1) Complete our (written) application and bring it or scan/photo it then email it to us. Anyone who has attained the age of 18 who will reside there must complete an application. Click here for printable application . If your applications pass our initial screening, we move to step 2 but see step 3 for details of what we are looking for. Note: We do not do roommate situations or government voucher tenants. (MS Word version of application)
2) After we review your application and it appears acceptable, we have a link sent to your Email for your approval to do the background checks. You will complete a short form to document that you are actually you then, after doing the checks, they will send us a report.
3) We will (1) check your credit report; (2) check for any past evictions; (3) verify your employment, if applicable; (4) personal income must be sufficient and verifiable (provide us with check stub(s); (5) verify your previous landlord references; and (6) perform a criminal background screening.
We encourage you not to apply if you have bad credit references, outstanding liens or judgments, have ever been evicted, or have a bad rental history or a criminal record. We expect a minimum credit score of 670 along with adequate income to support your rent plus other payments. On occasion we will allow a bit lower credit score with additional security deposit.
Click link above for a copy of our standard lease agreement.
This is how our agreement works. There is some flexibility in this agreement which depends on the specifics of the house and the animal. Some homes are restricted to no animals. Any home that is amenable to animals will charge additional for those animals. Animal(s) present (even "guest" animals) without a written animal agreement will result in substantial penalties. See the agreement.
There are things you need to do when you move in, like dealing with utilities and mail-box keys.
When you move out, we will do a detailed check of everything. This is our standard check list though it may be modified to fit the rooms specific to your residence.
Condition checks:
We may do condition checks at any time with 24 hour email notice, consistent with NM law. We may do emergency service without notice. If we find any damage or if we determine additional cleaning at move-out may be required, we will increase the amount of security deposit in an amount we deem appropriate.
This subdivision includes some restrictions on the use of properties enacted to support harmonious neighborhood relations. The restrictions are few and have little impact on tenants. To the extent the restrictions do affect tenants, we have incorporated those restrictions into our lease terms.
Like most states, NM has enacted law that governs much of the relationship between a landlord and a tenant. This is a copy of the NM law that governs the relationship. The law is an integral part of the lease terms.
1. Written approval for each and every animal prior to animal presence at residence is required. Failure to comply will result in a fine equal to two month's rent in addition to all regular charges backdated to the move-in date.
2. Additional security deposit of one month's rent per animal that is refundable in the same manner as the rest of the security deposit after subtracting any charges for cleaning and repair.
3. Additional monthly per animal pet rent (not refundable).
4. The mature weight of any animal will not exceed 35#, documented by current photo which will be provided to Starfire Properties LLC (Digital by email is fine), and Landlord representative will personally meet and approve (or not) every animal.
5. Lessee accepts full responsibility for any animal damage to the house.
6. Lessee will keep the yard and house clean and free of accumulated animal debris.
7. Lessee will maintain food in a manner that does not allow pigeons to feed on it.
8. Lessee will not keep dangerous, vicious, aggressive animals or breeds. The following animals will NOT be accepted under any circumstances: Dobermans, Pit Bulls, Chowchows, Akitas, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, Malamutes, Presa Canarios, Wolf-hybrids, German Shepherds, American Stafforshire Terriers, Mastiffs, St Bernards, Great Danes, Karelian Bear Dogs, Dingos or any dog(s) cross bred with the aforementioned dogs.
9. Additional restrictions include reptiles, rodents, insects, exotic or poisonous animals or other animals as restricted by city ordinances.
10. Lessee will carry liability insurance (part of your renter's insurance) that will indemnify lessor from any liability resulting from injury or damage caused by animal
11.Upon move-out, any animal damage will be charged. Any poop in the yard will have a $2/poop removal fee.
By law, support animals require different treatment. Click "Support Animals" above to view those rules and policies.
The normal maximum number of tenants per house includes one couple in master bedroom and 1 person per additional bedroom. Depending upon ages, more than 1 per bedroom may be acceptable. Also depending on ages there may be an additional charge of $50/month/person over the 1/room limit. Additional adults may not number more than 1/bedroom.
Use is exclusive to those approved on the application, additional occupants will first apply and be approved. Subletting is disallowed. An individual spending more than 14 days in the residence in a 12 month period is an occupant and must be pre-approved by Starfire Properties, LLC. Failure to seek and/or get approval will result in a $50/day/person additional rent from the signing of the lease.
1. Every Adult 18 years and over must complete an application. If another adult is to move in later, that person must be approved prior to moving in. That requires completing the full application process.
2. We do credit checks. We are looking for nothing in collections, no judgments, and FICO credit scores of 670 or above. We may approve credit scores below 670, generally with an additional security deposit of 2% per score point below 670.
3. We do criminal background checks. A violent felony will result in disapproval.
4. We verify with current and former LL’s your on-time payment history and ability to maintain the residence properly and get along with neighbors.
No RV’s or trailers (of any kind) may be kept on premises. No unregistered/uninsured vehicles may be kept on premises. Two cars will fit in the garage, two in the driveway. Generally 3 cars will be the maximum allowed occupancy.
No smoking within the residence. Outside butts must not be left on the ground. There is a $2/butt charge for any we pick up when you move out. If there are any cigarette butts on the ground when we do our condition checks, there will be an additional charge of $2 per butt at that time AND you will be required to remove them with a 7 day notice.
You pay all of them, on time, every time.
1 year minimum. Early termination charge equal to two month's rent. Typically the lease terms will continue month-to-month after the expiration of the initial lease term.
