Steps

Your application can be created by selecting on of our Rental Properties for rent.

• 1. Navigate to our For-Rent tab in the menu.
• 2. Select the property you desire and click Apply Now
• 3. Please make sure you fill out the application as complete as possible to prevent delay.
• 4. Please upload a copy of your Photo ID and Social Security Card along with proof of income.
• 5. Once you complete all the steps you will be prompted to pay the appropriate number of screening fees.

Processing the Application

There are 4 possible outcomes.

Viewing the Property

• We accept your application
• Conditional approval requiring an additional month of security deposit
• Conditional approval requiring a qualified cosigner
• Denial of your Application In order, to avoid a denial of your application all documentation must be submitted within 24 hours of your application. If we approve your application, you will have 24 hours to sign the necessary documents and pay the required amount per the lease or execute a reservation deposit agreement which will be forfeited if any of the applicants fail to occupy the property. Furthermore,if applicants fail to timely take the steps required above, they will be deemed to have refused the unit and the next application for the unit will be processed.

Cosigner Requirements

• Very good established credit will be required.
• Home ownership preferred, but will consider long standing positive rental history.
• Must have income of at least 3 times the rent and provide written proof of income.
• A cosigner is only an option where an applicant has insufficient verifiable income, lacks credit history or lacks rental history.
• One cosigner is responsible for all occupants on the lease.

Security Deposits

• When renting a home with us we collect a security deposit and pro-rated rent for the number of days left in the month.
• Security Deposit amounts are typically one month’s rent.
• Pro-rated rent is determined by the amount of one month’s rent X 12 months / 365 days X the number of days in the first month that you will be occupying the property.
• Your security deposit and first month’s rent must be paid by certified funds such as a money order or cashier’s check. (Personal Checks & Cash will not be accepted)
• It is the tenant’s responsibility to put the utilities into their name for which they are responsible before their move in date. Additional instructions will be provided for you once you are approved for the property.

Rental Agreement & Fees

• Rent is due to our office on the first of each month and late after the fifth.
• Late fee is $100.00 or 10% of the monthly rent amount, per occurrence.
• Dishonored checks (NSF checks) shall be treated as unpaid rent subject to the late fee and, in addition, shall be subject to an NSF fee of $35.00.
• In addition, tenants may be charged any statutory fee provided by law.
• After the tenant, has tendered one check that is dishonored, all future checks must be tendered in the form of cashier’s checks or money orders.
• Repairs or maintenance of tenant caused damages and cleaning above normal wear and tear during occupancy or at termination will be billed at $55 per hour as assessed by the landlord.
• Tenant(s) shall immediately report in writing, all malfunctions of equipment, failure of essential services or need for repair.
• Damage caused by tenant such as stoppage of waste pipes or overflow of toilets, bathtubs or sinks shall be paid by tenant as well as any damage to walls & floors caused by failure to disconnect exterior faucets during freezing weather.
• Any damage caused because of Tenant supplied appliances (ie washing machine, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, etc.) shall be the responsibility of the tenant to pay for and/or repair.
• Tenant shall be assessed a minimum of $50.00 for each and every violation of this rule.
• Charge for early lease termination by tenants is equal to 1.5 months’ rent.
• Tenant(s) is to use the premises for a dwelling unit and not conduct any commercial activity or services for compensation in or on the property without the PRIOR written consent of landlord. Child care shall be considered a business and shall not be conducted for any reason.

General Criteria

• Legible identification with a picture will be required.
• Each applicant will be required to qualify individually or as per specific criteria areas.
• Inaccurate or falsified information will be grounds for denial of the application.
• Any individual currently using illegal drugs or whose tenancy may constitute a direct threat to the health and safety of any individual, the complex, or the property of others will be denied tenancy. Applicants making any derogatory statements and/or show combative behavior at any time during the application process will be denied tenancy.

Income Criteria

• Monthly gross income of at least 2.5 times the stated rent is required and must be from a verifiable legal source.
• Large liquid saving/investment accounts may be used to qualify in lieu of income. Current balance must be at least 5 times the amount of rent paid over the entire lease.
• A combination of income and savings may be considered.
• If applicant holds a Housing Voucher, Monthly gross income of at least 3 times the portion of rent that the tenant is responsible for paying, per their voucher. The income must be from a verifiable legal source.

