REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
You can improve your chances of getting the apartment you want by having on hand the following Documentation required by nearly all Landlords.

1. Letter of Employment.
2. Pay Stub.
3. Photo Identification: A valid Driver’s License, Passport, or Student ID.
4. Co-Applicants: also must provide the above documentation.
5. Guarantors: If you do not meet the minimum income requirements (varies from 40 – 50X monthly rent) as required by a particular landlord or have a credit problem, a Guarantor may be required. The Guarantor, or co-signor, is usually a family member who agrees to guarantee the terms and conditions of the lease in case you default. Your Guarantor must earn between 75 and 100 times the monthly rent and have a solid credit history. Many landlords require that the Guarantor live in the tri-state area – New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. Your Guarantor must provide:
a. A copy of the first two pages of their most recent Federal tax return
b. A completed application form as a Guarantor
c. If Guarantor is self-employed, he must provide a letter from an attorney or accountant verifying his annual income.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
This will be required for the Application Process
1. Application Form: Includes past employment information, previous addresses and landlord information, credit references and financial assets, including savings and checking account numbers.

2. Credit Check: A credit check will be run for each Applicant and Guarantor, and Guarantor, if applicable.

3. Deposit Money: At the time of submitting your Application, you will need one month’s rent and one month’s security in the form of a bank certified check, traveler’s checks, money order, wire transfer. Landlords will not accept personal checks for the initial rent and security deposit.

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