Lions Bay Properties

Rental Criteria and Application Disclosure

General Criteria

The following information will be assessed as part of the screening of any applicants for tenancy:

 Any requests for a tour, property information, or other enquiry must be accompanied with the
following information: Full name and target move-in date.
 Prior to scheduling any unit showing or property tour prospective applicants – and/or all those
requesting a tour or unit showing - must provide their current cell phone number(s).
 For security reasons, property tours are only scheduled with those who provide their full name,
phone number, email address, and target move in date. Current cell phone number and email
provided will be confirmed prior to tour. If these cannot be positively verified property tours will
not be conducted.
 In person unit showings are required before an application is accepted.
 Photos and/or videos are not allowed of unit, common areas, or exteriors.
 Unit showings are only provided when a unit is available. Once an application(s) is/are received
for an available unit showings will no longer be available unless the first-in-time (original)
application is declined, or the approved applicant(s) fails/fail to sign the lease within the
required time frame.
 Except in cases in which meaningful access or reasonable accommodation is requested, all
applications are screened on a first-come/first served basis. Applications must be complete
pursuant to SMC 14.08.050.A.1.b in order to be considered. Any omission that prevents us from
confirming that you meet all minimum criteria for tenancy renders the application incomplete.
 If you have limited English proficiency and need to obtain translation or similar services or if you
require a reasonable accommodation in the application process, you may submit a written
request for additional time to complete your application to [insert method of submission, e-
mail, drop box, office, et cetera]. If your request is granted, we may ask for verification of your
need for additional time that must be provided by the extended deadline for your application to
be considered complete..
 The application(s) is(are) completely filled out in entirety with no missing information.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted and will not constitute a “First-In-time”
application.
 Amongst other information, at the time of application the following information must be
provided on application and in person: Government issued photo ID; one month of most recent
pay stubs dated within one month of date of application; current and prior rental history for the
most recent 24 month period – including full address, apartment management company,
contact name, contact number, contact email; dates of occupancy, rental amount. Gaps of
rental history within the most current previous 24 month period prior to application will result
in application being denied.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE:
Rental history: Where an applicant has owned a primary residence for over 24 months and
within the last 2 months of application, AND the ownership can be verified via mortgage
payments, ownership of a primary residence may meet rental history requirement. See page 3.

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 Pay Stubs: Where an applicant is not currently employed and does not have paystubs, as an
alternative applicant(s) may produce a copy of current back statement and a copy of statement
directly preceding the current statement which shows cash reserves of a minimum of 6 months
gross rent (unit & WSG utilities). Alternative forms of income may also be accepted. See page 3.
 All information on the application for tenancy is truthful and factual. Applications containing
untrue and/or dishonest information – and/or misrepresented information – will result in the
application(s) being denied. If an application(S) is accepted and a lease signed based on untrue,
dishonest, and/or intentional misrepresentation the lease may be immediately terminated –
including after occupancy commences – as the law allows.
 We may contact any prior landlord(s) to confirm you meet the minimum standards in our
application criteria.
 Public records regarding civil court records
 Any other information provided by the applicant (such as anticipated length of tenancy, tenancy
commencement date, etc.)
 Any offers or proposals you may choose to make with us (additional rent or deposit funds,
extended lease term, guarantors or co-signers, etc.)
 A consumer report from Orca Information Inc., P.O. Box 277, Anacortes, WA. 98221.. In the
event of a denial of tenancy or any adverse action, you have the right to dispute the accuracy in
the consumer report and to request a free copy from TransUnion Consumer Regulations, 2
Baldwin Place, Box 1000, Chester PA. 19022. Phone: 1-800-888-4213.
www.transunion.com/myoptions.
 The landlord is prohibited from requiring disclosure, asking about, rejecting an applicant, or
taking an adverse action based on any arrest record, conviction record, or criminal history,
except for registry information as described in subsections 14.09.025.A.3, 14.09.025.A.4, and
14.09.025.A.5, and subject to the exclusions and legal requirements in Section 14.09.115.
 Applicant(s) must be on time for showing appointment, or applicant(s) must timely call to
reschedule. Failure to arrive within ten (10) minutes of appointment or calling to re-schedule
within 10 minutes of appointment will result in denial of the application.

