Southwestern Management And Realty Team

Happy New Year 2017!

We hope that your holidays were filled with joy and fun and that you were able to spend time with loved ones. Thank you to everyone that sent in goodies to the office for the holidays, the treats were devoured in a matter of moments with this group! We truly do apppreciate your thoughtfulness.

NOW IT’S BACK TO BUSINESS!

1099’s will begin being processed around the middle of January and sent out by January 31, 2017.

1099’s will be mailed out to the address that we have on file. If your address has changed, please notify David Mazey, Accounting Manager, 702.750.9725×227 or email at:

[email protected].

Please make sure that you are setup on PROMAS Central—online statements can be obtained through the website for your 2016 tax returns. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE REGARDING THIS…ALL INFORMATION IS ON THIS WEBSITE. If you need assistance in signing on, again, please contact David Mazey.

There have been some changes in the law regarding ADA (American Disabilities Act) primarily re-garding service dogs. More to come on that. Tenants with disabilities are now a protected class and even if you don’t want animals—it may no longer be a choice. You have already been notified about what SMART will be doing with security deposits—this info was sent about a week ago.

Last but not least, again we want to take this opportunity to let you know how much we appreci¬ate your business. SMART received this prestigious award (below) if it hadn’t been for you. SMART is looking forward to a banner 2017 as we continue to grow and service great Owners like yourselves! Keep the properties coming! SMART was named Best Property Management in 2015

SMART Rental Qualifications

The following are Southwestern Management And Realty Team’s (SMART) guidelines for renting a property through SMART. Each and every application will be reviewed by a member of SMART and could be adjusted depending on credit/income and the application itself. Please be truthful!

Rental Qualifications

  • Applicant MUST be 18 years or older and application fee is $65.00 per person and is non-refundable.

Credit

  • Minimum score of 650
  • No EVICTIONS in the past 5 years
  • No utility collections (gas, power, water)

Income Verification

  • Income MUST be 3 times the monthly rent for good credit 650+ and 4 times if applicant has poor credit but good income.
  • MUST be verifiable
  • MUST be with current employer for at least 6 months.
    **If self-employed—CPA financial statements and/or tax returns are acceptable.

Employment History

(you could be required to show proof if requested, paycheck stubs, etc.)

  • Verifiable employment history for the past 3 years
    **If self-employed/retired/not employed—can verify income with signed tax returns and/or bank statements.

Rental History Verification

  • Verify for the past 3 years
  • Must provide: Landlord Names, and phone number, email (if available) on the online application.

Criminal Background Check

SMART does check—Criminal, Sex Offender and Terrorist database

  • NO sex offenders
  • NO crimes—violent crimes, prostitution, domestic violence, possession of weapons or illegal drugs

Pets

MUST be 30 pounds & under & absolutely no violent breeds—ask SMART for the Pet Policy

  • 2 pets max
  • NO ferrets or snakes
  • NO Dangerous, poisonous or illegal pets
  • NO aquariums larger than 10 gallons

Emotional Support pets are NOT considered a Service Animal and not under ADA laws.

SERVICE ANIMALS ARE OF COURSE ACCEPTED AND WILL REQUIRE THE PROPER GOVERNMENT ISSUED DOCUMENTATION.