Before You Apply

Rental Qualifications

Review the qualifications and policies below before submitting your rental application.

Rental Qualifications

The Uptown Apartments processes all applications on a first come, first qualified, first served basis. It is the policy of The Uptown Apartments to offer equal housing to all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap status, familial status, or any other state or locally protected classification.

All applicants, 18 years of age and older, must complete a rental application and pay the applicable fees. The following rental qualifications apply to all applicants:

Below are the possible decisions:

  • Income Requirement: The total gross income required is a minimum of 2.7 times the amount of the monthly rent. Proof of income must be provided during the application process.
  • Good Credit Score
  • No Prior Eviction
  • Accept with Conditions: A guarantor requirement if the applicant(s) lacks sufficient income. Guarantors may not be used to offset unsatisfactory credit. The following applies to all rental applications with a traditional guarantor:
    • Only one guarantor per apartment is permitted regardless of the number of applicants.
    • An individual may only be a guarantor for one apartment at a time.
    • A guarantor must complete a rental application.
    • Guarantors are required to have a minimum gross income of 4 times the monthly rent.
    • When a guarantor is used, a security deposit equal to one (1) month's rent is required.
Government Rent Subsidy

Applicants with a government rent subsidy are provided with the option of providing lawful, verifiable alternative evidence of reasonable ability to pay rent instead of processing credit history.

  • Occupancy Standards: Maximum two people per 1 bedroom unit.
  • Renter's Insurance: Proof of renter's insurance for a minimum of $100,000 is required for the term of the lease from all applicants prior to move-in.

Pets

Pet Restrictions: Dogs are restricted by size (up to 35 pounds) as well as by breed. Cats and dogs must be spayed/neutered, licensed and inoculated as required by local law for each animal. Residents must keep license and inoculations current within the local municipality. All other types of animals must be caged. Reptile and fish tanks cannot exceed 25 gallons without management approval. Tanks exceeding 25 gallons will only be allowed in first floor apartments. Animals trained to assist blind, deaf, or other disabled individuals are always permitted.

Dog Breed Restrictions: Dogs are restricted by breed and The Uptown Apartments does not allow any of the following breeds or any mix of the following breeds:

Akita, Bullmastiff, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Mastiff, Shar Pei, Rottweiler, Pit Bull Terrier including Staffordshire Terrier, Am. Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier, Presa Canario or Wolf Dog.

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