TENANT SELECTION CRITERIA FOR RENTAL
Limestone Ridge
Equal Housing – This community does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin and will comply with state and federal fair housing and anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to consideration of reasonable accommodations requested to complete the application process and the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The Development will comply with state and federal fair housing and antidiscrimination laws; including, but not limited to, consideration of reasonable accommodations requested to complete the application process. Chapter 1, Subchapter B of this title provides more detail about reasonable accommodations.
Screening criteria will be applied in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, including the Texas and Federal Fair Housing Acts, the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, program guidelines, and the TDHCA's rules.
Accepting Applications - Management will accept an application for rental from any and all interested persons. All persons desiring to apply for occupancy will be provided the opportunity to submit completed applications. It must be recognized that submission of an application neither guarantees the applicant housing nor obligates the property’s agent to provide housing. Admission and move-in is contingent upon verified qualification of the applicant and availability of an appropriate unit.
Written application, on the property’s Texas Apartment Association (TAA) form, must be made in order to be considered for residency. Application may be submitted by the applicant(s) in person, by mail, email, fax or by on-line service, if available.
Proof of identity will be required for all family members (such as driver’s license, state identification card, social security numbers for all family members)
Should the applicant be personally unable to complete the form, the applicant must be present to provide the information to the person that is completing the application form, or persons assisting the applicant must sign and date the application, indicate it was completed at the direction of the named applicant, and provide identification to management.
The application must be fully completed and signed by the adult member(s). Any information not readily available to the applicant, must be so noted on the application form by the applicant.
In order to process your application, management may need information/documentation to verify the following:
and older.
The screening criteria will be applied uniformly and in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, including Texas state laws, the Federal Fair Housing Act, the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and all Affordable Housing program guidelines. Information will be obtained and considered for all household members who are:
Reasonable Accommodation Policy – Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process or at any other time verbally or in person to the Property Manager. All requests will be responded to within seven (7) business days.
VAWA Policy - Property managers understand that, regardless of whether state or local laws protect victims of domestic violence, people who have been victims of violence have certain rights under federal fair housing laws. The intent of this Policy is to support or assist victims of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking as well as to protect victims and members of their family, from being denied housing as a consequence of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking.
If any applicant or resident wishes to exercise the protections provided in the VAWA, he/she should contact the owner/agent immediately. The owner/agent is committed to ensuring that the Privacy Act is enforced in this and all other situations.
The owner/agent will not assume that any act is a result of abuse covered under the VAWA. In order to receive the protections outlined in the VAWA, the applicant/resident must specify that he/she wishes to exercise these protections.
Compliance with Requirements Outlined in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA):
The VAWA was promoted for a noble cause to make the lives of victims of abuse easier and to prevent homelessness. Some key points provided in the Act include:
Certification and Confidentiality
When the owner/agent responds to a claim of protected status under the VAWA the owner/agent will request, in writing if appropriate, that an individual complete, sign, and submit the VAWA Certification Form (HUD form 5382) within 14 business days of the request. The owner/agent understands that the delivery of the certification form to the resident via mail may place the victim at risk, e.g., the abuser may monitor the mail.
Therefore, in order to mitigate risks, the owner/agent will work with the resident in making acceptable delivery arrangements, such as inviting them into the office to pick up the certification form or making other discreet arrangements. Owner/agent will respond to the request within three (3) business days of receiving completed certification with all required back up documentation.
If the resident has sought assistance in addressing domestic violence, dating violence or stalking from a federal, state, tribal, territorial jurisdiction, local police or court, the resident may submit written proof of this outreach.
In addition to submitting VAWA certification, the victim can submit one of the following:
The owner/agent will carefully evaluate abuse claims as to avoid conducting an eviction based on false or unsubstantiated accusations.
The identity of the victim and all information provided to owner/agent relating to the incident(s) of abuse covered under the VAWA will be retained in confidence. Information will not be entered into any shared database nor provided to a related entity, except to the extent that the disclosure is:
The VAWA certification provides notice to the resident of the confidentiality of the form and the limits thereof. The owner/agent will retain all documentation relating to an individual’s domestic violence, rape, dating violence or stalking in a separate file that is kept in a separate secure location from other resident files.
