Rent includes all utilities Beautifully updated fully furnished single-family home in the heart of Sellwood Moreland. This solar-powered house features a private backyard barrel sauna, a recently remodeled top-floor primary suite, and a warm, light-filled layout perfect for comfortable short-term living. Located at 6204 SE 15th Ave, this home offers an outstanding walkable and bike-friendly location close to restaurants, cafes, parks, groceries, and transit. Available for a fixed-term lease only, from Dec 24, 2025 to June 5, 2026. At the end of the fixed term, the landlord will return and resume occupancy as their primary residence, and the tenancy will end. No renewals. Highlights - Fully furnished, including furniture, kitchenware, and household essentials - Private barrel sauna in backyard - Newly remodeled upstairs primary suite with en-suite bath - Two bedrooms + full bath on the main level - Laundry room with washer/dryer - Air conditioning + efficient heating - Off-street parking - Fully fenced backyard - Solar-powered Location - Steps from restaurants, cafes, groceries (QFC, New Seasons, Moreland shops) - Close to Sellwood Park, Westmoreland Park, and Springwater Corridor - Excellent transit access (buses + MAX nearby) - Quick commute to downtown or OHSU Per City of Portland FAIR Ordinance, all applicants must receive required PHB notices before applying. Please email the landlord to receive the mandatory notices before submitting an application. Applications submitted before receiving the notices will not be processed. Hi, we're real people, not lawyers. Much of the language below is there because it's legally required for both your and our protection. Thank you for understanding. Rent, Deposits Rent: $3,400/month (inclusive of utilities) Security Deposit: $3,400 (refundable; used only per ORS 90.300) No monthly fees. No nonrefundable fees. Smoking / Vaping Policy Smoking and vaping of any substance are prohibited anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors. Pet Policy No pets. Assistance animals are accepted in accordance with fair housing laws. Renter's Insurance Tenant must maintain renters insurance with a minimum of $300,000 liability coverage and must list the owner as an additional interested party. Tenant's policy must include liability coverage for negligent damage caused by Tenant. Tenant understands that Landlord's insurance does not cover Tenant's personal belongings. Flood, Safety, and Lead-Based Paint Disclosures This home is located in FEMA Zone X (Area of Minimal Flood Hazard). Smoke and CO detectors installed per Oregon law. If applicable (pre-1978): Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet provided before signing. Fixed-Term Lease Lease dates: Dec 24, 2025 June 5, 2026 This is a fixed-term tenancy that will end on the stated end date. Landlord will resume occupancy as primary residence at lease end. Renewal is not available. Screening Criteria Open Application Period: Per City of Portland FAIR Ordinance, applications will be accepted starting on December 1, 2025 at 3pm. Applications received before this time will not be considered. Applicants should review the PHB-required Applicant Rights & Responsibilities notice and the Reasonable Accommodation Notice along with the screening criteria. Third-Party Screening: This property uses TransUnion SmartMove for tenant screening. All adult applicants (18+) must submit a SmartMove screening request (tenant pays $47 per screening request). Reports include credit history, full national eviction search, full national criminal background check (with individualized assessment), and Income Insights. Credit Requirement (Landlord-Choice Screening): Minimum credit score: 650. Credit reports will be reviewed for recent negative items such as late payments, collections, charge-offs, or rental debt. Negative items do not result in automatic denial; all applicants receive an individualized assessment and may submit supplemental evidence. No unpaid landlord-tenant judgments No open bankruptcies Applications are reviewed using Landlord-Choice Screening per PCC 30.01.086. Application Processing: Each adult (18+) must submit and pay for a separate SmartMove application. An application is considered complete only when SmartMove screening is submitted and required documents have been uploaded. Completed applications will be processed in the order received, consistent with the Portland FAIR Ordinance. How to Apply Using SmartMove Each adult applicant (18+) provides full name and email. You will receive a SmartMove screening request from TransUnion. Complete the identity verification and authorize release of: - Credit report - Eviction search - Criminal history - Income Insights Upload verification documents (pay stubs or bank statements). Screening fee is paid directly to TransUnion. Your application is complete when SmartMove reports + documentation are received. Note: Reports are delivered directly to the landlord through SecureLink; no sensitive data is sent via email. Income & Asset Requirements: Income Requirement: Each financially responsible adult must individually demonstrate monthly income 2x rent OR asset equivalent. Income and assets are not pooled. Required: Gross monthly income $6,800, or Liquid assets prorated across 12 months equal to $6,800/month (e.g., $81,600 available in verifiable liquid assets). Landlord reserves the right to evaluate household income collectively, or to require additional documentation, depending on local housing demand, property condition, and tenant history. Acceptable documentation: pay stubs, employment letters, bank statements, brokerage statements, benefit statements, or comparable verifiable documents. Income qualification is based on the base rent, not the one-time discounted rent. The $250 discount is a temporary concession. The concession does not permanently change the rent. Screening uses the non-discounted rent. Liability: All approved applicants must sign the rental agreement as jointly and severally liable, meaning each tenant is individually responsible for the full rent amount. Rental History Requirements: Two years of prior rental history preferred. Lack of history will not result in automatic denial. No evictions in the past 2 years (except those sealed or protected by law) Positive landlord references required Criminal History: Criminal history will be evaluated using an individualized assessment per Portland FAIR Ordinance, considering nature, severity, and recency of offenses and evidence of rehabilitation. Occupancy Standard: Maximum occupancy is 4 persons, based on the size, configuration, and furnished sleeping capacity of the bedrooms (one queen bed, one twin bed, and one full-size Murphy bed). Additional beds cannot be safely accommodated due to room layout and egress requirements. This standard is safety-based and applied uniformly. Accessibility: This unit is not an Accessible Dwelling Unit as defined by the City of Portland. Accommodation Requests: Applicants may request reasonable accommodations to the application or screening process, including changes to the order of processing, due to disability. Relocation Assistance Exemption: This home is the landlord's primary residence. Owner lived in home within past 2 years 9 months. Owner will reoccupy the home as their primary residence no later than 3 months after the tenant vacates, as required under the PHB Relocation Assistance Exemption. Landlord has filed a Portland Housing Bureau Relocation Assistance Exemption for temporary rental of a primary residence ( 3 years). The Acknowledgment Letter will be provided to the tenant before signing and again with the termination notice, as required under PCC 30.01.085. Supplemental Evidence Applicants will have at least 48 hours to provide supplemental evidence after a conditional denial Landlord will consider such evidence Cleaning Costs No nonrefundable fees are charged. Upon move-out, the home must be returned in the same level of cleanliness as documented in the move-in condition report, excluding normal wear and tear. If additional cleaning is required, the actual cost of cleaning will be deducted from the refundable security deposit as permitted under ORS 90.300. Based on past cleanings, typical professional cleaning costs are approximately $225, depending on the condition of the home at move-out. Additional Terms No subletting or short-term rentals 24-hour notice provided for lawful entry per ORS 90.322 Tenant responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary conditions. Tenant responsible for returning keys and garage openers at move-out. Move-in condition report provided Parking is on-street parking or on driveway. Garage parking or access is not available. Tenant must notify landlord promptly of any maintenance or habitability issues. Landlord will restore essential services as required under ORS 90.320 and 90.365. This property is offered in accordance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. Important Notice for Portland Applicants: Per City of Portland FAIR Ordinance (PCC 30.01.086), applicants must receive required PHB notices before submitting an application. To comply, please email the landlord to receive the mandatory Applicant Rights & Responsibilities notice, Reasonable Accommodation notice, and Screening Criteria. Applications submitted before receiving these documents will not be processed.
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