Application Process and Screening Criteria
Equal Housing
DRS follows the Federal Fair Housing Act and all state/local housing laws — no discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, national origin, or age.
Application Requirements
Fee: $75 per adult (non-refundable). Additional $130 if employer uses theworknumber.com.
Processing Time: 3–4 business days.
Required Documents: Photo ID, Social Security card, proof of income.
Accuracy: Incomplete or false applications are grounds for denial.
Income & Employment
Minimum: 3× monthly rent.
Rent cannot exceed 35% of gross income.
Self-employed: Provide CPA statement or tax returns.
Employment history: 6 months with current employer or verified transfer.
Alternative: Savings equal to 12 months’ rent.
Rental & Credit History
3 years of verifiable rental history or mortgage records.
No recent evictions, landlord debts, or major delinquencies.
Minimum combined credit score: 610 for standard approval.
Scores 550–609 may require $250–$1,000 risk mitigation fee.
Below 500: Declined.
Criminal Background
No registered sex offenders.
Felony/drug convictions reviewed case-by-case with owner approval.
Pet Policy
Pet rules vary; all pets screened via PetScreening.com.
No aggressive or mixed aggressive breeds (e.g., Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Doberman, Husky).
Max 2 pets; no puppies under 12 months; male cats must be neutered.
Deposits: $300–$600; monthly rent: $40–$100 based on “paw score.”
Lease & Move-In
Lease signing within 3 business days of approval.
Commencement date: within 7 days of signing (or when property is ready).
Move-in meeting covers lease terms, maintenance, and policies.