8017 16th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117

Come home to this beautiful stand-alone home with a fenced in yard, and an existing garden! The kitchen has been nicely updated with nice appliances. The house was recently remodeled, it also has an all new electrical system. There is even a car charging port in the garage! Please know that due to ongoing covid supply-chain issues, there are a few things we still need to do, and we may need access after you move in. Here they are: we are planning to update the basement windows, we plan to install a new 50-gallon water heater and update some valves (the current water heater works fine, but is nearing the end of its lifespan). Update on 5/11/2022: The basement bedroom is, technically, not a bedroom until we can get a contractor out there to convert the window in there to an egress window. You can use it as an office. Renter(s) is/are responsible for utilities: gas, water, electric, cable tv, etc. No smoking anyplace indoors. Verification of income: the applicant needs to provide a copy of their most recent paystub and reference for us to verify steady employment. Self-employed persons will provide bank statements for the last 3 months and signed tax returns for the last 1 - 2 years to show predictable income. We understand that that many good residents are not currently employed (e.g., retired, disabled, student, etc.) and that all income sources should be considered. We will use verifiable garnishable wages or government and/or charity program vouchers or government issued payments. Income to rent ratio of 3:1 is required. Debt to Income ratio will not exceed 20% of the applicants' income. Your credit score needs to be above 720. We will accept a tenant screening report done through this site. 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. Applicant should be able to provide references from previous housing provider(s) for a minimum of 12 - 24 months, and have no prior evictions. We have policy that allows guarantors / cosigners when an applicant does not meet one or more criteria. They must personally furnish a signed guarantee that they will cover your expenses, including rents, utilities, insurance, etc, if you cannot. NOTE: We will follow Seattle and WA law summary on on restrictions using rental payment history between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021 (COVID). S We require applicants to provide their photo ID at the showing and signing as a safety measure. We perform an individualized assessment of any adult on a county, state, or national sex offender registry to determine whether a business reason exists to deny tenancy. We consider the nature and severity of the offense, the number and type of convictions, the time that has elapsed since the conviction, your age at the time of conviction, evidence of good tenant history before and after conviction, any additional information showing rehabilitation, good conduct, or other factors that you would like us to consider." Update 5/11/2022 : Renters insurance in the minimum of $400,000 per occurrence will be required. The landlord/owner manager will be named. Update 5/11/2022 (regarding pets): If you have a pet, these terms will be in effect: Animal cruelty will be reported to the authorities and you will be served a ten (10) day notice to comply with the terms of this addendum and possibly face eviction as per Washington State Landlord-Tenant Law. No pets with a history of aggression, incontinence, marking, or destructive behavior. Tenants will put dog bowls on a plastic tray (saves from spills). Any landscaping or property damage will be paid for my the tenant. In addition to the one month of security deposit and a pet-specific security deposit of 25% of one month of rent is required and Resident understands that this will be refundable after termination of the rental agreement and premises have been inspected. A NON-REFUNDABLE ONE-TIME fee of $330 per animal is required. This fee will be used for the specified use (i.e., carpet cleaning, pet deodorizing, flea treatment, etc.) The pet must have proof of all shots and vaccinations. The pet must be spayed or neutered. Any cleaning, fumigation, or damage repairs to the unit, building, grounds, flooring, walls, trim, finishes, tiles, carpeting, etc. that are necessary as a result of the pet will be the full responsibility of the Resident. The pet will not be allowed out of the unit unless it is in the custody of Resident and on a leash not to exceed five (5) feet in length, if applicable. The pet will not be left outside of unit at any time while unattended. Resident agrees to keep pet under control at all times. Should the pet become a nuisance due to noise, barking, or damage to buildings or grounds, etc., Resident agrees to immediately remove the pet from the premises upon Manager's request. If Resident does not comply Resident shall be served a ten (10) day notice to comply with the terms of this addendum and possibly face eviction as per Washington State Landlord-Tenant Law. As a condition of occupancy, Resident agrees to provide a copy of an "Insurance Policy" with minimum liability coverage in the amount of $500,000 to cover damage and/or injury caused by pet. This policy must stay in force throughout the term of tenancy. If policy is not maintained in force, pet(s) will immediately be removed from the property. Other: Resident agrees to comply with all applicable ordinances, regulations, and laws governing pets. Barking dogs a a nuisance to the neighborhood. If we get more than one neighbor[hood] complaint, or if animal services are called you can be served a ten (10) day notice to comply with the terms of this addendum and possibly face eviction as per Washington State Landlord-Tenant Law.