Available From

NOW

Minimum Duration

12 Months

Utilities Included

None

HOA

No

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Rental Requirements

BEFORE YOU APPLY, email us at office@shearerrealty.com TO CONFIRM THAT THE HOME YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IS STILL AVAILABLE. APPLICATION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE! Thank you for starting your process with us, we look forward to helping you get into your next home! Before you apply, please review the following information. If you have any questions about this process or about the home you are applying for, please email us at office@shearerrealty.com. -The household income must exceed 3x the rent amount per month. -Each applicant may not have any felonies on a criminal history -Each applicant must have good rental history -Each applicant may not be currently in bankruptcy -Each applicant’s credit score must be above 650 to qualify for a standard security deposit. If your score is between 550-649 and if your application can be approved, a double security deposit will be required. PETSCREENING IS A PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ALL APPLICANTS. A welcoming environment is paramount to all of our residents. To help ensure ALL of our residents understand our pet and animal-related policies, we use a third-party screening service and require everyone to complete a pet profile, a “no pet” profile, or request accommodation for an assistance animal. This process ensures we have formalized pet and animal-related policy acknowledgments and more accurate records to create greater mutual accountability. If you are unable to complete a profile online and need help please contact your housing provider. Please get started by selecting a profile category on our landing page: The following application information must be acknowledged by all applicants prior to submitting an application. While some of the information below may not yet be applicable to your situation, there are some provisions that may become applicable prior to signing a lease contract. In order to continue with this online application, you'll need to review the application information carefully and acknowledge that you accept its terms. Any person over the age of 18 residing in the home will need to fill out an application and will sign as a lease holder. 1. Fees (nonrefundable): You will be required to pay the $100 per applicant fee in order for Shearer Realty to start the process of your application. You will also be required to pay a $50 lease signing fee upon signing the lease. We process applications as they are received. It is possible that multiple applications can be in process for the same property at the same time. Before you submit and pay an application fee, you should check with Shearer Realty via email at office@shearerrealty.com to make sure that there is not an approved applicant already for the property you are applying for. We require the following supporting paperwork to be uploaded or sent via email to Shearer Realty in order to process an application. If we do not receive these required documents, we cannot process your application. 1. Copy of Driver's License for all applicants 2. Copy of Social Security Card for all applicants 3. Proof of income for all applicants. Any form of the following will be accepted: 90 days of consecutive current pay stubs, current year tax records or bank statements showing a reserve of at least 3x monthly rent. 2. Approval Information: Shearer Realty will notify you (or one of you if there are co-applicants) of the application approval. Once approved, you will have first right of refusal and 48 hours to provide your security deposit for the home you are approved for. Once your 48 hours has passed, we will move on to the next application in line and offer them 48 hours to secure the home. Please make sure you have your deposit ready in the event you are approved. 3. Security Deposit: Upon approval of your application, you are required to provide a Security Deposit equal to at least 1 month’s rent. Shearer Realty can require a larger deposit if we find that your credentials are less than desirable. This is a case-by-case scenario as each person has different credentials. If you are approved, you will receive an approval email and instructions to pay with certified funds directly to our office or make an electronic payment through Zelle. We do not accept personal checks, cash or credit cards for the security deposit. 4. Lease Start Date: Upon approval and receipt of the security deposit, a Lease Contract must be signed within 5 days of receiving it must start anytime within 30 days of the approval date. If you fail to sign the lease within 5 days of receiving it, the Security Deposit can be considered forfeited. The first month’s rent will be due on the first date of occupancy. The first month’s rent will be pro-rated if applicable and must also be paid in certified funds. Once a Lease Contract is signed, the tenant cannot back out without being in breach of contract whether they take possession of the property or not. If the Lease Contract is breached, the Security Deposit is considered forfeited. 5. If You Withdraw Before Approval: If you or any co-applicant withdraws an application or notifies us that you've changed your mind about renting the dwelling unit, we will keep your application on file and the parties will then have no further obligation to each other. You will not be refunded your application fee(s). 