What To Expect When Applying
How to Apply
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All adults aged 18 or older who will be residing in the property must submit an application.
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Go to the rental application.
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Begin by creating an account or logging in (found in the upper right corner of the application page).
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Fill out the application and pay the $30 fee. You must pay the application fee to proceed to the next step.
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After submitting the application you will receive an email directing you to the screening page.
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Answer a few questions regarding the screening process, then submit.
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Upload your proof of income (see below) and you're done.
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You can follow your application's progress in the Resident Center.
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Screening Requirements
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​Previous rental history. To qualify, you must have a clean rental history with no evictions or unpaid rent. We may contact your previous landlords to verify this.
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Credit. Turtle Top will receive a full credit report, including your credit score.
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​Income and Employment. Your household (combined) income should be three times or more the monthly rent.
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Criminal Background. The background check includes identity verification.
Proof of Employment and Income
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Use the Resident Center to upload your proof of income or email it to tara@turtle-top.com.
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If you are new to the area we'll need a new hire or transfer letter confirming your income.
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If you are employed in a W2 job please provide the last 2 months of pay stubs.
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If you are self-employed or a 1099 worker we'll need personal tax records or your last few bank statement showing deposits or successfully cleared checks from clients.
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If you receive government assistance, copies of appropriate paperwork are required.