1366 Country Ln, Bellingham, WA 98225

Rent this super clean charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath rambler with a den and an office. Just minutes from downtown Bellingham and enjoy all the amenities that country living provides: birds, wildlife, quietness and spacious vistas. This 1700 square foot house includes an open concept kitchen and living space, an ensuite with walk-in closet and private bathroom located on one side of the living area, and then the additional bedroom and office and main bathroom are located down the hallway from the other side of the living area. Bedrooms are easily accessible but also provide privacy and quiet spaces. There is an additional darling den off the living room with French doors. All wood floors throughout except vinyl in the bathrooms, and carpeted main bedroom. There is plenty of storage space. Attached 2 car carport, perfect for a quiet lifestyle. The owners' private home is situated further back on the property out of the tenant's view. Appliances include: central gas furnace, gas stove, range hood, dishwasher, refrigerator, gas hot water tank, and security gate. The private nice fenced in backyard includes a spacious 180 square foot partially covered wood deck. Tenant will be responsible for all utilities including gas, electricity, water, garbage, internet and cable. Septic is free. Yard service is provided. . Dog approved on an individual basis. No cats. No smokers. $2999 a month with a 1 year lease. First, last, and $2000 deposit, plus approved application for occupancy. $500 pet deposit if pet approved. The house is first come, first served, no holds without a deposit, signed lease, credit/background approval. Renters insurance required. Please answer the following questions on your email to me. How many people want to rent and live in the house? We are limited by our septic requirements. What date are you wanting to move in? Please send your phone number and I will contact you about an appointment to look at the house. RENTAL CRITERIA AND APPLICATION DISCLOSURE The following information will be accessed as part of the screening of any applications for tenancy: All information on your Application for Tenancy Your rental history via any identifiable prior Landlords Credit reports via a third-party Consumer Reporting Agency Public records regarding registration as a sex offender Personal references Verification of employment and/or income (or rental subsidy) amounts Public records regarding civil court records Any other information provided by the applicant, such as anticipated length of tenancy, tenancy commencement date, etc. Any offers or proposals you may choose to make to us, such as extended lease term, guarantors or co-signers, etc. Your credit screening will be completed by the Rental Housing Association of WA or its vendor. In the event of a denial of tenancy or other adverse action, you have the right to dispute the accuracy in the consumer report and to request a free copy from TransUnion Consumer Relations. General Requirements: Applicant must be on time for showing appointment, or timely call to reschedule. Failure to do so results in denial of the application. Must show positive government issued picture ID for all adult (over 18 years of age or emancipated minor) occupants. Failure to provide ID results in denial of the application. Fully completed application, without material omissions, for every occupant (over 18 years of age or emancipated minor), with no material misstatements or omissions. Demonstration of ability to pay complete deposit and prepaid rent requirements prior to occupancy. Inability to pay the rent results in denial of the application see income/credit requirements. Applications will not be reviewed until received in full. Groups of more than one applicant will not be considered until the applications from all members of the group are received. Applications are not accepted unless all applicants have viewed the property. NOTE: Application, and credit/background check to the Landlord's tenant screening vendor (Rental Housing Asso. of Washington) must be received by that vendor before the application can be processed. Income/Credit Requirements: Income from the applicants intending to sign the lease must (collectively) equal or exceed $107,900 annually. You may include alternative sources of income as defined in SMC 14.08. Income that does not meet this threshold results in denial of the application. Acceptable forms of proof of adequate income (or reserves) to verify ability to pay rent on time throughout the lease term: Verification of employment and salary/wages. Including three months of pay stubs. For self-employed applicants, you must provide bank statements for the last 3 months, showing the name of bank, account holder, statement date, and summary of deposits and balance) AND Income tax statement for the prior year, (W2, 1099 or first 3 pages of IRS 1040 form). Proof of regular investment earnings, social security or other form of governmental rental supplement. Any rental subsidies which you wish us to consider. Any additional sources of income that applicant wishes to disclose (i.e. child or spousal support, trust income, financial reserves, etc.). In the case of financial reserves as an alternative to a regular stream of income, applicants must provide bank statements for the last 3 months showing a balance of three times the monthly rent for the entire lease term. For this property, monthly rent is $2999 per month x 3 x 12 months = $107,900. Favorable credit history free of negative credit issues which may indicate that the applicant has a pattern of failure to timely pay financial obligations. Any credit records shown on a credit report as delinquent, charged off or unpaid are grounds for denial of tenancy. Any open bankruptcy case(s) are grounds for denial of tenancy. Minimum TransUnion credit score of 740 NOTE: Exceptions to minimum income requirements are applicable for Section 8/subsidized applicants as provided in SMC 14.08.040(F). Rental History: For applicants with prior rental history, favorable references must be received