1023 California Ln SW #2, Seattle, WA 98116

Alki/North Admiral, unique 1,000 square feet apartment, daylight lower-level of secluded home (off-street) with view of Puget Sound and Olympics adjacent to City greenbelt; patio; fully landscaped with abundant wildlife, including eagles, hawks, and herons. Newly remodeled fully-equipped kitchen. Bathroom, shower and washer/dryer. Multiple windows and separately controlled heaters. Off-street parking for 2 cars. Just down the hill by foot is Harbor Ave. waterfront, walking/running/cycling path, express bus service and Water Taxi (a 12-minute commute by boat to downtown, with views of the Seattle Skyline and Mt. Rainier enroute). Just down the block is large Hamilton Viewpoint park with sweeping view of city. And just up or down the hill by foot or short car ride are some of the best restaurants in Seattle. Lease will specify which portions of landscaping tenant will have access to. Tenant responsible for utilities. Tenant Selection Criteria Summary: Deposits: Damage, Cleaning and Holding: One month's rent. Last month's rent (negotiable over time) Required: - In-person visit of the property - Photo ID - Verifiable gross income equal to at least 3x rent plus minimum credit score of 660. - Employer contact information. If self-employed, a reasonable substitute to verify employment. - Verifiable positive prior rental history for 24 months with regular rent payments and no evictions, damage or history of neighbor complaints. - We do not accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports - No smoking The following will be accessed as part of the screening any applications for tenancy: - All information on your Application for Tenancy. - Your rental history via any identifiable prior Landlords - Credit and background reports via a third party Consumer Reporting Agency (Zillow) - 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.) - In the event of a denial of tenancy or other adverse action, you will be provided the name and address of the consumer reporting agency and you have the right to dispute the accuracy in the consumer report and to request a free copy. You will also be provided an Adverse Action Notice which will inform you of the basis for denial of tenancy, as well as providing you contact information for you to obtain a copy of any screening report. - Zillow will be used to collect much of the information set forth herein. General Information: - Applicant on time for showing appointment, or timely call to reschedule (failure to do so results in denial of the application). - 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 for every occupant (over 18 years of age or emancipated minor), with no material misstatements or omissions. - Demonstration of ability to pay rent and complete deposit and prepaid rent requirements over time (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. Income/Credit Requirements: - General rule is that income from the applicants intending to sign the lease should (collectively) equal or exceed 3x rent. You may include alternative sources of income as defined in SMC 14.08. Except in the cases of rental housing subsidies falling within SMC 14.08.040(F) or RCW 59.18.255, income that does not meet this threshold may result in denial of the application. - Proof of adequate income (or reserves) to verify ability to pay rent on time throughout the lease term (as applicable): - Verification of employment and salary/wages. - Recent paystubs from verifiable employer. - Tax return copies for self-employed applicants. - Proof of investment earnings, social security or other form of governmental rental supplement. - Any additional sources of income that applicant wishes to disclose (i.e. child or spousal support, trust income, financial reserves, etc.) - Any rental subsidies which you wish us to consider. NOTE: Exceptions to minimum income requirements are applicable for Section 8/subsidized applicants as provided in SMC 14.08.040(F). - 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. 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, provided that no adverse action may be based on nonpayment of rent that occurred between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. - For applicants without prior rental history, adequate personal references for 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. To apply for tenancy: 1. You must first have a tour of the interior and exterior of the building. Applications are not accepted unless all applicants have viewed the property. For applicants from out of the area, one member of the group of residents or another individual identified by the applicant must visit the property in person and use skype, facetime, or another interactive "real time" method of taking a virtual tour of the property viewed by those not present in person. 2. Complete the application that will be sent to you via email. If you require additional time or assistance to complete an application due to limited English proficiency or disability, please contact us via email and describe the reasons why you require additional time and any proof of need you wish us to consider. The date and time of your request for additional time is received by us will be treated as the date and time of the submission of your application. 3. Send a confirming email to us 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 to be 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 (email sufficient) within 48 hours of the time we notify you. If you wish to accept tenancy, you must agree to the occupancy and rent commencement date set forth in the offer you receive. If you do not accept all terms of any offer of tenancy that is made within 48 hours, we will proceed to the next applicant (if any). Additional Grounds for Denial of Applications based upon civil records history that would influence the type of renter they would be. This would included any history of previous eviction, owing money to previous landlords or poor landlord references due to payment or behavioral issues or that would indicate that there is a: - 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 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. - 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 the neighbors or the community. - 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 may result in priority of another application. - No adverse action may be made based on current exposure or infection to the COVIID-19 virus. 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. Note: We do not accept "comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports."