Tenant Access
Rental Qualifications and Guidelines
If you are applying “sight-unseen”, please email us first at [email protected] for details & requirements.
After a period of 24-hours from receipt, the security deposit is non-refundable unless the application is denied by Maine Real Estate Management. If denied, the security deposit will be returned in full
Equal Housing Opportunity
At Maine Real Estate Management (MREM) we believe that our residents deserve to be treated fairly at all times. As an equal opportunity housing provider, MREM provides housing opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, receipt of public assistance or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Application Fee
The application fee is $27.05. Each application will be reviewed for rental history, income received, credit information and criminal background. This is a non-refundable fee we charge to offset our application processing costs.
Identification
All applicants must provide sufficient documentation to verify their identity and the information provided on the rental application. Applicants must provide a valid government-issued photo identification and, when required for screening purposes, a Social Security number or other documentation reasonably acceptable to complete the applicable screening process. Alternative forms of identification or documentation may be accepted when an applicant is not eligible for or has not been issued a Social Security number. Identification and screening requirements will be applied consistently to all applicants.
Accuracy
Providing false information is grounds for application denial and could also lead to the termination of your lease if found out after the fact.
Standards for Acceptance
All applications are evaluated based on real data and statistical data such as income, rental history, payment history, quantity and type of accounts, outstanding debt, and age of accounts.
Credit History
A soft pull credit report will be run on each applicant. Bankruptcies, foreclosures, repossessions and judgments within three years constitute poor credit. Slow payments, collection accounts and charge-offs within the past two years constitute poor credit.
Income Guidelines
Written verification of all forms of income per household will be required, along with any necessary supporting documents. Some properties may have a minimum income to rent ratio which will be listed in the showing details.
Rental History
Each applicant must provide a verifiable list of places(s) of residence for the past three (3) years.
Criminal History Screening
Criminal history is evaluated as part of the application process and may impact eligibility. Applications may be denied for convictions involving violent crimes, sexual offenses, property destruction, or drug manufacture/distribution, depending on the severity of the offense and the time elapsed. Arrest records without a conviction will not be used as grounds for denial.
On borderline cases, management may choose, at their discretion, to approve an application with an additional deposit, and/or a qualified and approved cosigner. Cosigners must meet all criteria as listed above, with income requirements that reflect the unit rent plus the cosigner’s monthly housing rent.
The application and showing process is the beginning of a potential ongoing business relationship. Maine Real Estate Management is committed to treating all applicants and prospective residents with professionalism, courtesy, and respect, and we expect the same in return.
Applicants are expected to communicate and conduct themselves in a respectful, professional, and appropriate manner throughout the application and leasing process. Maine Real Estate Management reserves the right to deny an application when an applicant’s conduct, communications, or behavior during this process provides a reasonable, nondiscriminatory basis to conclude that a positive and professional landlord-resident relationship is unlikely to be maintained.
All application decisions will be made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
Application updates will be provided via email. Please keep an eye on your email for updates after you have completed your application. Allow 1-3 business days for processing.
Additional charges may apply when using a debit/credit card. The debit card payment fee is $7.47 and is incurred by the payer. The credit card payment fee is 3.49% and is incurred by the payer.
No charges will apply when using a checking or savings account.
INSURANCE
Maine Real Estate Management, LLC does require that residents carry liability insurance for the term of their tenancy.
DENIAL POLICY
If your application is denied due to unfavorable information received on your screening report you may:
• Contact AmRent to discuss your application and identify any unfavorable information.
• Supply Management with proof of any incorrect or incomplete information.
Applicants will be provided a free copy of their screening report upon request.