Alpine LA Properties Rentals FAQs

What are the qualifications to apply for an apartment with Alpine LA Properties Rentals?

 

Approvals are based on the following factors:

1) Credit score

2) Income and verification of employment

3) Landlord verifications 

4) Maximum two collections allowed on credit report

5) Minimum bank balance of $1000

6) Minimum one-year credit history regardless of score; otherwise, co-signer may be required.  

 

All applicants must submit an online rental application, which includes a credit screen and background check. 

 

You must provide: 

1. Copy of government-issued ID

2. 2 most recent bank statements

3. 2 most recent pay stubs

 

Self-employed applicants must submit their most recent tax return and last 6 months of bank statements.

 

We require all applicants to have a minimum of 550 credit score and earn 2 times the amount of rent to apply. 

• If an applicant’s credit score falls between 550-649, to qualify, they must have a cosigner OR approved by Guarantors.  

• No evictions

• To be considered a valid cosigner, all co-signers must have a minimum credit score of 650 and earn three times the amount of rent.

Will international applicants be accepted? 

 

All international applicants are invited to apply using ID, Passport, F-1 and J-1 Visas, and proof of a U.S. bank account.

 

How do I apply?

 

Request an online application from our leasing associates or on-site managers. They will send you an online application along with a handy list of all requirements and documents needed to complete it. A $150 holding deposit is required to reserve the unit. The holding deposit will be applied toward your security deposit.

 

What do I need to pay and prepare for my move-in?

 

Residents are required to pay the deposit and the first month’s rent before moving in. Our standard security deposit is equal to one month’s rent. We require the following documents on or before move-in: proof of renter’s insurance and utility account set-up information.

 

How do utilities work? Do I need to pay for them?

 

Each property may differ when it comes to which utilities are charged. Be advised that the manager or leasing associate will confirm which utilities you must sign up for, if any, and which will be charged to your ledger. We use a standard system called RUBs to divide our utilities per unit. In this process, the owner pays 25% of the bill off the top, and 75% is billed back to residents based on apartment square feet, number of tenants in the building, and total building occupancy. The process of billing residents back is allowed by HCIDLA based on the lease agreements signed by each tenant.

 

Do I need to get renter’s insurance?

 

It’s a common misconception that the property owner’s insurance covers your personal belongings in the event of fire, flood, theft, accident, etc., but this is not the case. For this reason, your lease requires you to carry renters insurance sufficient to cover you and your stuff. Please ensure your coverage is up-to-date.

 

Can I bring my pet? How much is pet rent?

 

Our communities are pet-friendly. Applicants must notify our leasing team that they will be bringing a pet along so that they can be added to the lease. The pet deposit is only $200, and pet rent is $35/month for each pet, with a maximum allowance of two pets. If you decide to add a pet later on, you will need to notify your manager so that we can add the pet to the lease and have you submit a pet application.

 

Are there pet restrictions?

 

Yes, below is a list of dog breeds we DO NOT currently accept.

·        Pit Bulls & Staffordshire Terriers

·        Doberman Pinschers

·        Rottweilers

·        German Shepherds

·        Chows

·        Great Danes

·        Presa Canarios

·        Akitas

·        Alaskan Malamutes

·        Siberian Huskies

·        Wolf-hybrids

·        Mastiffs