13101 Briarcliff Terrace is a bright, airy 3rd-floor condo in the heart of Germantown, MD. It features an open-plan kitchen and living area with plenty of natural light from the high vaulted ceiling. The private balcony at tree-top height is perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. Blackout blinds in the bedrooms ensure restful sleep. The unit comes with a full suite of kitchen appliances, an in-unit washer/dryer, central A/C, and a coat of fresh paint. Move-in ready and close to I-270 for an easy commute. Walkable access to multiple vibrant shopping and entertainment areas, including grocery stores (Giant, Safeway), plus many and varied wining and dining options, as well as a wide assortment of activities -- from Gold's Gym to the Germantown Public Library and the BlackRock Center for the Arts. The MARC train station and the Germantown Transit Center are both just a mile away. With its prime location and convenient features, this property offers a great mix of urban convenience and suburban comfort. Water, sewage, and trash are included in rent. One assigned parking space also included. 1 and 2 year leases both offered. Applicant Rights & Screening Disclosure Required disclosure per Montgomery County Code (Bill 8-24, Section 27-15A, and Section 29-28). In accordance with Section 27-15A, a housing provider may not ask questions related to criminal arrest or a conviction before a conditional offer for rent is made to an applicant unless otherwise permitted by law. Criminal History & Credit Screening Protections In accordance with Montgomery County law, applicants for this rental property have the following protections: - The landlord will not require any applicant to disclose criminal background history on the rental application or at any point before a conditional lease offer has been made. - The landlord will not conduct a criminal background check or credit screening on any applicant until after a conditional lease offer has been extended to that applicant. - The landlord will not require any applicant to reveal any arrest record or criminal history prior to making a conditional offer to rent. Source of Income Non-Discrimination In accordance with Maryland law (State Government Article 20-705, effective October 1, 2020) and Montgomery County Code ( 27-12), this property does not discriminate based on source of income. All lawful sources of income are considered on equal terms, including but not limited to: - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8 / HCV) - Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) - Social Security retirement benefits - Child support and alimony - Public assistance (TANF and other government aid) - Any other federal, state, or local housing subsidy or assistance Where a housing subsidy covers a portion of rent, income-to-rent requirements are applied only to the tenant's portion of rent, not the full rental amount. Screening Service Tenant screening is conducted by: SafeRent Solutions Information Accessed in Screening Report The following information may be obtained through the tenant screening report, only after a conditional lease offer has been extended: - Consumer credit report (payment history, outstanding debts, collections, creditworthiness) - TransUnion (TU) Rental Score - Income insights - Housing court data (eviction records) - Multi-state criminal records - Multi-state sex offender registry - Terrorist watch list check - Additional address information/history Criteria for Denial or Conditional Acceptance The following criteria are used to evaluate applications. The same criteria and process are applied to all applicants. Application review (before conditional offer): - Gross monthly income less than 2.5 times the monthly rent (combined for co-applicants). For applicants receiving a housing subsidy, this ratio is applied to the tenant's portion of rent only. For finite or non-recurring income sources (e.g., savings, inheritance, lump-sum payments), the total available balance is divided by the number of months in the lease term to determine the monthly income contribution toward the 2.5x income-to-rent threshold. - Incomplete or unverifiable application information - Negative references from current or previous landlords (prior evictions, lease violations, unpaid rent) - Applicant currently involved in eviction proceedings - Misrepresentation or false statements on the application Screening results (after conditional offer): - TU Rental Score below the threshold recommended by SafeRent for the applicant's risk category - Eviction history (housing court data) - Terrorist watch list match - Criminal convictions directly relevant to safety of persons or property (evaluated case-by-case per Montgomery County requirements not a blanket disqualification). Evaluation factors include: the nature and severity of the offense, the time elapsed since the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation. The landlord will not consider any arrest that did not result in a conviction, or any record that has been expunged or shielded. - Credit report showing significant delinquencies, collections, or bankruptcy Application Fee, Screening Reports & Availability - Application fee: $50.00 per adult applicant (non-refundable). Each applicant and co-applicant must pay the application fee individually. - Portable screening reports: Pursuant to Maryland Real Property Code 8-218, portable (reusable) tenant screening reports are not accepted at this time. All applicants will be screened through the landlord's designated screening service. - Unit availability: Application fees are only collected for units that are currently available or will become available within 30 days. Applicant Rights Under Montgomery County Law - The landlord may not raise the rent offered within 7 days of receiving a completed application. - The landlord's screening criteria and processes will not change during the application review period. - All applicants will be evaluated using the same criteria and screening process. - The screening process includes a Criminal History and Credit Screening Addendum, which will be provided as part of the application and must be signed by the applicant. - If an application is denied based on screening results, the applicant will receive written notice with specific reasons and information about how to dispute inaccurate screening information. Additional Disclosures - Security deposit: Limited to a maximum of one month's rent per Maryland law (Renters' Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024, effective October 1, 2024), held in a Maryland financial institution. - Lease term: Applicants will be offered the option of a two-year lease term in accordance with Montgomery County requirements. - Non-refundable fees: No non-refundable move-in, cleaning, or pet fees will be charged, per Montgomery County regulations. - Move-in charges: Per Maryland law (Renters' Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024), the landlord will not require payment of more than the security deposit and first month's rent at move-in. For more information about your rights as a rental applicant in Montgomery County, visit the Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA).
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