Application and Non-Refundable Processing/Administrative Fee:  A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 per applicant and a non-refundable processing/administrative fee of $225.00 per apartment shall be paid with completed application.  Each occupant 18 years or older must complete an application and meet the qualifying requirements. Each occupant is fully responsible for the entire rental payment and each must execute the Apartment Rental Agreement along with all other documents.  

Security Deposit:  A refundable security deposit is required at time of move-in in certified funds. The deposit can range anywhere between $300 up to the equivalent of a month’s rent.  

Application Denied: If the application is declined, the applicant will be notified and any security deposit will be refunded in accord with state regulations for deposit monies. The application fee and/or administrative fee are non-refundable. If your application is declined or is accepted with conditions, you will be given the name, address and telephone number of the consumer reporting agencies providing the consumer information to us. Any applicant declined for unsatisfactory credit is encouraged to obtain a copy of the credit report. 

Application Cancelled: If for any reason the applicant decides not to lease the apartment after submitting an application, the application fee and processing/administrative fee are non-refundable and will be forfeited for liquidated damages. 

Move-in Date: Once applicant and management agree upon the date of move-in and the apartment unit is ready for move-in, the rental payment will commence on that date whether the applicant has moved in or not. Should the apartment not be available on the agreed upon move-in date and a rescheduled date is not acceptable, the applicant’s security deposit and administrative fee will be refunded within thirty (30) days. 

Identity and Age Verification: Government-issued photo identification will need to be presented by all applicants. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. A verifiable social security number will be required on all applicants. 

Employment: Applicant must provide proof of income such as (2) most recent paycheck stubs, verifiable employment offer letter, most recent tax records or other verifiable income source within 48 hours of completing an application. 

Income: Household income must be three (3) times the monthly rent prior to any discounts or concessions. In a roommate situation, the individual income of each roommate must be two (2) times the monthly rent prior to any discounts or concessions. 

Resident History: Any applicant showing a rental debt, poor rental history or evicn will be automatically declined. Source of rental history may not be from individual. For persons owning a home, a financially satisfactory home ownership may be substantiated in lieu of rental history.  


Criminal Background Search: A criminal background search will be conducted for each applicant and occupant 18 years or older. It is our policy not to lease to applicants with felony offenses, drug charges, crimes against persons or property or sexual offenses. If the criminal background search and/or information provided by you reveals past criminal behavior or pending criminal charges that violate our policies, your application may be denied.

Credit: All persons applying for an apartment must have established credit in good standing. Lack of established credit or negative credit may require an additional deposit or result in application denial.

Occupancy Standards: No more than two occupants shall be permitted per bedroom in each floor plan. If the apartment has an acceptable floor plan that would temporarily accommodate an infant up to the age of two, then in addition to two occupants per bedrooms, your family may also have one infant that is less than two years of age.
1 Bedroom:    2 Occupants
2 Bedroom:    4 Occupants
3 Bedroom:    6 Occupants

Pets: No resident is permitted to have a pet without executing a pet addendum. This includes pet sitting or visiting animals. All pets must meet the pet restrictions. All pet fees or other amounts associated with having a pet must be paid.  Maximum weight limit is 40lbs unless living in a first-floor apartment home. Unless used as an assistance animal, restricted dog breeds are as follows: Doberman, Chow-Chow, Siberian Husky, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, Alaskan Malamute, Akita, Rottweiler, Pit Bull (also known as American Staffordshire, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier) and all "mixes" of the aforementioned breeds. If any pet is in question by management, documentation of breed will be required. 

Vehicles: To allow maximum use of our parking areas, vehicles are limited to one (1) car per licensed lease holder or authorized occupant. All vehicles must be registered with management and display a parking decal issued by Ashley Park. Boats, jet skis, recreational vehicles, trailers and/or trucks with company logos will not be permitted on the property without management’s prior written approval. Parking areas are for “parking only” and may not be used for performing maintenance on vehicles. 

Equal Housing Opportunity: We adhere to the Fair Housing Law (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Fair Housing Act of 1988) which stipulates that it is illegal to discriminate against any person in housing practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or familial status.

Consent to Verify Credit: All applicants, roommates, and guarantors (if applicable) must agree to the following by executing this Application Agreement and a Rental Application Form:
    
Application Agreement:  I hereby consent to allow Ashley Park in Brier Creek through its designated agent and its employees, to attain a credit report, criminal background report and all other information for the purpose of determining whether or not to lease an apartment to me. I understand that should I lease an apartment, Ashley Park Associates, its agent shall have a continuing right to review my credit information, rental application, payment history, and occupancy history for account review purposes and for improving application methods. 
    
I have read, understand and agree to abide by the qualifications for the application process. I understand that if my     application is not approved, I will forfeit my application fee(s) and     processing/administrative fee, but will receive a        full refund of any security deposit.
    
I hereby affirm that I have read and reviewed a copy of the Application Agreement. 

I understand that I must submit all requested information within 48 hours of submitting an application. Failure to do so may result in my application being considered canceled. A canceled application will remain active for (30) thirty days but will not hold an apartment and subject to availability upon reactivation.