from minimum of last two landlords (i.e., timely rent payment, no damage in excess of normal wear and tear, no documented rules violations, timely issuance of notices of intent to vacate and compliance therewith). Any negative history from a prior landlord is grounds for denial of tenancy. For applicants without prior rental history, adequate personal references equivalent to two favorable past landlord references. Absence of such references will result in denial of the application. If your former landlord(s) do not respond to requests for information within 48 hours of being contacted, that will result in denial of the application due to unavailability of verifiable favorable rental history. Additional Grounds for Denial of Applications (based upon civil court records, or references): Reasonable likelihood that a past history of abuse of alcohol may or will interfere with the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoyment by other members of the community. Reasonable likelihood that a past history of use of illegal drugs (or unauthorized use of legal drugs) may or will interfere with the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoyment by other members of the community. Reasonable likelihood that a past history of an applicant or those acting under his or her control will interfere with the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoyment by neighbors or other members of the community. Reasonable likelihood that a past history of applicant or those acting under his or her control will cause damage or destruction to the dwelling unit or surrounding property or become a nuisance to neighbors or the community. Reasonable likelihood based on income and credit that the applicant will not be able to timely satisfy the financial obligations of tenancy. Reasonable likelihood based on rental and personal history that the applicant may cause damage to the property, or become a nuisance to neighbors or the community. False information. If the applicant provides false information or a material distortion of the truth on their application, it will automatically be denied. If it is later discovered the applicant has falsified information on their application, it may affect legitimacy of tenancy. Due to unavailability of the Property. Even very well qualified applicants may be denied if another application for the property has already been approved. Please note that, while equivalent applications are processed in the order received, such other factors as the requested date of the commencement of tenancy, or an applicant offering a higher rent amount may result in priority of another application. NOTE: In case of multiple applicants intending to share the property together, disapproval of one applicant terminates the application unless the non-disapproved applicant(s) elect to resubmit their application without the disapproved applicant. NOTE: Applications are pre-reviewed in the order in which completed applications and the application fee are received. If applying as part of a group of residents planning to live together, the application is not complete until all proposed residents' applications have been received and the processing fee paid. After preliminary screening, applications which do not appear to meet our Rental Criteria will be notified and will not be passed along for further review. Applications which appear to meet our Rental Criteria will be moved forward for screening based upon the order received, excluding those applications which do not meet those Rental Criteria. NOTE: We do not accept "comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports" or other self-furnished credit reports. Guarantors Applicants who do not meet our minimum criteria based upon income and/or credit requirements may propose a Guarantor. Out of State Guarantors will not be accepted. Guarantors are not accepted where the prior landlord or personal references do not meet our minimum criteria. Any Guarantor must have no unpaid collections, no open bankruptcy cases and sufficient income to cover personal debt and applicant rent. Additional Information for Subject Property: Smoking is prohibited. An individual with a disability requiring a service animal for necessary medical support will be required to provide written documentation of the specific animal's status as a service animal and certification of such by a professional qualified to do so. Renter's Liability Insurance at a minimum of $300,000 is required. Renter's Insurance should cover packing, moving and storage of tenant's contents and temporary housing if an event occurs which renders the property uninhabitable. Lease Term is 12 months. Minimum Security Deposit: $2000. TO APPLY FOR TENANCY: 1. You must first have a tour of the interior and exterior of the building in person. Applications are not accepted unless all applicants have viewed the property. 2. Complete the online application and apply for the credit/background check. You will be given a link to the online application form after you have toured the property. 3. Send a confirmation email so we know to look for your application. Include with the email a photograph of your government issued ID. An application without proof of identity is not complete. 4. Watch your email for any requests for additional information. You must respond to any information requests within 72 hours. 5. Remember that all residents over 18 years of age must submit a separate application and in the case of a group of occupants, the application will not be considered complete until all members of the group have submitted their application. 6. If you are approved for tenancy, you must accept the offer in writing by signing the Lease Agreement or an Agreement to Enter into Lease Form and pay a holding deposit of $1000.00 by cash, certified funds (certified check or money order) or other mutually agreed upon form of payment within 48 hours of the time we notify you. This amount will be applied to your first month's rent. If you wish to accept tenancy, you must agree to the occupancy and rent commencement date set forth in the offer you receive.