Rental Criteria

We begin processing your application once you pay the $65 non-refundable application fee and submit your application on our website, www.1stAmericanAz.com. If you do not complete all of the fields on the application, it is deemed to be incomplete and processing will be halted. This includes uploading all applicable documents and contacts. The following criteria are meant to be the minimum general guidelines of the qualifying items needed in order to rent a home offered through 1st American Real Estate. Any questions about the requirements and your situation can be emailed to Jesus@1stAmAZ.com Subject: Rental Guidelines. Please allow 48 hours for a response.

Applications are processed in bulk, so it is to the applicant's advantage to properly complete the application on the first submission. Every proposed occupant 18 years or older must submit a separate application.

Rental Application Fee: $65.00 per applicant. This is a fee and is not refundable. Anyone 18 years or older must fill out an application and pay the application fee. The application must be filled out completely or it will not be processed. False, incorrect or misinformation will cause the application to be denied. Application fees are to be paid online. We do not accept cash.

Government Issued Identification: Upload a copy of Applicant’s valid United States driver’s license or United States government issued identification.

Proof of Income: We require 3 times the monthly rent in gross income. If you have insufficient income, an additional deposit or co-signer may be required. Upload copies of your pay stubs for the past two months. If you are self-employed, include copies of the past 12 months of bank statements and your prior year tax return(additional information may be requested). If you have other sources of income (child support, social security, alimony, etc.), please provide the supporting documentation.

Credit History:  You must have reasonable credit and a minimum credit score of 620. If you have credit issues, you may apply with a co-signer. If you have a bankruptcy, it must be discharged, and proof of discharge is required. If discharge is on the credit report, no additional documents needed. Any open bankruptcy will automatically be denied. Student loans and Medical not considered for approval. If you do not meet our minimum credit standards your application will be denied.

Rental History: We may verify up to four (4) years of rental history. If you have an outstanding balance and/or eviction with another Landlord within the last four (4) years, evidence of the balance paid in full must be provided. Evictions greater than this time will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Landlord(s) name, phone and fax numbers must be provided in the application. An eviction can be grounds for denial.

Criminal History: Felonies related to property damage, illegal substance manufacturing or distribution, assault sexual predators and child molestation will result in application denial. Misdemeanors and others will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Additional Security Deposit may be required. Other criminal activity may be grounds for denial.

Pets: All pets are subject to approval and vary by property. Additional rent is charged per approved pet.

Holding Fee: If approved, the applicant, in order to hold the rental home, will be required to pay a holding fee up to first month’s rent plus the security deposit amount determined for the property within 48 hours of notice of approval. If the applicant delays or cancels at any time, the applicant forfeits the holding fee. Otherwise, the fee will be applied towards the Rent and/or Security Deposit, as applicable, at the time of move-in. The holding fee must be payable to 1st American Real Estate and be in the form of money orders or cashier’s check at 106 S. Camino Seco, Tucson, AZ 85710 Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A drop box is available for your convenience.

Smoke Free: All of our properties are smoke free. No smoking of any type is allowed on the premises, inside or outside the home.

Utilities: Applicant must connect primary utilities and provide account numbers prior to activation of the lease and move in.



Other fees and costs: all rent payments not received by 5:00 p.m. MST on the 3rd of the month will be assessed a $100 late fee; if any payment is returned for any reason the tenant will be charged $70 per item; all fines levied by the applicable homeowner association or other governing body will be charged directly to the tenant; for late rent payments the tenant will be charged a $50 fee for a certified mailing to the tenant which includes the legal five day notice; all eviction costs which vary, will be charged to the tenant as applicable; tenant is responsible for directly obtaining any required USPS mailbox keys from the USPS and the related cost; and as tenant is responsible for maintaining all landscaping up to six feet above the ground, the tenant will be charged the actual cost to maintain if necessary without additional notice.

NOTICE: 1st American Real Estate and Property Management is an Equal Opportunity Housing provider and agents are also licensed REALTORS®. 1st American Real Estate and Property Management represents the owner of the property exclusively in each tenant transaction. Each applicant or tenant will be treated in a fair and honest manner