APPLICATION STANDARDS
APPLICATION INCLUSIONS
Each application must include:
 Income documentation, including:
o Copies of the two (2) most recent paycheck stubs;
o Tax returns (if self-employed);
o Documents supporting recurring income from other sources;
 A $30 non-refundable application fee payable to Dixon Leasing (per adult who intends to be a leaseholder);
 Government issued ID card or passport;
 Answers to all questions;
 Signature from the applicant(s);
 Any additional occupants 18 and older, who will not be leaseholders need to provide the following:
o Fully completed application with signature;
o A $30 (per adult) non-refundable application fee payable to Dixon Leasing;
 Government issued ID card or passport;
 Signature of this document agreeing to these Application Standards, and verification that you have toured the
property and unit.
You may pay the application fee via credit or debit card either by using our online payment tool or by calling our offices at 201942-6222. If you would prefer to pay the application fee by cashier’s check or money order, you may do so by bringing same to
Dixon Leasing’s office. Dixon Leasing does not accept personal checks or cash.
APPROVING YOUR APPLICATION
To qualify for a unit, the following items will be considered:
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Credit History;
Household Income (should be at least three to four times the monthly rent, and must be verifiable);
Rental References (must have satisfactory rental references from at least two prior landlords, or for at least the past
two years);
Whether you have ever been evicted or sued for any lease violation; and
Rental History.
Please note, incomplete applications may be rejected. If your application is approved, an additional payment will be required to
hold the apartment until the signing of a lease. This payment will range from $200 to the equivalent of one month’s rent
depending on the specifications of the particular apartment. A Dixon Leasing representative will inform you of the amount of this
payment, should your application be approved. This payment is non-refundable after 24 hours. This payment will be applied to
your first month’s rental payment should you sign a valid lease for the apartment. In the event that you do not sign a valid lease
for the apartment, and you have not informed Dixon Leasing of your withdrawal within 24 hours of making the payment, the
payment will not be refunded.
LEASE SIGNING
At the lease signing, please bring government-issued photo identification as well as your first month’s rent and security deposit
which you can pay by credit or debit card, cashier’s check, or money order form. Please also bring proof of renter’s insurance.
The security deposit and first month’s rent must be paid in full prior to receiving the keys. Partial payments will not be accepted.
OCCUPANCY GUIDELINES
We adhere to all applicable fair housing laws in determining the number of occupants who reside in a unit.
SIGNATURES
By signing, I confirm that I have toured the property and apartment. I further confirm that I have read these Application
Standards in full, understand same, and agree to all of the terms and conditions contained herein.
Signature
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Date: _____________________
RENTAL APPLICATION
APPLICATION DATE:
NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE:
$30.00
For Property at
Projected move-in date (if accepted)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Title
Rental Amount $
(Please Print Clearly)
Full Given Names
Surname
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Current Phone (
Driver’s License #
)
State
Email
PRESENT ADDRESS
Street
City
State
Zip
How long have you lived at this address? (Months)
Current Rent $
Current Landlord’s Name
Phone (
Why Moving?
)
Was Notice Given?
Y
N
Y
N
PREVIOUS ADDRESS
Street
City
State
Zip
How long have you lived at this address? (Months)
Monthly Rent $
Current Landlord’s Name
Phone (
Why did you move?
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Was Notice Given?
ADDITIONAL OCCUPANTS *MUST provide ages & relationships.
List Names of Additional Occupants
How many pets?
Neutered?
Breed, weight, size?
Y
N
If cat, declawed?
Y
N
All shots up-to-date?
Y
N
***There is a $300 one time, non-refundable fee per dog (Breed/weight restrictions apply) and a $50.00 one time, nonrefundable fee per cat. We also require vet papers stating breed and weight of each cat and dog.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Applicant Occupation
Full Time
Current Employer
Part Time (Less than 32 hrs)
Position
Address
How long employed? (Years/Months)
Gross Income $
(Monthly)
$
(Yearly)
$
(Yearly)
*Include copies of two recent pay stubs when returning application.
Supervisor/HR Contact
Phone (
Previous Employer
Position
How long employed? (Years/Months)
Gross Income $
)
(Monthly)
Why did you leave?
BANKING DETIALS
Bank Name
Checking Acct #
Savings Acct #
PERSONAL REFERENCES Please list two with name and phone number
Name
Phone (
)
Relationship to Applicant
Name
Phone (
)
Relationship to Applicant
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
How long have you lived in the area?
Expected length of stay:
How many in the party smoke?
Have you ever broken a lease?
Y
N
Have you ever had a judgment entered against you?
Y
N
Have you ever had rental security not returned?
Y
N
Have you ever been evicted or asked to move?
Y
N
Do you have any history of drug use or offenses?
Y
N
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Y
N
Please explain all “Yes” answers from the above questions:
What utilities are in your name?
EMERGENCY CONTACT
Name
City
Relationship to Applicant
How did you hear about this vacancy?
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State
Zip
Phone (
)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By signing below, Applicant(s) represents that all information in this application is true and complete under Penalty of
Perjury. Applicant(s) hereby authorizes Dixon Leasing to conduct a credit and police check, judgment search, and
verification of references. Applicant(s) agrees that Dixon Leasing may immediately terminate any subsequently
entered into lease with Applicant(s) if any false information has been provided by Applicant(s) in this application.
Applicant(s) acknowledges that it may be required to pay to Dixon Leasing a rental fee as consideration for taking
the apartment off of the rental market and holding the apartment exclusively for possible rental by Applicant(s)
(“Rental Fee”). This Rental Fee is separate from the non-refundable $30 per person application fee. This Rental
Fee is non-refundable 24 hours after receipt of same. This Rental Fee will be applied to Applicant’(s) first month’s
rental payment should Applicant sign a valid lease for the apartment. In the event that Applicant does not sign a
valid lease for the apartment, and Applicant has not informed Dixon Leasing of Applicant’(s) withdrawal within 24
hours of paying the Rental Fee, the Rental Fee will not be refunded.
SIGNATURES (ALL PARTIES 18 YEARS OR OLDER)
Print Name 1
Print Name 2
Print Name 3
Signature 1
Signature 2
Signature 3
Mail this completed application with a $30 non-refundable application fee (per person) to:
Dixon Leasing
PO Box 2032
Jersey City, NJ 07303
OR
Fax to 201-942-6231
Incomplete or false/inaccurate information will result in an automatic rejection of the application and Dixon Leasing retaining
any deposit money. Dixon Leasing must receive Applicant’(s) application, fee (cleared funds) and copies of required
information to begin processing the application. This process can take between 3-5 business days. Applicant(s) will be
notified by telephone if the application has been approved and will be required to bring both the Security Deposit and Proof
of Renters Insurance and sign the Lease within 48 hours of notification. Tenant will not be permitted to sign the Lease
without these items. Depending on the date of occupancy, Applicant(s) may also be required to bring the first month’s rent
at that time.
CHECKLIST
Make sure to include copies of the following:
Two recent pay stubs for each person over 18, alimony, child support, pension checks, other income.
Copies of driver’s licenses and or official government-issued photo I.D. for everyone 18 years or older.
If self employed or having a variable income (example: commission based), a copy of last year’s tax return.
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