NOTE: Application fees to Landlord’s tenant screening vendor must be received by that vendor before
the application can be processed

Rental History

 Applicants must have favorable rental history of at least 2 housing providers within the last 36
months. One of these references must be the applicant’s current housing provider, and the
second reference must be a reference from the housing provider immediately prior to the
current housing provider. Where applicant has lived in the same rental unit, and with the same
housing provider entity, within the last 24 months, a reference from the current housing
provider meets the 24 month requirement above. In order to meet with approval for Rental
History screening, each housing provider must verify applicant’s met the following
qualifications: No NSF payments, no legal notices posted regarding lease compliance, no
damage to unit or common areas outside of normal wear and tear, full compliance with the
lease and with no documented lease violations.
CURRENT COVID-RELATED GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDER AS AN EXCEPTION TO THE
ABOVE (Identified below): Payment history is only considered prior to March 2020 and 6
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 months subsequent to the end of Seattle’s current Covid-related emergency order which
prohibits housing providers from requesting payment history, or issuing Notices to Pay or
Vacate.
Notices to Comply or Vacate will be considered as grounds for refusal when and where as
allowed per law.
Any negative history from a prior landlord is grounds for denial of tenancy.
 Exception to above criteria: SMC 14.09.020 The landlord is prohibited from taking an adverse
action against a tenant based on eviction history occurring during or within six months after the
end of the civil emergency proclaimed by Mayor Durkan on March 3, 2020, and that the Seattle
Office for Civil Rights is the department that will enforce any violations of this ordinance.
 If your prior housing provider (s) does not respond to requested for information within 48 hours
of being contacted, application will be denied due to inability to verify rental history. You may
choose to provide any additional documentation that will reduce our need to verify your rental
history with your prior housing provider(s).
 We will accept proof of home ownership, occupancy, and mortgage payment history without
delinquencies in lieu of rental history.

Minimum Income/Credit Requirements

 Applicants must have collective income of at least 3 times the base rent. Applicants must
demonstrate current employment, and provide the most recent two months of payment history,
including all paystubs for the past two calendar months. Applicants may use alternative sources
of income as defined in SMC 14.08 and provide two months of payment history for that
alternative source. Except as provided in SMC 14.08 for individuals with rental housing
subsidies, total documented and verified income that does not meet this threshold will result in
denial of tenancy. This income requirement will be calculated based on the amount of the rent
for which the tenant is responsible for participants in a Section 8 or other subsidy program.
 Proof of adequate income (or cash reserves) to verify ability to pay rent on time throughout the
lease term via:
1. Verification of employment and salary/wages
2. Recent paystubs from verifiable employer
3. Proof of regular investment earnings, social security, or other form of governmental
rental supplement.
4. Any additional sources of income that applicant wishes to disclose (e.g., child or spousal
support, trust income, financial reserves, etc.)
5. Any rental subsidies you wish us to consider
6. Note: exceptions to minimum income requirements are applicable for Section 8/
subsidized applicants as provided in SMC 14.08.040(F).
 Each applicant must have a minimum credit score of 700, and favorable credit history free of
negative credit issues which may indicate that the applicant has a pattern of failure to make
timely payment of financial obligations. All accounts must be current. Any credit records shown
on a credit report as delinquent, charged off or unpaid are grounds for denial of tenancy.

