Application Process
Your Rental Application Process Begins Here
Once you’ve found a property you’re interested in, we recommend submitting your application promptly to start the rental process. Our properties operate on a first-come, first-serve basis, and we continue marketing each property until an approved applicant has submitted the security deposit.
How to Apply
You can fill out our online rental application here. The application fee is $45 per applicant, and each person over 18 who will be living in the home must complete a separate application. Your application is valid for 90 days, so if you’re approved but the property is no longer available, we can transfer your application to another listing. Please note that application fees are non-refundable.
Rental Approval Criteria
To ensure we find the right fit for our rental properties, we evaluate each application based on the following criteria:
- Income Qualifications: Applicants must have a gross monthly income of at least three times the rental amount.
- Credit Check: An Experian credit report will be reviewed. We take into account factors like collections, charge-offs, liens, bankruptcies, and foreclosures. Bankruptcies must be over three years old with proof of discharge.
- Criminal Background Check: Felonies result in an automatic denial.
- Rental Verification: We obtain rental references from prior landlords. Applicants who owe a rental balance or have outstanding utility bills will be automatically denied.
Required Documents
To complete your application, please provide the following:
- Proof of photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport)
- Proof of income (bi-weekly: 2 paystubs, weekly: 4 paystubs)
- Letter of Employment, if applicable
- W-2 form, if applicable
- Previous year’s tax filing, if applicable
- Renter’s insurance policy
Renter’s Insurance Requirements
As of January 1, 2018, Renter’s Insurance is mandatory for all new move-ins and lease renewals. The insurance policy must include Rinehart Property Management as a party of interest and provide a minimum of $100,000 in liability coverage.
Additional Party of Interest: Rinehart Property Management
1339 Ebenezer Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Tel. 803-329-3285
Co-signors and Guarantors
If an applicant has some credit issues or does not meet the income requirements, a co-signor or guarantor may be required to sign the lease. Co-signors and guarantors agree to assume financial responsibility if the applicant is unable to make rent payments. Each co-signor or guarantor must complete a separate rental application and be approved based on our screening criteria.