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Paperwork preparedness can help expedite the rental of a unit. When applying for a unit, landlords will typically ask each applicant to furnish the following supporting documents: 

• Photo identification (i.e. driver’s license or passport)
• DMV registration for your vehicles; c) 2 current consecutive pay stubs
• Copy of your most recent bank statement
• Prior year tax return for self-employed prospective tenants. 

Guarantors will need to provide similar paperwork as the prospective tenant.

A guarantor, or co-signer, is an individual who guarantees payment of the rent. It is not uncommon to have a guarantor – especially for first-time renters, clients moving to Southern California, or for prospective tenants who are starting new jobs. 

• Guarantors typically need to earn more than 3-times the total debts of both guarantor & tenant in income. 
• Depending on the unit, multiple guarantors can be used. 
• Guarantors are often parents but can be siblings, friends or co-workers as long as they live in the U.S. and meet the requirements.

The first step is to submit a completed rental application, along with an application credit check fee. We can provide you with the appropriate form to authorize the credit card payment, or you may pay with cash, money order, or personal check. The application fee pays for running your credit and processing your application which is not refundable. 

Land-Lord Management reviews credit, income and assets in evaluating a prospective tenant. 

• Most property owners require applicants to demonstrate income of approximately 3 to 4 times the monthly rent. 
• Combined incomes are usually considered for roommates and couples. If an applicant is shy of the income requirement, or has unsatisfactory credit, a guarantor might be used. 
• The guarantor must have good credit and earn enough income to cover both the guarantor and the tenant’s total expenses (more than 3-times the monthly rent).

It depends. Some units can approve you in one day, while others may take two or more days. Having your paperwork complete and ready will help to expedite the process. 

Landlords typically require first month rent and one month security deposit. Some owners may want additional security and/or pre-paid rent after reviewing an applicant’s supporting paperwork and credit report. All monies are due at lease/rental agreement signing in the form of separate certified checks.