No! It is your job to maintain the residence, including yards, clean and neat. You may not change or paint anything. LL will maintain weed control in the front yard, tenant in the side and rear yards. You may not attach a satellite dish or anything to the exterior of the house, you may have it installed on a pole.
Modification of the terms (rules) of the lease
From time to time we may modify the terms of the lease. This requires a proper 30 day notice to you. We will notify you by email of the changes that will take place. Generally, we will notify you with a link to the revised lease.
STARFIRE PROPERTIES LLC CRITERIA FOR RESIDENCY
I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Current State or Federally issued picture I.D. is required
2. Each applicant must qualify individually.
3. A valid Social Security number or Passport/Visa is required.
4. A complete and accurate application must be filled out. Incomplete applications can result in a denial.
II. RENTAL REQUIREMENTS
1. A minimum of 12 months of verifiable residence history from a third party landlord required within the past two years from the date of application OR documentation of home ownership.
2. Rental history demonstrating residency, but not by a third party, will require an additional security deposit equal to one month’s rent, or co-signer.
3. Home ownership will be verified through tax records or credit report.
4. Two or more late payments of rent or mortgage within a 12 month period will result in denial.
5. One late payment or NSF check within the past 24 months will result in added security deposit.
6. Rental history reflecting any unpaid past due rent greater than $100.00 dollars will result in denial until paid.
7. Any Unlawful Detainer or eviction over three (3) years old, which has been fully paid, can be approved with added security equal to 1 months rent.
8. Rental history showing $100.00-500.00 damage will require added security deposit equal to one month’s rent, when the amount has been paid in full.
9. Rental history reflecting more than $500.00 in damages will result in denial.
10. Rental history with complaints (disturbance or other) will be denied if the manager would not re-rent or if there are more than 3 complaints.
11. Added security is needed for any instance of unauthorized persons or pets in a unit rented by the applicant.
12. First time renters, with no established credit, will require a co-signer.
13. First time renters, with established credit, will require a co-signer or added security equal to one month’s rent.
III. INCOME REQUIREMENTS
1. Monthly income equal to three (3) times the monthly rent.
2. If monthly income does not meet three (3) times stated monthly rent, an additional one month’s rent or qualified roommate will be required, or co-signer, otherwise would be denied.
3. If co-signer is required, their monthly income should equal five (5) times the stated monthly rent and must live locally.
4. A current paycheck stub will be required if we are unable to verify income over the phone or fax.
5. Some form of verifiable income will be required for unemployed applicants.
6. Self-employed applicants will require proof of income by tax returns and/or bank statements.
IV. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Verifiable employment is required. If unemployed and unable to verify income as able to pay rent, will be denied.
2. Self-employed individuals must be verified through tax returns and/or bank statements.
3. Added security is needed for temporary or seasonal employees.
4. Military Income may require an allotment.
5. Must have been employed at least the past 6months at current or previous employment, if not added security or a co-signer will be required.
V. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
1. Good credit required.
2. 2 or more accounts that are 30 or more days past due OR if fifty percent or more of the credit report is negative will result in a denial.
3. 1 or more unpaid public records (in collections) will result in denial. (with some exception for medical collections and parking tickets)
4. Outstanding debt to property management or landlord will result in denial; applicant may be reconsidered once the debt is paid. Any judgment paid or not, for a landlord within the past 3 years will be automatic denial.
5. Any applicant with a bankruptcy not showing as discharged is denied until shown otherwise.
6. After a discharged bankruptcy, applicant must show six (6) months of positive established credit. Any negative credit after a bankruptcy will result in a denial
7. Credit showing more than $1,000.00 in bad debt will result in denial.
VI. SEX OFFENDERS
All applicants will be screened for sex offender registry information. Generally, sex offenders will be denied. Offenders may provide any supplemental information related to their rehabilitation, good conduct, and facts or explanations regarding their registry information for consideration. Consideration will be given to the following factors relating to the conviction(s) that requires registry on a local, state, or national sex offender registry:
• The nature and severity of the conviction;
• The number and types of convictions;
• The time that has elapsed since the date of conviction;
• Age of the individual at the time of convictions;
• Evidence of good tenant history before and/or after the conviction occurred;
• Any supplemental information related to the individual’s rehabilitation, good conduct, and additional facts or explanations provided by the individual.
VII. CO-SIGNER REQUIREMENTS, in the odd event we require one
1. Must meet general qualifications
2. Co-signers must have good credit and earn at least 5 times the rent.
3. Must live locally
VIII. AUTOMATIC DENIALS
1. Any collection or judgment filed by a property management company over $100.00, within the past 3 years will result in denial. After 3 years and once the collection/ judgment is paid, will result in one month’s additional security.
2. Any unlawful detainer action or eviction, which has been within the last three (3) year’s results in denial.
3. Any current 3-day notice will result in denial.
4. Any false or misleading information can result in a denial.
5. Unfavorable information for any individual applicant may result in denial of all applications for the household.
6. Any open Bankruptcy will result in a denial if not discharged.
7. Negative debt after a bankruptcy will result in a denial.
8. Lack of at least 6 months re-established credit or rental history after a bankruptcy will result in a denial.
9. An employment reference, in which the employer indicates that the employment will end and the income level will drop below 3 times the rent will result in a denial.
10. False information or lack of information on the written application can result in an automatic denial.
11. Any undisclosed previous rental address.
12. Lack of response from applicant for additional information after 72 hours will result in an automatic denial.
Disclaimer: SPLLC at times may deviate from these policies as it chooses to accommodate both positive and negative personal beliefs and suppositions.