ERA® PREFERRED PROPERTIES OF VENICE, INC.
325 W. VENICE AVE., VENICE, FL 34285
(941) 485-9602 OFFICE; (941) 485-7062 FAX
EMAIL: eravenice@aol.com – Web: www.veniceflproperties.com
RENTAL APPLICATION
This application will only be accepted if:
1.) Legible (Needs to be PRINTED)
2.) All questions are answered completely
3.) $50.00 per adult living at property or co-signing lease is attached for a credit, criminal and eviction
reports (non-refundable)
Funds due prior to occupancy: All funds within 15 days prior to occupying property must be certified funds
1.) First Month’s Rent. Leases always begin on the first (1st) of the month. If occupancy occurs midmonth, then there will also be a pro-rated rent due for the partial month.
2.) Last Month’s rent, which is held in escrow and can only be used for the last month the tenant occupies
the property.
3.) Security Deposit (equal to one month’s rent) held in escrow to cover any damage by the tenant over and
above normal wear and tear. A maximum of $150.00 may be used for carpet cleaning.
4.) Non-refundable Pet Fee (if applicable). No pets are allowed in the property unless so agreed to prior to
occupancy and stated in the lease. If pet(s) are allowed there is a Non-refundable Pet Fee of $150.00 per
pet. Rental amounts may vary, depending on the property.
5.) $25.00 Processing Fee.
Tenants are responsible for:
TENANTS INSURANCE - FPL ACCOUNT # AND WATER ACCOUNT #
1.) Paying the rent on time. Rents are due on the first (1st) of each month. If not received by 8:00AM on
the sixth (6th) a $50.00 late fee will be posted to the account and eviction proceedings will begin.
2.) All lawn, shrub, water equipment & plumbing maintenance unless otherwise stated in lease.
3.) All Minor repairs under $50.00.
I have read and understand the above.
Applicant (initial)___________________ Co-Applicant (initial)_______________________
Unit Applied For: __________________________________________________________
Desired Move In Date: ______________________________________________________
Applicant Name
First: _____________________Middle: ______________Last: ________________________
Social Security Number: _______________Date of Birth: ____________Age: ___________
Driver’s License Number: ______________________State: __________________________
Home Phone: ______________Work Phone: ______________Cell Phone: ______________
Current Address: _______________________________City/State/Zip: _________________
How Long: ____________________________Rental Amount: ________________________
Landlord’s Name: _____________________________Phone Number: _________________
Previous Address: ______________________________City/State/Zip: _________________
How Long: ____________________________Rental Amount: ________________________
Co-Applicant Name
First: _____________________Middle: ______________Last: _________________________
Social Security Number: _______________Date of Birth: ____________Age: ____________
Driver’s License Number: _______________________State: __________________________
Home Phone: ______________Work Phone: ______________Cell Phone: _______________
Current Address: ________________________________City/State/Zip: ________________
How Long: _____________________________Rental Amount: _______________________
Landlord’s Name: _____________________________Phone Number: _________________
Previous Address: ______________________________City/State/Zip: _________________
How Long: _____________________________Rental Amount: _______________________
Other Occupants (Names & Ages) ________________________________________________
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Pets (be specific, i.e. breed, weight, age)_____________________________________________
Applicant E-Mail Address ________________________________________________________
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Applicant)
Current Occupation: ____________________________________________________________
Employer: _____________________________________________________________________
Self-Employed, dba: _____________________________________________________________
Employer Address: ______________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________Employer Phone: ___________________
Type of Business: _______________________________________________________________
Position Held: __________________________________________________________________
Names/Title or Supervisor: _______________________________________________________
Length of Employment: __________________________________________________________
Gross Monthly Income: __________________________________________________________
Prior Occupation: _______________________________________________________________
Employer: _____________________________________________________________________
Self-Employed, dba: _____________________________________________________________
Employer Address: ______________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________Employer Phone: ___________________
Type of Business: _______________________________________________________________
Position Held: __________________________________________________________________
Names/Title or Supervisor: _______________________________________________________
Length of Employment: __________________________________________________________
Gross Monthly Income: __________________________________________________________
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Co-Applicant)
Current Occupation: ____________________________________________________________
Employer: _____________________________________________________________________
Self-Employed, dba: _____________________________________________________________
Employer Address: ______________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________Employer Phone: ___________________
Type of Business: _______________________________________________________________
Position Held: __________________________________________________________________
Names/Title or Supervisor: _______________________________________________________
Length of Employment: __________________________________________________________
Gross Monthly Income: __________________________________________________________
If employed less than two years or self-employed fill in prior occupation.