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Other Minimum Standards

 Except where a reasonable accommodation is granted, a history of two or more instances where
tenant's behavior was reported to interfere with the health, safety, or peaceful enjoyment of
members of the community will result in denial of tenancy. This includes instances where abuse
of alcohol or illegal drugs was suspected.
 Reasonable likelihood that a past history or those acting under his or her control will cause
damage or destruction to the dwelling unit or surrounding property.
 Reasonable likelihood based on income or credit that the applicant will not be able to timely
satisfy the financial obligations of tenancy.
 Reasonable likelihood based on rental and personal history that the applicant(s) may cause
damage to the property, or become a nuisance to neighbors or the community.
 Due to the unavailability of the property. Even very well qualified applicants may be denied if
another application has already been approved. Please note that, while equivalent applications
are processed in the order received, such other factors as the requested date of the
commencement of tenancy, or an applicant offering a higher rental amount, may result in
priority of another application.
Note: In cases of multiple applicants intending to share the property together, disapproval of
one applicant terminates the application unless the non-disapproved applicant(s) elect to
submit their application without the disapproved applicant.

Note: We do not accept “comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports”.

Specific Information for Subject Property

 Smoking is prohibited.
 Lease term is one year (12 months), and all leases expire and terminate at end of term.
 Co-signers are not accepted.
 Guarantors are not accepted.
 Proof of Renter’s Insurance is required at time of initial occupancy, and at any time a future
lease is signed or on an annual basis, whichever is less. Required liability is $500,000.
 Minimum Security deposit is $1,400.00 for one bedroom apartments and $1,700 for two
bedroom apartments, except as otherwise noted in advertisement and lease.
 Last month’s rent is not required.
 Except as noted below, non-refundable fees are not required.
 When a pet has been approved by the housing provider via a pet addendum an additional
deposit, non-refundable fee and pet rent are required.

To Apply for Tenancy

 Applications are considered in the order that completed applications are received. The first
qualified applicant will be offered tenancy. Applications will not be reviewed until we receive
completed application, including payment in full for screening fees. Each adult occupant must
submit a completed, signed application and pay the screening fee before the group’s application
will be considered complete. Where more than one adult will occupy the unit, each adult must
meet all minimum criteria individually, provided that financial requirements may be satisfied by
the group as a whole.

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To Apply for Tenancy continued

A complete application must include all of the following documents and other information for each
adult occupant:

1. You must first tour the interior and exterior of the building. We do not allow photos or video
taken by others. We will provide photos as requested.
2. Please come prepared with information to apply for the apartment at your showing. We do not
accept online applications.
3. Fully completed application, without material omissions, for every occupant (over 18 years of
age or emancipated minor) with no material misstatements or omissions.
4. Valid government issued photo ID for all adult (over 18 years of age or emancipated minor)
occupants.
5. Documentation showing your ability to pay required deposits, non-refundable fees, and prepaid
rent prior to occupancy (inability to pay required deposits, fees or rent results in denial of the
application) – see income/credit requirements.

After Applying

Watch your email or check voicemail for any requests for additional information. You must provide any
requests for special accommodation within 72 hours per 14.08.050(3).

 If your application is approved, you will receive an offer of tenancy via the e-mail address and/or
text message number that you provide. You must sign the lease and all addenda, and pay the
first month's rent in full within 48 hours of the time we send the offer of tenancy or you will be
considered to refuse the offer and we will move on to the next applicant.

Upon Approval

If your application is approved, you will receive an offer of tenancy via the e-mail address and/or text
message number that you provide. You must sign the lease and all addenda, and pay the first month's
rent in full within 48 of the time we send the offer of tenancy or you will be considered to refuse the
offer and we will move on to the next applicant.

 Rent is not charged for any time before the lease commencement date, and second month’s
rent will be pro-rated except when the lease commences on the first of the month.
 At all lease signings, it is required to provide Lions Bay Properties with the declaration page of
your Renter’s Insurance policy declaration page with a minimum liability amount of $500,000,
the property address of 4250 34th Ave. W. Seattle WA 98199, and specific unit number, and an
effective date of the policy no later than the first day of tenancy. Lions Bay Properties LLC must
be named as an “Additional Insured”, with notification provided to the address:
P.O. Box 70865 Seattle, WA. 98127

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