The Home Company — Rent Qualification Policy

Qualifications

Application & Screening Process

The application review process may take up to 72 business hours to complete once a completed application and all required documents are received. If all required documents are not received within 72 business hours of application submission, or if required applications from additional adult occupants or co-signers are not submitted, the application will be cancelled. Applicants may reapply at a later time by submitting a new application and fee.

Move-In Requirements

Upon approval, applicants must complete all the following within 24 hours, unless otherwise agreed in writing:

Three business days prior to move-in, tenants must:

Move-in must occur within 30 days of the property's availability date or the application submission date, whichever is earlier. Preference is given to applicants ready to move within 14 days of application or availability date to reduce vacancy time.

Income & Employment

Rental Verification Form

Credit Requirements

An unsatisfactory credit history can disqualify an applicant(s) from renting with The Home Company. In addition to the score, an unsatisfactory credit history is one that reflects:

If an applicant is rejected due to poor credit history, they will be notified by email and provided the name, address, and telephone number of the credit reporting agency that furnished the credit information, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Applicants are encouraged to obtain a copy of their credit report, dispute any incorrect information, and reapply after corrections are made.

The Home Company reports rent payment history to Experian RentBureau.

Rental History

We encourage all applicants to complete and submit a rental verification form or letter of recommendation from their previous landlord(s) covering the last 3–5 years. Applicants should submit the completed forms with their application. The rental verification form is available on our website and must be signed by the landlord. Verification from family members is not an acceptable form of rental verification.

Failure to obtain rental verification can delay or result in the denial of an application. If we are unable to obtain valid rental history information within 72 business hours of an application being submitted, the application will be cancelled. The applicant may request to reactivate their application within 15 days if rental verification is obtained by submitting a written request to leasing@homecotucson.com.

Rental Verification Form

Applicants may be denied for:

Homeowners: Provide verification of ownership and mortgage status. If you have no verifiable rental history due to owning a home, please provide a written statement detailing your homeownership history and the current status of your mortgage(s). This may include the address of the property(ies), dates of ownership, lender(s), payment status, and whether the property is still owned or has been sold.

No verifiable rental history or history of homeownership: A co-signer will be required.

Smoking Policy

Animal Policy

Renter’s Insurance Requirement

All tenants must maintain renters insurance throughout the lease with:

All insurance documents must be uploaded to the tenant portal and approved at least 24 hours before move-in.

Insurance (LLIP) – Lessor’s Legal Liability Insurance Policy

If a tenant does not provide proof of a qualifying renters insurance policy before lease signing or fails to maintain it during the lease term, The Home Company will automatically enroll the tenant in the Lessor’s Legal Liability Insurance Policy (LLIP).

LLIP Monthly Cost:

What LLIP Covers:

What LLIP Does Not Cover:

LLIP is not a substitute for renters insurance. It does not protect tenant property or provide coverage for temporary housing or liability claims. Tenants will not be reimbursed by LLIP for loss or damage to their personal items.

Criminal History

Applicants may submit a written statement detailing their criminal history to be reviewed along with their application if they request additional consideration.

Utilities

Housing Vouchers

Fraud & Incomplete Applications

Application Submission

The Home Company is not responsible for fraudulent activity, including online scams or false listings. Prospective applicants should only rely on information and applications submitted through www.homecotucson.com.

Representation

The Home Company is an Equal Opportunity Housing provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin in accordance with the Fair Housing Act.

The Home Company, LLC is the authorized agent of the Landlord and represents the Landlord’s interests in all rental matters.

Rental Verification Form