Apply Now

We Are Looking for Great Tenants

Great tenants are tenants who do the following three things:

💵

Pay Rent On Time

Paying rent on time is essential. Late payments create extra work and costs. Consistent, on-time payment is the foundation of a strong resident relationship.

🌿

Be a Great Neighbor

Maintain the property inside and out — mow, trim, and keep the exterior looking average or better for the neighborhood. Follow local ordinances, respect your neighbors, and take pride in being part of the community.

😊

Be a Happy Resident

We work hard to provide safe, affordable housing and respond promptly to maintenance. We ask that residents be pleasant, accommodating, and respectful in return. Good communication goes both ways.

Applicant Approval Guidelines

These guidelines help us place qualified residents who will take care of the property and be good neighbors. Please review carefully before applying.

Proof of Income

Your total net income should be at least 3.0× (ideally 3.5×+) the total monthly rent. Example: for $1,300 rent you should take home at least $3,900 (ideally $4,550+) per month.
Provide at least 3 months of recent paychecks, other income, or benefit statements.
Steady employment for the past 2 years is expected.
Self-employed applicants: provide a year’s worth of financial statements (bank statements, CPA docs, P/L, 1099s, etc.) or the previous year’s tax return.
SSI / Disability income is accepted with a recent benefits printout.
We accept Section 8 Housing Vouchers for St. Joseph County, South Bend & Mishawaka properties.

Rental History

Must have lived in this area for a minimum of 1 year.
Must have lived somewhere other than government housing for the last 1 year.
References required for the most recent 5 years of rental history.
Applicants with no rental history may still be accepted with a double deposit.
Absolutely no evictions on your record in the past 5 years.

Credit History

No bankruptcies.
Less than $2,000 in collections / write-off accounts.
A minimum credit score of 600+ is highly recommended, but not strictly required in every case.

Criminal History

Must not be a registered sex offender.
Must not have a violent felony in the last 5 years.
Must not have multiple felonies in the last 5 years.
Must not have a drug manufacturing or trafficking felony in the last 5 years.
Red flags include multiple misdemeanors in the last 5 years.

Apply Now →

This will take you to our secure online application.

Or browse available rentals first →