REFERENCES
Bank Name: ________________________________________Phone: ______________________
Address: ________________________________________City/State/Zip: ___________________
Personal Reference Name: _________________________________Phone: __________________
Address: ________________________________________City/State/Zip: ___________________
Length Acquaintance: __________________________Occupation: ________________________
Nearest Relative Name: ____________________________________Phone: __________________
Address: ________________________________________City/State/Zip: ___________________
Have you ever filed a petition for bankruptcy? ________________________________________
Have you ever been evicted from any tenancy? ________________________________________
Have you ever willfully & intentionally refused to pay rent when due? ____________________
I AFFIRM THAT ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE
AND CORRECT AND AGREE THAT IF THIS IS NOT SO, MY APPLICATION MAY BE DENIED AND/OR
MY LEASE WILL BE HELD IN DEFALT AND I MAY BE SUBJECT TO EVICTION. I HEREBY AUTHORIZE
PROPERTY MANAGER TO VERIFY ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE APPLICATION AND
CONDUCT A FULL BACKGROUND CHECK INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CREDIT, BANK
ACCOUNT, EMPLOYMENT, EVICTION, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND AUTHORIZE
PROPERTY MANAGER TO CONTACT ANY PERSONS OR COMPANIES LISTED ON THE APPLICATION.
IF MY APPLICATION IS APPROVED, I AGREE TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT
HOURS OF NOTIFICATION OF APPROVAL OR THE PROPERTY WILL BE RELEASED FOR RENT TO
OTHER PARTIES.
APPLICANT: ______________________________________DATE: ___________________
Co-APPLICANT: ____________________________________DATE: __________________
ERA Preferred Properties of Venice, Inc.
325 W. Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34285
Phone: (941) 485-9602 Fax: (941) 485-7062
Website: www.veniceflproperties.com
E-mail: eravenice@aol.com
Qualifying Criteria
1. All adult applicants 18 or older must submit a fully completed, dated and signed application and fee. A
$50.00 non-refundable application fee will be required for each adult applicant. Applicant may be
required to be approved by a condominium or homeowner’s association and may have to pay an
additional application fee.
2. Applicants must have a combined gross income of at least three (3) times the monthly rent. Verification
of income can be in the form of the most current paycheck stub or statement from employer. ERA
Preferred Properties of Venice, Inc. reserves the right to require a co-signer. Retired or unemployed
applicants are required to supply verification of savings equal to at least 6 months rent. Self-employed
applicants are required to supply 2 years of tax returns or 1099’s. All sources of other income must be
verifiable if needed to qualify.
3. Credit history and/or Civil Court Records must not contain judgments, eviction filing, collections, liens
or bankruptcy within the past 2 years. Five medical collections and student loans are acceptable.
Collections that have been paid or proof of payment agreement are acceptable.
4. Criminal records must contain no convictions for felonies or drug-related charges within the past 7 years
and no sexual offenses ever.
5. A minimum of two years combined residential rental or home ownership history is required. Applicant
must be named on the lease or mortgage. Previous rental history reports from landlords must reflect
timely payment, sufficient notice of intent to vacate, no complaints regarding noise, disturbances or
illegal activities, and no unpaid NSF checks. Applicant must have no outstanding balances with previous
landlords, no major damage to unit or failure to leave the property reasonably clean at the time of lease
termination.
6. No pets (unless medically necessary) of any kind are permitted without specific written permission in the
form of an addendum to the lease. A non-refundable pet fee of $150 is required per pet. Fees and
deposits are waived for medically necessary pet. Proof must be provided that pet qualifies as a medically
necessary pet. Any damage caused by any pet will be charged to the tenant.
7. A non-refundable preparation fee in the amount of $25 will be charged to the Resident at the time of
leasing the property.
8. Approved applicant must submit a deposit equal to one month’s rent within 48 hours of notice of
approval. If deposit is not received, the property will go back on the market for lease. We reserve the
right to require a higher security deposit and/or additional prepaid rent.
9. The number of occupants must be in compliance with HUD standards/guidelines for the applied property.
Properties that have converted garages may have septic systems that will only accommodate the original
configuration of the property.
10. Any exceptions to ERA Preferred Properties of Venice, Inc.’s criteria will need to be submitted in writing
to the rental agent for presentation to the property owner for consideration. If approval is then given for
such exceptions, additional security, co-signers and/or additional advance rent payments may be required.
11. Our policy is to report all non-compliances with terms of your rental agreement or failure to pay rent, or
any amounts owed to the credit bureau.
The undersigned have read and acknowledge the qualifying criteria by signature below. Please submit with
the application.
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