Southwestern Management And Realty Team

Tenant Newsletter — April 2016

This &  That!

Please remember—this is the time of year weeds like to spread and bloom.  If you see them, take a few minutes and pull to avoid a wonderful HOA violation.

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Lease Renewals are constantly being sent out when leases are due.  When you receive the package, please take a moment, fill out and return to us as soon as possible. Yearly inspections have started.

KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENTS!

Packages are only sent 1 time!

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As you know, Goin’ Postal is charging anyone who brings in rent a $2.00 service fee.  This is their deal, not SMART, please don’t be upset with us. If you are in the area and would like to drop your rent, please do so.

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Watering Restrictions: For March and April you can water 3 days a week.

Group A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Group B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Group C: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Group D: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Group E: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Group F: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

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Remember: work Requests MUST be in  writing.  

Rent Checks: Please make sure that your rent checks are made payable to SMART or Southwestern Management And  Realty

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Are you tired of renting ?

Remember—SMART might have the house for you! We have capable agents who can find you the home of your dreams.

If you are thinking about buying, let me know and I can get you in touch with a SMART agent.

PDF Version of SMART Newsletter for Tenants — April 2016

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.