A desirable light filled 3-storey 2-bedroom, 2,5-bathroom single family townhouse in the heart of Ballard with a walk score of 97 in one of the most attractive, vibrant, and active Seattle neighborhoods! Please allow time before scheduling the viewing as the current tenants are still at the premises. Main Floor: o Large living room: oak hardwood floors, gas fireplace o Open kitchen: hardwood floors, new dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, granite countertops, gas range o 1/2 bathroom (toilet and sink) Second Floor: o 2 bedrooms on the upper floor with 2 full en-suite bathrooms, closets in each bedroom Ground Level: o Fenced secluded backyard and wooden patio o 1-car garage o Washer and dryer in the garage Insulated double-paned windows Unfurnished Easy access to: restaurants and bars, coffee shops, grocery store, fitness center, movies, library, the Sunday Market, and bus lines to South lake union, Fremont, including D-line. No smoking. No pets. Utilities not included (tenant pays all the utilities in addition to the rent). Move-in: First month rent ($3,300) + Last month rent ($3,300) + Security deposit (2,850) + Non-refundable cleaning fee ($400) + Screening fee ($47 per adult person). Renter's insurance is required Background and credit check screening report fee will be paid by an applicant directly to the screening agency ($47) per each adult Application process: 1. Schedule a showing by messaging Landlord via Zillow (please do not click on automated scheduling options) 2. If after the showing you want to move forward with the application, submit application with proof of income, ID, and references 3. Application screening (per screening criteria below) 4. If approved, sign a 12-month lease agreement and pay first month + last month + security deposit + fees as provided in this ad. Screening criteria to approve an applicant for tenancy Each adult applicant will need to fill out an application. Additional documents will be requested by email: o your current driver license/ID o 3 most recent pay stubs/proof of income o Proof of additional income if required or voluntarily submitted by the tenant Applying to rent a property includes the following criteria: o In-person viewing or a virtual tour of the rental property o Applicant arrives on time for showing appointment. (Please note that failure to arrive on time for the showing appointment, or to provide advance notice of the intent to reschedule, may result in denial of the application). o Positive picture ID o Completed application for every occupant 18 years and older o Applicant(s) able to pay their deposit and rent at the time of lease signing or, under the City of Seattle Ordinance 125222, tenant may be allowed to pay the security deposit, pet deposit, move-in fees and last month's rent in installments. The payment plan must be structured as follows, unless otherwise agreed to by Landlord and Tenant: six consecutive and equal payments for leases that are six months or longer; or four consecutive and equal payments for leases between 30 days and six months. o Applications are processed in the order received in the City of Seattle Income & Employment Requirements: o Proof of verifiable employment and/or verifiable source of income o Adequate gross income-to-rent ratio: 3 to 1 (rent should not exceed 33% of your income; otherwise, the application may be denied) o Income for W2 employees can be verified by the following ways: - 3 most recent pay stubs - Employee Reference contact and phone - Fully executed job offer letter/contract if no pay stubs can be provided o Income for Self Employed individuals and other sources of income can be verified as follows: - 5 months of bank statements - Signed tax returns for the last 2 years to show predictable income - Leaves Earnings Statement (LES), Statement of Social Security Benefits, housing vouchers, I20 (International Students), etc. o Section 8 Criteria: - All Section 8 applicants are required to meet the same criteria as stated above, with the exception that the applicant only needs to meet income requirements for their portion of the rent. o No excessive debt which may impact applicant(s) ability to pay rent Credit History: o Good credit history free of negative credit issues which may indicate an applicant is high-risk and/or indicates a pattern of payment delinquency o Applicants with charge-offs, unpaid debts, or a history of delinquent payments may be denied tenancy. o Applicants with credit scores beneath 700 may be denied. Tenants preferably should have at least mid to upper 700 credit scores. o The landlord does not accept portable screening reports. o As a part of the application process, the applicant will need to undergo a credit and background check through and pay all required fees in the amount of or around $47 to TransUnion SmartMove or similar. o Derogatory credit history may result in denial. o Insufficient or lack of credit may also result in denial. Public Records & Rental history information required may include: o 5-year valid, verifiable favorable rental history for the period. Each rental applicant must be able to demonstrate a pattern of meeting their rental or mortgage obligations, leaving prior properties in good condition and not having a pattern of complaints from neighbors. o Applicants should be able to provide references from previous housing providers(s) for a period of the past 5 years. o If applicant has prior rental experience, good verifiable references from prior landlord(s) o No documented comply or vacate notices or late payments in the last 12 months o No prior evictions on applicant(s) record ((WARNING: Do not disclose any eviction history occurring during or within six months after the end of the civil emergency proclaimed on March 3, 2020 unless that eviction history is due to actions constituting an imminent threat to the health or safety of neighbors, the landlord, or the tenant's or landlord's household members, subject to the exclusions and legal requirements in subsections 14.09.115.A, 14.09.115.B, 14.09.115.E, and 14.09.115.F.) o If past or present landlord(s) do not respond to requests for information within 72 hours of being contacted, that may result in denial due to unavailability of verifiable favorable rental history. o We complete an individualized assessment of registered sex offenders who committed the crime requiring them to register as an adult. No pets In addition to the above, the following may result in immediate denial of an application: o False, incorrect or misleading information. o Threatening or abusive behavior towards Landlord or its representative. Consider this statement as notification that we do not accept a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report, as defined by RCW 59.18.257. You have the right to obtain a free copy of your consumer report in the event of a denial or adverse action. You also have the right to dispute the accuracy of the information appearing in the consumer report with the reporting agency. If you require meaningful access or reasonable accommodation, please let us know. Tenant is responsible for utilities. Upon signing the lease: 1st Month Rent + Last Month Rent + Damage Deposit (refundable) + Cleaning Fee (non-refundable) or pay in installments per the City of Seattle Ordinance 125222. Please contact Landlord for showings. Prospective applicants will be required to provide valid ID, evidence of income, satisfy screening criteria, and undergo credit and background check. No Pets.
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