If the owner/agent determines that physical abuse caused by a resident is clear and present, the law provides owner/agent the authority to bifurcate a lease i.e., remove, evict, terminate housing assistance to that individual, while allowing the victim, who lawfully occupies the home, to maintain tenancy.
Owners/agents must keep in mind that the eviction of or the termination action against the individual must be in accordance with the procedures prescribed by federal, state, and local law. In the event that one household member is removed from the unit because of engaging in acts of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking against another household member, an interim recertification will be processed reflecting the change in household composition.
Lease Addendum: The owner/agent is required to attach the VAWA Lease Addendum, which includes the VAWA provisions, to each existing or new lease.
Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act: Each Applicant is provided a copy at move-in.
Denying Applicants - applicants will be denied for the following reasons:
Automatic Denial Felony:
Sex Offender Registration
Murder, Homicide, Manslaughter related offenses
Sexually Oriented offenses
Threat/Terrorist Related offenses
Automatic Denial Felony if offense is within the past 84 months:
Abuse/Assault and Battery related offenses
Theft, Robbery, Breaking and Entering related offenses
Abduction/Kidnapping offenses
Arson related offenses
Forgery, Money, Check related offenses
Prostitution, Solicitation related offenses
Fraud, Embezzlement, Tampering related offenses
Firearms, Weapons, Explosive related offenses
Narcotics Drug related offenses
Gang related offenses
Pornography related offenses
Stolen Property related offenses
Trespassing, Prowling related offenses
Environmental, Animal related offenses
Corruption of Minors related offenses
Automatic Denial Misdemeanor:
Murder, Homicide, Manslaughter related offenses
Sexually Oriented offenses
Threat/Terrorist related offenses
Automatic Denial Misdemeanor if offense is within the 24 months:
Abuse/Assault and Battery related offenses
Theft, Robbery, Breaking and Entering related offenses
Abduction/Kidnapping offenses
Arson related offenses
Forgery, Money, Check related offenses
Prostitution, Solicitation related offenses
Fraud, Embezzlement, Tampering related offenses
Firearms, Weapons, Explosive related offenses
Narcotics Drug related offenses
Gang related offenses
Pornography related offenses
Stolen Property related offenses
Trespassing, Prowling related offenses
Environmental, Animal related offenses
Corruption of Minors related offenses
If you do not meet our Screening/Eligibility Criteria, you will be provided a written explanation of the grounds for rejection within seven (7) days of application completion. If an applicant disputes the decision the application is considered incomplete until documentation is provided by the applicant to clear the dispute.
Occupancy Standards - There are no government program requirements relative to the number, sex or relationship of people who may share a bedroom. TAM Residential has established the following occupancy standards:
Bedroom size *Maximum # of Occupants
1 bedroom 3
2 bedroom 5
3 bedroom 7
Please note: Children that join the household after the start of a lease term will not cause a household to be in violation of the lease. Applies to all except for senior communities that meet the requirements of the Housing for Older Persons Act.
* TDHCA requirement. If development is required to utilize a more restrictive standard by a local governmental entity or a federal funding source please notate above and keep information available onsite for Department review.
Animal Policy and Animal Deposits - No animal, which may constitute a threat to a resident or the community, will be allowed. Only dogs, cats, birds or fish are allowed. Aquariums will be allowed with a 10-gallon maximum capacity. No more than two pets shall be permitted per apartment. Pet Deposit is $250.00 refundable, $250 non-refundable, plus $20/month pet rent per pet. All pets must meet the following requirements:
Boxer, Bull Terrier, Dingo, Giant Schnauzer, German Shepherds, Rottweiler, Pit/Bulls/American Staffordshire Terriers, Chow Chows, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Dobermans, Mastiffs, Huskies, Malamutes, Great Danes, Saint Bernard, Shar-Peis, Wolf-hybrids and other breeds of a vicious or aggressive nature or mixes of these breeds.
Tarantulas, Reptiles (snakes, iguana, etc.), Ferrets, Skunks, Squirrels, Rabbits, Raccoons, Rodents (rats, mice), Pot Belly pigs, other farm or exotic animals
The Resident understands that he will be assessed a lease violation penalty and may be asked to remove his pet from the premises if any of these rules are violated. Specific animal, breed, number, weight restrictions, pet rules, and pet deposits will not apply to households having a qualified service/assistance animal(s).
