Criteria for Rental – Kensington Place Apartments

Equal Housing – This community does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

Identification – Each US Citizen who applies for an apartment must have a Social Security Number and a government issued picture identification card. Non-U.S. Citizens must provide a US government issued photo ID and an identification number.

Occupancy Standard – A maximum of two persons per bedroom are allowed. Persons under six (6) months of age are not considered in this calculation.

Age – Lease holder(s) must be 18 years or older, unless head of household. All occupants 18 years or older are required to complete an application, even if living with parent or guardian.

Income – Gross monthly income of household must be 2-1/2 times the monthly resident paid portion of rental amount. All sources of earned and unearned income must be verified in writing. Maximum household income guidelines are as follows:

MAXIMUM ANNUAL INCOME FOR RENT RESTRICTED APARTMENT HOMES ONLY

                1 person 2 people  3 people  4 people  5 people  6 people  7 people  8 people

60%         $25,620   $29,280   $32,940   $36,600   $39,540   $42,480   $45,360   $48,300

Employment – Applicant must 1) be employed with current employer for at least six months; 2) have current job and at least six months employment with previous employer; or 3) have Social Security or retirement benefits that meet property income requirement.

Rental History – Rental history at the current and previous residence must include satisfactory rental payment history, no eviction history, sufficient move-out notice and all lease terms fulfilled. Any debt owed to an apartment community must be paid in full. 

Credit – Unsatisfactory credit references or no credit history may result in the requirement of an additional deposit or denial.

Criminal Background – No applicant, resident or occupant may have been indicted, arraigned, or convicted of a felony charge. This includes persons who have received deferred adjudication and/or have not yet satisfied the probationary period of a deferred adjudication. Background for all adult occupants will be checked.

Animals – A maximum of 1 pet per apartment is permitted. Dogs whose breed or dominant breed weight exceeds 20 pounds at maturity are not accepted. The following breeds or partial breeds are not permitted: rottweilers, pit bulls, akitas, Dobermans, chows, German Shepherds, and Australian Shepherds. Exotic animals and reptiles are not accepted. Additional restrictions may apply. Support animals are not considered pets and are allowed to reasonably accommodate a handicapped leaseholder or occupant. All animals must be photographed by management before approval.

Application Fee – A $35.00 non-refundable application fee is required per person over the age of 18 years.

Administrative Fee – A $50.00 non-refundable administrative fee will be deducted from deposit upon move in.

Section 8 – All Section 8 Voucher holders are welcome to apply for residency and will be provided the same consideration as all other applicants.

Waiting List – Applicants are encouraged to enroll on the waiting list when a desired or appropriate apartment is not available at the time of application. Applicants must complete an application and pay the appropriate fees. Applicants are selected from the waiting list based on a first come-first served basis as qualified for the available apartment.

Disability Qualifications – A special needs individual person is defined as having a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activities (i.e. self-care, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning or working). Physical or mental impairments entail a lengthy list of infirmities which can include, but are not necessarily limited to, such diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech and hearing impairments, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Epilepsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Human Immune deficiency Virus (HIV) or (AIDS) infection, mental retardation, emotional illness, drug addiction (OTHER THAN ADDICTION CAUSED BY CURRENT ILLEGAL USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE), Alcoholism.

Certain apartments are constructed as handicapped accessible. If a handicapped person requests a handicap-accessible apartment that is currently occupied by a non-handicapped person, the non-handicapped person must move out of that apartment within 30 days.