Interested in applying for one of our rentals? You may apply for a home  “ONLINE” on our website by clicking on the “Apply Now” button on the property you like. You may also apply in our office using our Rental  Kiosk or by a paper application available in our office. Along with the application, you must also provide a Copy of your Driver’s license or State ID  and supply copies of your most recent paycheck stubs. Please note that applications will not be processed without the paid application fee. If you do not provide all of the supporting documentation may result in a delay in processing your application or the denial of your application.

A  Sierra Vista Realty online “Rental Application” is required from EACH  person over 18 years of age who will be residing on the property. Sierra  Vista Realty “Rental Application” must be completed in its entirety, be signed by the Applicant (s), and be submitted with a $50 application fee; paid online via a credit or debit card or in person with certified funds; money order or cashier’s check made payable to Sierra Vista  Realty. Sierra Vista Realty will not process incomplete application(s),  nor will the Applicant be considered for the available property and the property will remain on the market.

Sierra Vista Realty requires a payment of $50.00 per Applicant over 18, which is to be used to screen the Applicant concerning credit history and other background information and to offset the costs associated with the processing of the Applicant’s application. If an actual credit report has been processed for the Applicant, the credit check(s) fee will not be refunded for any reason. If an actual credit report has not been processed for the Applicant, the credit check fee will be refunded within ten (10) business days from the date of deposit into the Sierra Vista Realty account. Please note that applications will not be processed without the application fee paid.

Policies on pets vary according to the property. Most properties will allow up to two (2) pets less than 35 pounds and older than 18 months old.  However, none of the properties permit cats and the following breeds of dogs that may prevent a homeowner from securing homeowner’s insurance:  Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd,  American Pit Bull, Rottweiler, or Siberian Husky (Exceptions: Assistive  Animals Only). Pet deposits are strictly enforced. If a pet is approved there is a $250-dollar pet deposit that will be required to be paid before move-in or before the pet is acquired. Animals are only allowed with prior approval of the property owner and Sierra Vista Realty. Upon move-out, the property must be professionally treated for odor. As a pet owner, you must accept full responsibility for your pet. The ability to have a pet is considered a privilege and not a right. Pets must be approved through PetScreening.com. 

Sierra Vista Realty reviews four (4) areas of the completed Application  Package during the qualification process – Credit History, Criminal  History, Rental/Ownership History, and Income Level. To qualify for the available property with Sierra Vista Realty, the Applicant must have a  minimum of two (2) years of established credit history in good standing,  Two (2) years of verifiable references from present and previous landlord, and gross income of approximately (3) three times the monthly rent amount. Married couples and related residents over 18 may combine income. All non-related persons must each meet the income requirement individually. We must be able to verify your employment history. If you are self-employed, we will need tax returns for the last 2 years or verification of income through bank statements. Proof of employment may be established by providing the last two (2) consecutive pay stubs. If you are combining incomes to qualify, please provide a source of income for each Applicant. Proof of income may be established by providing a  copy of the offer letter of employment from the Applicant’s new company or by providing bank statements with balances equivalent to or greater than the gross income requirement listed above.

If the Applicant does not meet the above qualifications standards, in some cases, the following cures may be used at the sole discretion of the Homeowner only.

Guarantors/Co-signers, in some cases, may be used to cure lack of credit, insufficient gross monthly income (within $1,000.00) of the required amount), little or no rental history, or lack of stable income for six  (6) months or longer. Guarantors/Co-signers will not work for bad credit or accounts in collection. A Higher Security Deposit of no more than 1+1/2 times the rental amount, in some cases, may be used to cure lack of credit,  insufficient gross monthly income (within $1,000.00 of the required amount),  little or no rental history, or lack of stable income for six (6)  months or longer.

If the Applicant knows they have something derogatory in their application package, please be prepared to be denied. Applicant(s) should not apply unless they are certain they want the property.

Please be advised that Sierra Vista Realty will obtain, on behalf of the owner, credit and criminal report for EACH Applicant over 18 years of age who will be residing on the property. By signing the “Rental  Application” online (digitally) or on paper the Applicant authorizes  Sierra Vista Realty and/or agent(s) to obtain credit, criminal,  eviction, and sex offender report(s), to contact Applicant’s present and previous employer(s), bank(s), personal reference(s) and Applicant’s presents and previous landlord(s). Sierra Vista Realty uses an outside agency/vendor to process all application packages. Generally, during normal business hours, the credit report is obtained within  24-48 hours after processing has begun. The lengthiest part of the application process is reference verification. If Applicant knows that one or more of their references may be difficult to contact, please let Sierra Vista Realty know in advance or provide alternate contact telephone numbers. Additionally, if there is anything negative on the Applicant’s credit history or if Applicant’s employer, present,  and or/previous landlord(s) would not recommend the Applicant as a  resident, then, please provide a detailed explanation with the completed application package. We do not rent to anyone as leaseholders with open collections accounts, liens, judgments, or open bankruptcies.