Changes in Household Designation Policy - At initial certification, this development determines your rent based on: Annual income calculated as dictated by the affordable program rules and the availability of the designations under which you qualify. Although you may have initially qualified at a lower designation, your rent may reflect a higher designation based on limited availability.
The development maintains a waiting list and are available to both new applicants and existing residents provided the household qualifies for such rent restrictions based on corresponding income qualifications.
Applicants or residents may not request multiple designations. To be placed on a waiting list, you must submit a dated, written request (unless a reasonable accommodation is needed).
Once a lower designation becomes available, the household available at the top of the waiting list will be contacted. You will have 48 hours to respond. To secure your new rent, you must begin the necessary certification to determine current eligibility for the lower rent designation under which you are applying and lease paperwork necessary to modify your rent amount. Failure to do so will result in being removed from the waiting list. Waiting lists for all designations are closed if there are more than 25. Under the Housing Tax Credit program, you are not required to move into another unit in order to change designations.
Waiting List Policy - Only fully executed TAA applications will be accepted and will be recorded by date. Applicants will be placed on a waiting list when the preferred unit is not available.
It is the applicant’s responsibility for reporting any changes such as address, family size and phone numbers. You are required to update your household information every three (3) months either by phone, email, or in writing to the rental office. Your name will be removed from the list if you fail to contact management every three months.
Handicap Accessible Unit Preference:
Before offering a vacant accessible unit to a non-handicapped applicant, management will offer such units as follows:
Non-Handicapped Accessible Unit Preference:
Management will offer available non-handicapped units as follows:
Additional Rent Restricted Units:
If the property has additional income/rent and occupancy restrictions we will provide a separate waiting list. All applicants are pre-screened prior to adding to the waitlist.
OPENING & CLOSING THE WAITING LIST
Once the waiting list has a maximum of 25 applicants, the acceptance of applications may be suspended. Notice of the suspension will be posted in the office where all Applicants can see. When the waiting list has five (5) applicants remaining, Management will reopen the waiting list to the public. Management will contact outreach agencies listed on the AFHMP when the Waiting List has reopened.
ASSIGNMENT OF APARTMENTS
An applicant will be offered an apartment of appropriate size and type. If more than one (1) such appropriate apartment is vacant and available, applicant may be given a choice. You will be notified when management will start processing your application for eligibility for an apartment. You will have three (3) days from the date of notification to schedule an appointment. If you do not respond to the application processing notification, management will notify you by letter that you have been removed from the waiting list. If the applicant rejects the vacancy offered, he/she shall be removed from the waiting list.
Unit Transfer Policy - Residents must complete a Unit Transfer Request to be reviewed by management.
Non-Renewal and/or Termination Notices –
Non-Renewal Notices:
For all Programs a 60-Day Written Notice will be delivered by posting the notice on the back of the front door of the unit or by hand to an occupant 16 years or older.
Termination Notices:
For HTC, BOND, HTC, TCAP, and Exchange Developments:
For HOME, TCAP-RF, and NSP Developments:
Other Policies - For Housing Tax Credit units:
No household can consist of all full-time students unless the household meets one of the following exemptions:
For HOME/TCAP-RF/NSP units:
Any adult household member that is either a part time or full time student must meet one of the following exemptions:
Fully Approved Deposit = $500
Conditionally Approved Deposit = $1,000
We offer a deposit alternative through Jetty. Ask for more details.
Grievance Procedure – If an applicant or resident disagrees with management policies, action or failure to act in accordance with the rental criteria or lease agreement the following procedures to mediate the resident disagreement with management will be:
*The property manager will forward to the supervisor
*Call the Corporate Office: (469) 294-4244
*USPS to the Corporate office at TAM Residential Management, 8400 Belleview Dr Suite #250, Plano, TX 75024
I understand and accept these qualifying standards and have truthfully answered all questions. I understand that falsification of Rental Application information will lead to denial of rental. Rental Criteria does not constitute a guarantee or representation that resident or occupants currently residing in the community have not been convicted or are not subject to deferred adjudication for felony. Management’s ability to verify this information is limited to the information made available by the agencies and services used. It does not ensure that all individuals reside in on or visiting the community conforms to these guidelines.
I have received a copy of the “Notice of Occupancy Rights” under the “Violence Against Women Act”.
Applicant Signature Date
Applicant Signature Date
Staff Signature Date