Employment Criteria

• Tenants must provide written verification of current employment with year to date information.
• Tenants accepting a new job must present an employment offer letter with start date and wage/salary terms.
• Self-employed applicants will be verified through state corporation commission and will be required to provide tax returns or financial statements from the most recent year filed to show income.

Rental Criteria

• One year of verifiable contractual rental history from a current/former third party landlord or home ownership is required. Less than one year history will require a cosigner or result in denial of the application.
• Five years of eviction-free history is required or the application will be denied.
• No more than three non-payments of rent notices or three dishonored checks in the past one year period or the application will be denied.
• Discovery of rental history reflecting unpaid damages or unpaid rent will result in denial of the application.

Credit Criteria

• Lack of credit, negative credit, or adverse debt showing on a consumer report may require additional deposit equal to one month’s rent, a qualified cosigner, or result in denial of the application.
• Five or more unpaid collections (not related to medical expenses) will result in denial of the application.

Cosigner Requirements

• Very good established credit will be required.
• Home ownership preferred, but will consider long standing positive rental history.
• Must have income of at least 3 times the rent and provide written proof of income.
• A cosigner is only an option where an applicant has insufficient verifiable income, lacks credit history or lacks rental history.
• One cosigner is responsible for all occupants on the lease.

Criminal Conviction Criteria

A denial of the application may result if the following is found:

• Any felony conviction, guilty plea, or no contest plea for any crime, included but not limited to, serious injury, kidnapping, death, arson, rape, sex crimes, or extensive property damage. Any misdemeanor conviction, guilty plea, or no contest pleas included but not limited to, assault, intimidation, property damage, weapon charges, or any sex-related.
• A conviction, guilty plea, or no contest plea in the last five years for any B or C misdemeanor which includes but is not limited to those involving criminal trespass, theft, fraud, dishonesty, or prostitution.
• Pending charges or outstanding warrants for any of the above will result in the suspension of the application process until the issues are resolved. No unit will be held waiting resolution of the pending charges.

Occupancy Policy

• In most cases, only two people per bedroom are permitted with an exception of children under 2 years old.
• Each applicant over the age of 18 must submit an application and pay the screening fee.

REMOVING OR TAMPERING

It is a violation of law to remove or tamper with a properly functioning smoke detector or alarm, including removing working batteries or non-payment of electrical service which renders the device inoperative. > Should the tenant or someone under their control cause the smoke detector to be inoperative the landlord may assess a penalty of $250.00 and/or terminate the rental agreement.

KEYS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

If all keys, garage door openers and Carbon Monoxide Detectors or their User Manual(s) initially given to tenant(s) are not returned upon move out, $15 per key, $75 per garage door opener and $70 per Carbon Monoxide Detectors will be withheld from the security deposit. Typically, Lampert Properties LLC does not have copies of mail keys for security purposes. If no mail key is given tenant is responsible for obtaining a key from the post office that services their address. Frequently the post office will charge a fee of approx. $25-$50

A $50 fee will be imposed for the following rental agreement violations:

• Late payment of utility
• Failure to clean pet waste
• Failure to clean garbage/rubbish
• Parking violation or improper use of vehicle.

Rental Criteria for Residency

At Lampert Properties LLC, we are committed to selecting tenants fairly and without discrimination regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, disability, marital status, source of income, sexual orientation including gender identity, honorably discharged veterans / military status, and domestic violence victims.

Smoking/Pets/Medical Marijuana

• Smoking is not allowed in any of our rental properties. Some properties may not allow smoking on the entire premises.
• Typically, no more than two pets are allowed on any of our properties. No breeds with violent tendencies or uninsurable breeds such as, but not limited to, Pit Bulls, Rottweiler, German Sheppard, or Dobermans are allowed.
• Some properties may have more restrictive pet policies.
• No pet that has any history of violence or destroying property will be allowed. No kittens or puppies under one year old are allowed. Lampert Properties LLC Real Estate reserves the right to verify that pets did not cause harm or damage through third party landlord or past landlord.
• The security deposit will be increased by $500 for every approved pet.
• We prohibit growing any marijuana, for any purpose, on any part of the premises, including common areas.

Disabled Accessibility

Lampert Properties LLC allows existing premises to be modified at the full expense of the disabled person. We may ask that the disabled person agrees to restore the premises to the original condition at their expense. We require:

• Applicant seeks landlord’s written approval before making modifications.
• Written estimate by licensed and qualified contractor specifying the details of the work to be done.
• Appropriate building permits and licenses required are made available to landlord.
• Additional deposit for the restoration may be required.