Bankruptcy –  may be cured with a guarantor or higher security deposit if the bankruptcy has been discharged or has occurred at least three (3) years ago and all current obligations have been paid promptly.  Eviction – Applicants may not qualify for a property with Sierra Vista  Realty if they have ever been evicted; Evictions will be reviewed on a  case-by-case basis and will only qualify with the owner’s written consent.  Judgments – If Applicant has any judgment(s), the Applicant will be required to pay the judgment amount in full, provide proof of payment, and may be required to provide a guarantor and/or higher security deposit amount.

To qualify as a Guarantor for an Applicant with Sierra Vista Realty,  Guarantor must have five (5) years of excellent to good credit history.  The guarantor will not qualify as a Guarantor with a negative credit history. Additionally, Guarantor must have at least five times (5X’s)  the monthly rental rate in verifiable gross income. All income must be verifiable and must have been stable for at least six (6) months or longer.

All occupants over 18 will be checked. No one convicted of a violent or property crime, or any recent felony, will be approved.

Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. Processing is typically completed within 1 to 2 business days. Being a representative of the owner, and working in their best interest, we will choose the best application if more than one has applied.

After your application has been approved; earnest money will be required to take the property off the market. The house will remain on the market until earnest money is received. Earnest money must be paid by money order or cashier’s check. No cash or personal checks are accepted. Once the earnest money is received, any other applications on the same property will be held in backup status. You will then be contacted to schedule an appointment to sign your lease agreement.
 

If Sierra Vista Realty approves Applicant, Applicant agrees to execute  Sierra Vista Realty Tenancy Agreement and all incorporated addenda for the property before move-in date and agrees to pay the first (1st)  month’s rent (pro-rated if a move-in date other than the 1st of the month)  and all required security and pet deposits.
 

Applicant agrees that ALL parties to the Tenancy Agreement be present together at one specified time during Sierra Vista Realty, normal business hours Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5:00 pm to sign the Tenancy Agreement.

Earnest  Money is good faith money (that gets applied toward your move-in costs)  that you will rent the property if we take it off the market. Earnest money equal to fifty percent (50%) of the listed monthly rental rate is required once the Applicant/Applicants have been approved. The house will remain on the market until earnest money is received and will hold the property for up to 7 days. The amount of earnest money may vary from each property. However, the earnest money will never be less than  $500.00. This earnest money is non-refundable should the tenant not take possession of the property on the date designated on the rental agreement. Methods of payment for the Earnest Money must be paid in certified funds; money order or cashier’s check made payable to Sierra  Vista Realty.

Should the Applicant’s application be declined for any reason, the  Applicant will be notified in writing via mail to the current address listed on the application or via email.

The first (1st) month’s rent will be due and payable when the tenancy agreement is signed and is a pro-rated rental amount based upon the tenancy agreement start date. Payment for the first (1st) month’s rent must be paid by certified funds (cashier’s check or money order  ONLY!), made payable to Sierra Vista Realty before the move-in date.

Sierra  Vista Realty, standard security deposit is generally between to one  and one and a half month’s rental rate plus pet deposit if applicable, which will be due  upon move-in. All deposits must be paid in full upon move-in and by  certified funds (cashier’s check or money order ONLY!) , made payable to  Sierra Vista Realty. The security deposit is not to be used as last  month’s rent.

We do Business in Accordance with the Fair Housing Act. (The Civil Rights  Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988). IT  SHALL BE ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF RACE,  COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL) DISABILITY, FAMILIAL STATUS  (HAVING ONE OR MORE CHILDREN), OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. In the sale or rental of housing or residential lots, In advertising the sale or rental of housing, In the financing of housing, In the appraisal of housing, In the provision of real estate brokerage services, Blockbusting is illegal  Anyone who feels he or she has been discriminated against should send a complaint to: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant  Secretary of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Washington, D.C.  20410.

RENTAL  PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL INFORMATION  SHOULD BE VERIFIED WITH THE RENTAL AGENT. Broker and Agents represent the property owner. City rental tax, where applicable, is payable in addition to the rental price. Rental prices reflect contract terms of a  one-year lease, and approval of tenancy is based on approved credit.