6. Non-approval: If your application is declined, we will notify you immediately. Your application fee(s) will not be refunded. Notification may be in person, by mail, email or telephone unless you have requested that notification be by mail. You must not assume approval until you receive actual notice of approval. Below are automatic rejection items: 1. Income does not exceed 3x monthly rent amount 2. Felony conviction on a criminal history 3. Poor rental history (including outstanding debt to a previous landlord) 4. Credit score below 550 5. Currently in active Bankruptcy 7. The Shearer Realty Resident Benefits Package (RBP) delivers savings and convenient, professional services that make taking care of your home second nature. By applying, Applicant agrees to be enrolled and to pay the applicable cost of $60/month, payable with rent. Your RBP may include, subject to property mechanicals or other limitations: - HVAC air filter delivery directly to your door approximately every 90 days - Liability Insurance that meets all lease requirements from an A-rated carrier - Move-in concierge service that includes a one call set up your utility services, cable, and internet services - A resident rewards program that helps you earn rewards for paying your rent on time - Credit building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments - $1M Identity Fraud Protection for all adult leaseholders - On-Demand Pest Control that includes an innovative pest control service that provides an effective, reactive, and targeted approach to pest control - 24/7 online maintenance reporting - Online portal that includes access to your account, documents, communication and payment options - Vetted vendor network: we find the technicians who are reputable, licensed, and insured Liability Insurance Requirements and Options: The Landlord requires Tenant to obtain liability coverage of at least $100,000 in property damage and personal liability from an A- rated carrier and to maintain such coverage throughout the entire term of the lease agreement. Tenant is required to furnish Landlord evidence of the required insurance prior to occupancy, at the time of each lease renewal period, and upon request. To satisfy the insurance requirement, Tenant may either (1) be automatically enrolled into the Landlord or Property Manager’s Master Policy that satisfies the coverage requirements as part of the RBP; or (2) obtain alternative liability coverage from an insurer of Tenant’s choice that meets the requirements set by the Landlord herein. The option Tenant chooses shall not affect whether Tenant’s lease application is approved or the terms of Tenant’s Lease. Tenant’s election shall be determined by the actions of the Tenant as provided below: Option 1: Master Policy (Automatic Enrollment) – If the Tenant does not provide evidence of the required insurance coverage by the Lease commencement date, Tenant has elected to be automatically enrolled into an insurance policy as part of the RBP. Coverage will begin on the effective date of Tenant’s lease and continue throughout the term of the Lease. The monthly premium for the elected insurance policy is $11.95. Please refer to the evidence of insurance that is supplied by Shearer Realty for additional coverage details. Option 2: Tenant Policy (Policy Verification Required) - Tenant has elected to find, purchase, and maintain Tenant’s policy that satisfies the Landlord’s coverage requirements. Tenant must provide evidence of the required insurance coverage by the Lease commencement date. The RBP Fee will be adjusted accordingly. Visit and follow the instructions listed there to provide evidence of the required insurance coverage to your Landlord. Please be sure that your policy meets the following criteria prior to submitting: ● Policy is purchased from an A- rated carrier ● Policy meets or exceeds the required $100,000 in property damage and personal liability ● Shearer Realty is listed as additional interest ● InsuranceSupport@SecondNature.com is also listed as additional interest ● Shearer Realty address is listed as: PO Box 660121 Dallas, TX 75266 It is Tenant’s sole responsibility to timely pay premiums directly to the Tenant’s insurance provider to avoid cancellation of coverage. If the policy is canceled or lapses at any time during the term of the Lease, Tenant shall be subject to a lease violation fee of $25 and agrees to be subsequently enrolled into the policy referenced in Option 1 above. Consent to Receive SMS Messages: Tenant consents to receive SMS messages (including text messages), and telephone calls (including prerecorded and artificial voice and autodialed) from the Landlord and the RBP Providers at the specific number(s) provided to the Landlord, with service-related information, account information or questions, and/or marketing information. The Tenant represents that the Tenant is permitted to receive calls and text messages at the telephone number provided to the Landlord by the Tenant. Standard message and data rates may apply. SMS messaging services may be modified from time to time, for any reason, and without notice, including the right to terminate SMS messaging with or without notice, without liability to the Tenant. NOTE: The total monthly cost of the Resident Benefits Package is all-inclusive, and no discounts will be given if any element of the package is unavailable due to a lack of HVAC or another limitation at a specific property. All services are subject to the terms and conditions of the Resident Benefits Package Lease Addendum. 8. Extension of Deadlines: If the deadline for signing or approving under paragraph 2 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a state or federal holiday, the deadline will be extended to the end of the next business day. 9. Notice to or from Co-applicants: Any notice we give you or your co-applicant is considered notice to all co-applicants; and any notice from you or your co-applicant is considered notice from all co-applicants. 10. Keys or Access Devices: We will furnish keys and/or access devices on the day before your lease starts and only after: (1) Applicants have signed the Lease Contract and other rental documents referred to in the Lease Contract; and (2) all applicable rents, fees and security deposits have been paid in full. 11. Signature: Our reception of this application is consent only to process your application. It does not bind us to approve your application or to sign a proposed Lease Contract.
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