Screening Criteria

Guide to Screening Criteria

These generalized screening criteria are intended to be used only as an informational guide to outline the information obtained during our application process.

Information contained in this literature shall not be considered comprehensive or imply approval of a submitted application, conditional or otherwise. The comprehensive criteria are listed on the online form in the Application online submission.

Occupants / Pets:  Income:
  • A government-issued photo ID is required at the time of application.
  • All adult occupants over the age of 18 must apply and be a party to the lease agreement.
  • While minors are not a party of the lease, anyone under the age of 18 must be listed as an Additional Occupant in the Application. Full names and dates of birth of any minors under the age of 18 must be listed in the application, and will also be listed in the lease as an Occupant.
  • Cats and Dogs are not accepted at some locations.  If approved, all pets must be disclosed.
  • Gross monthly earnings must be equal to or greater than 2.5x or 3x the rent amount, depending on the chosen location.
  • A minimum of 4 pay stubs or other documentation of regular earnings is required to verify income.
  • Self-employed individuals may be asked to provide tax-related documents.
  • Co-signers may be considered.
Credit Report:  Rental History:
  • EIG reviews credit information to consider overall credit health; EIG does not look for a minimum credit score.
  • A history of late payments with creditors, collection accounts, judgments, etc., may require an additional deposit.
  • Bankruptcies or foreclosures may require an additional deposit.
  • Balances owed or collection accounts related to medical or education debt are not considered when reviewing applications.
  • A minimum of 2 years prior, consecutive, positive rental history is required.  
  • First-time renters or background reports where rental verification cannot be obtained may require an additional deposit. 
  • Applicants with delinquent balances over $500 owed to former housing providers will not be accepted.  If balances owed are under $500, additional conditions may be offered.
  • Applicants with evictions on record may require an additional deposit.
Criminal History: (Driving-related excluded) Miscellaneous Reasons for Denial:
  • Gross misdemeanor convictions within the past 3 years will result in denial.
  • Felony level convictions within the last 7 years will result in denial.  Violent felony convictions within the last 10 years will result in denial.
  • Sex offenders and registered sex offenders with convictions at any level will be denied.
  • Failure to disclose criminal convictions may be cause to deny an application.
  • The applicant is under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the showing process
  • Applicant is exhibiting disrespectful, rude, or belligerent behaviors, and/or the applicant uses profanity toward staff or employees
  • The applicant is asked to leave the premises and refuses to do so
  • Applicant refuses to provide additional information as requested or fails to respond to such requests

 

EIG Property Management complies with all federal, state, and local Fair Housing laws.

 

For any other questions regarding our Screening Criteria, please reach out to info@eigpm.com or call us at 612-284-9382.

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