APPLICANT STATEMENT

I declare under penalty of perjury that the information listed in this application is true and correct. I hereby consent to allow, through its designated agent and its employees to obtain and verify my consumer information (including credit, (Credit Report, Fico Score) criminal, housing records and public records information) for the purpose of determining whether or not to lease an apartment to me. I understand that a review of my credit history will result in a hard inquiry on my report. I understand that should I lease an apartment, its agent shall have a continuing right to review my consumer information, rental application, payment history and occupancy history for account review purposes and for improving application methods. I understand that the application fee is non refundable even if the application is denied. I also understand that the $500 holding fee is due immediately and is nonrefundable after the application is approved.

Overall Standards

Fair Housing: This community does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin or any other class protected by applicable law.

Occupancy Standards: No more than two people per bedroom may occupy the apartment, unless there are special circumstances approved by Landlord. Infants up to twenty-four (24) months old are not considered for occupancy purposes.

Identification: All visitors must present a valid driver’s license or other U.S. or state-government issued photo identification in order to view the community. Non-U.S. citizens must present a valid passport or valid visa.

Application Standards and Process

Application for Residency: An Application for Residency must be completed for each applicant who will be living in the apartment and who has reached the age of majority under state law, which in most states is 18 years or older. Application fees, if applicable, will be collected before an application can be processed.

Investigations Standards: Landlord (or its designates) may conduct an investigation of applicant, including thorough personal interviews with applicant's current and/or prior landlord(s), employer(s), and/or others with whom applicant is acquainted. These inquiries may include information regarding applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, credit report, and criminal background. Landlord will attach a summary of applicant's rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to applicant's application.

Income History: Applicants must have a gross income source that can be verified and meets the minimum income requirements for the apartment being leased which are determined by multiplying the monthly rent by 3 month’s rent as determined by the community. Applicants may be required to provide income verification, including but not limited to a pay stub, a letter from an employer, the most recent W2, the most recent tax return and/or certified verification from company accountant or bank. In instances where sufficient income requirements cannot be met, this community may elect to accept pre-paid rent or a co-signer. In instances where sufficient income requirements cannot be met because of the applicant’s disability, the community will accept, at the applicant’s option, either pre-paid rent or a co-signer if requested by the applicant.

Credit History: Mt. Vernon/Jenkintown Garden Apartments may investigate and verify credit history. Landlord evaluates credit history information with a scoring method that weighs the indicators of future rent payment performance, but Landlord retains the right to reject an application no matter an applicant’s ultimate scoring. An unsatisfactory credit report can disqualify an applicant from renting an apartment, including one that reflects past or current bad debts, late payments or unpaid bills, liens, judgments or bankruptcies. If an applicant is rejected for poor credit history, the applicant will be given the name, address and telephone number of the credit reporting agency that provided the credit report but not be told the content of the credit report. An applicant rejected for unsatisfactory credit is encouraged to obtain a copy of the credit report from the credit reporting agency, correct any erroneous information that may be on the report, and resubmit an application.

Criminal History: Applicants, occupants and co-signers will not be accepted if they do not satisfy the criminal history inquiries required by or background investigation allowed by the residency application. However, Landlord does not guarantee or represent that residents and/or occupants currently residing at the community qualify under the criminal background criteria required by the residency application. Mt. Vernon/Jenkintown Garden Apartments maintains a strict policy prohibiting registered sex offenders from residing within our communities. This community reserves the right to investigate lists of registered sex offenders in any manner including online, in newspapers or by contacting state agencies.

Rental History: Information regarding payment and rental history of each applicant will be collected to verify tenancy. Any applicant who has been previously evicted by a court of law will not be accepted.

Employment History: Mt. Vernon/Jenkintown Garden Apartments may confirm employment and reported salary level.

Co-Signers(s):

In the event that a co-signer is required, he/she must complete an Application for Residency and meet the Resident Selection Criteria.  A co-signer will be fully responsible for the rent obligations of the Lease Agreement if the occupying resident(s) defaults.

New York City Tenant Fair Chance Act Pursuant to the laws of the federal government, New York State, and NYC Admin. Code § 20-207 et seq., WeiMark is required to provide you with the following disclosure: The application information you are about to enter will be used by this community's owner, property manager, real estate broker or designated agent (the "Owner") to procure a tenant screening report on you, and the Owner will use this report to determine your suitability for housing. If your application is denied or other adverse action is taken against you due to the tenant screening report, the Owner must tell you so, and how to contact the screening company to obtain a free copy of the report. You may dispute inaccurate or incorrect information on the report directly with the screening company. The Owner’s screening company is Weimark and can be contacted at 877-Weimark. Annually, you may order a free report from www.annualcreditreport.com, in addition to a free report from each national consumer reporting agency if adverse action was taken against you.