Rental Application & Qualification Guidelines

Tenancy Process – Sacramento, California

California Property Investment Group, Inc.

Steps to Apply for a Rental Property

1. Review Qualifications
   
   Carefully read the application qualifications and guidelines outlined below.

2. Complete the Application
   
   Each adult (18 years and older) must submit a separate rental application.
   
   Note: Application processing fees are non-refundable once submitted.

3. Schedule a Viewing
   
   To schedule a property viewing, text a copy of your current photo I.D. at the time of your appointment request.

4. Submit Income Documentation
   
   Provide copies of your two most recent pay stubs or other verifiable income documents.

Application Qualification Guidelines

California Property Investment Group, Inc. has established the following criteria for rental application approval. Please read thoroughly before applying.

Application Timing

• Applications must be submitted prior to viewing the property.

• Once processed, application fees are non-refundable.

• Exceptions: If the property is rented before your application is processed, your fee will be refunded, or you may apply it toward another available property.

Photo Identification Requirements

Acceptable forms of valid identification (must be current, not expired or temporary):

• State-issued photo I.D. or driver's license

• U.S. passport or naturalization certificate

• Social Security card

Note: ID must be submitted prior to previewing the property.

Residency Verification

Applicants must provide rental history for the past three (3) years, including:

• Landlord contact information for verification

• Length of tenancy and rental payment history

• Record of any late payments, complaints, or lease violations

• Status of property condition at move-out

• Proof of proper notice upon vacating

• History of compliance with community rules

Evictions will result in automatic disqualification.

If you currently own a home, we will verify your mortgage payment and payment history.

Income Verification

All applicants must provide proof of legal, verifiable income. Combined gross monthly income must equal at least 3x the rent.

Acceptable documentation:

• Two recent pay stubs

• Recent tax return

• Bank statements

• Employer verification letter

• Profit and loss statement (self-employed)

• Social Security or other benefit statements

• Court-ordered support agreements

If applicable, please provide:

• Your HR contact’s full name, direct phone number, and company email address.

Credit Requirements

• A full credit report will be obtained as part of the screening process.

• Minimum credit score of 700 is required.

• Applicants must have a positive credit history, free of collections, judgments, or significant delinquencies.

• Applications with negative credit accounts may be denied.

• If one applicant in a group fails to meet the qualifications, the entire application may be denied.

• In borderline income situations, existing debts may be considered.

Automatic Denials

• Bankruptcies: Immediate denial unless fully discharged and documented.

• Evictions: Automatic denial – no exceptions.

• Foreclosures: Automatic denial – no exceptions.

Holding Deposit Policy

A holding deposit secures the property and takes it off the market while applicants prepare for move-in. It demonstrates a good-faith commitment to lease the unit.

Upon application approval:

• Applicants must pay the holding/security deposit immediately.

• First month’s rent must be paid within 14 days of approval.

Move-In Requirement: All applicants must be prepared to move in within 14 days of application approval.

Important Notes

• No co-signers will be accepted.

• If you have special circumstances to disclose (e.g., recent credit events, gaps in employment, etc.), please submit a written explanation along with your application. Include your full name and the property address you're applying for.

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Federal Fair Housing Compliance

California Property Investment Group, Inc. strictly complies with all Federal and State Fair Housing Laws, including Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status.

We reserve the right to deny any application that does not meet the above qualification criteria. For questions about the contents of your credit report, please contact the reporting agency directly. We are unable to discuss credit report details with applicants.