FAQs about Alarca's Application Process
Can you briefly describe the Rental Application Process?
Find a unit; inspect the interior; submit an application; post a security deposit; pay the first month's rent; sign a lease.
Review our vacancy list and select one or more units you are interested in. Our entire list is available on this website.
Inspect the interior of the unit you are interested in. Everyone must inspect the specific unit he/she is interested in before submitting a Rental Application. You may schedule an appointment by clicking the "Schedule a Showing" button on each listing.
Complete a Rental Application which is available here.
You will need to have a valid Photo ID and have a valid Social Security Number.
Our Application Fee is $45 per adult. We accept application fees via our site.
We process each Rental Application as quickly as possible. Generally, all background checks are completed in 2-4 days. This often depends upon how long it takes your employer and previous landlords to get back to us.
Assuming that all vacancy repairs are completed, you can move into your new home as soon as your Application is accepted.
Each Applicant is required to post a Security Deposit, sign a lease and pay one month's full rent before moving into their unit. The amount of the security deposit varies by property and rental rate but is typically equal to one month's rent.
How do I see a property?
We highly encourage every applicant to inspect the specific unit he/she is interested in before submitting a Rental Application.
If it is impossible for you to personally inspect the home (or have someone do it for you), you will be required to complete a form confirming that you agree to rent the home Sight Unseen.
Do I inspect the unit before submitting an application?
We highly recommend that you do so.
How long does the Application Process take?
Rental Applications are available on this website.
Completing the application takes about 15-25 minutes.
Processing the application generally takes 2-4 days.
What do I need to complete a Rental Application?
Photo ID
Valid Social Security Number
$45 Application Fee ( Money Order, Credit Card)
How much is the Security Deposit?
The Security Deposit varies by property and rental rate, but is typically equal to one month's rent.
Does Alarca Realty accept VISA/MasterCard?
Only for application fees.
We also offer online payment via electronic check for your monthly rental payments (for Free). You may also pay cash at any Seven Eleven store, Family Dollar Store or Ace Cash Express and get rent-credit immediately!
Briefly describe your Income, Credit & Rental History policies.
To qualify for the advertised security deposit amount you must meet the following criteria. If your credit, residence history or income does not qualify, you may still be approved but at a higher security deposit amount.
Applicants must have a combined gross income of at least three (3) times the monthly rent. Incomes must be verified in writing, applicant may provide recent pay stubs. A minimum of two years residential history is required. Rental history must be rated satisfactory or better, with no record of evictions. We reserve the right to require a co-signer and/or a higher security deposit. Co-signers are accepted at the managers discretion only and must meet all requirements.
Credit history and/or Civil Court Records must not contain judgements, eviction filings, collections, liens or bankruptcy within the past three (3) years. We will not provide you with the credit report or tell you of its contents; however, we will provide you with the name of the credit reporting agency so you may receive a copy from the credit bureau. All information collected for the approval or denial of this application is considered confidential in nature and for company use only.
Self employed applicants may be required to produce upon request two (2) years of signed tax returns or IRS 1099 forms. Non-employed applicants must provide proof of income.
If you have been convicted of a felony within the past seven (7) years, this is cause for rejection. Applicant must not have a felony record that was adjudicated guilty or had adjudication withheld for the past seven (7) years, or any conviction of any length of time for any drug related, sexual related, murder related or arson related crime.
Valid current photo ID documentation (driver's license, military ID, or State ID) is required.
Previous rental history reports from previous landlords must reflect timely payment, sufficient notice of intent to vacate, no complaints regarding noise, disturbances or illegal activities, no NSF checks, and no damage to rental property or failure to leave the property clean and without damage when you left the property.
Current occupancy standards are a maximum of 2 persons per bedroom, except for infants under 4 years of age.
No pets (with the exception of medically necessary pets) of any kind are permitted without the specific written permission of Alarca Property Management and an additional non-refundable administrative fee of $300.00 per pet. Some properties may require higher fees or higher rent amounts. If a higher fee or rent amount is required, you will be notified at the time of the application. The following pets will not be accepted under any circumstances, GERMAN SHEPHERDS, DOBERMANS, PIT BULLS, CHOWS, OR ROTWEILLERS.
Some Homeowner and Condominium Associations may require a separate application. If such is the case, you must also apply separately to such association and approval by the homeowners or condo association is a necessary prerequisite to our approval of your application.
Any exceptions to these criteria will need to be submitted in writing to Alarca Property Management for consideration. If approval is then given for such exceptions, additional security deposit, co-signers and/or additional "higher" rent may be required.
How long will you 'hold' a unit?
It varies by property and is a determining factor in evaluating your application. An applicant that can move in more quickly will get preference over another similar applicant.
What do I do if I see repairs that I want made?
Applicants must personally inspect the property and, as part of the application process, request any repairs they desire.
Any repair request added after submission of the Rental Application may not be completed prior to occupancy and can be accomplished at the convenience of the maintenance personnel.
How long are your leases?
Generally, 12 or 24 months.
Leases revert to month-to-month tenancy at the end of the initial term unless the owner and the resident agree to a longer term.
What about pets?
The owner of each property reserves the right to prohibit or limit the number, size and type of pet allowed at the property.
Typically, more than 2 pets are not allowed, even in single-family houses.
If the owner and agent agree to a pet, an additional pet fee and signed Pet Addenda will be required.
The following dogs are considered vicious and we can NEVER - under any circumstance - agree to allow one of these pets at a property - Akita, Chow, Pit Bull a.k.a Staffordshire Terrier, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Sharpei, and Wolf Hybrids.
Do I need Renters Insurance?
Yes, this is the best way to protect your furniture, clothing, appliances and personal belongings. Tenant's Form Homeowners Insurance also provides liability protection to you for a very nominal rate.
How do I turn 'on' the utilities?
Complete information about electricity, natural gas, water & sewer, telephone, cable tv, garbage collection and even how to changing your driver's license and license tag are found in our Utilities section.
How much to the local utilities generally charge for their utility deposits?
Complete information about all local utilities is found in our Utilities section.