Room details
Looking for a friendly, responsible, considerate male housemate to share a spacious, 4-bedroom furnished home in Redmond. This is a comfortable, clean, and welcoming environment for anyone who values a peaceful living space.This quiet home, located in East Redmond about 10 min drive from downtown, sits on 2.5 acre estate with a huge expansive lawn surrounded by beautiful trees and open space as well as a beautiful creek. One Bedroom (unfurnished) is for rent, in this quiet 4 bedroom home. The new male housemate will share 1.5 bath with one other. There are two other male housemates, both clean and courteous. House Rules apply and include clean up responsibilities and courteous habits. We have a Kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and all of the amenities, laundry room with new washer and dryer, Air Conditioning and Heater are new and work well to keep the home comfortable in Hot and Cold weather. Living room, dining room, family room, some garage storage. Off street parking. Requires good credit and background check. Note: No Pets and No Smoking. Share 1/3 actual cost of all utilities. Internet, Gas, Electricity, Water, Trash and Recycling.
The Room:
Cozy moderate-sized bedroom with a large closet, built-in desk, and bookshelf.
Plenty of natural light
Plenty of storage space
The House:
Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances (dishwasher, microwave, etc.)
Two large living rooms with comfortable seating
1.5 bathrooms (shared with one other person) (There is one other bathroom that you will not have access to. It is reserved for other housemate.)
Laundry on-site, new washer and dryer.
Large front and backyard
Off-street parking
Quiet neighborhood with easy access to downtown Redmond and parks
Housemates:
2 current male housemates (working professionals)
Friendly, respectful, and clean-minded individuals
We value open communication and a relaxed atmosphere, but also appreciate privacy.
What We're Looking For:
Someone responsible, clean, courteous, and respectful of shared spaces
Male working professional, no party animals or loud music at night.
Must be able to pay rent and utilities on time and chip in for monthly cleaning duties
Availability: The room is available December 1st, with the lease term being 6 months minimum
Financials:
Rent is $1,200 / month
Deposit is $1,200
Cleaning is $250
Utilities are split (1/3)
Criteria to Apply:
Must be 21
No evictions and pass background check
Good credit
2 years of verifiable and favorable rental history
Must provide a verifiable income and net monthly income must be at least 3 times the rent amount
Minimum 6 month Lease. This is a Shared Home and one bedroom is availalble. No Smoking, No Pet property. Utilities not included, they are divided evenly by House Mates. Owner pays for landscape yard maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS CRITERIA FOR APPLYING FOR HOUSEMATE.
Revised January 1, 2025
FAIR HOUSING: We follow FEDERAL & STATE HOUSING LAWS and do not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or handicap.
RENTAL APPLICATION FEE: $45.00 for credit and background check, PER ADULT APPLICANT 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to apply, you must view it first. Once all required documentation is received and the required application fees have been paid, we will begin processing the applications in the order in which they are received. (Incomplete applications will not be processed). We will not accept a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report, obtained by applicant. Each applicant will be required to qualify individually or as per specific criteria areas. Please do not ask if you qualify or meet our rental criteria if you have not submitted a completed rental application plus the required supporting documents. We will not discuss or communicate the strength or weakness or viability of any potential applicant over the phone or in person. You will receive a notification whether you have been accepted or denied.
1. EVICTIONS: The applicant can have no evictions or unlawful detainer actions on their record during the past (10) years. This would include even an unlawful detainer action without a monetary judgment. In general, an eviction would be an automatic rejection. Monies owed to previous landlords/or creditors will automatically be denied, unless debt is verifiably satisfied, and proof documents shown.
2. BANKRUPTCIES: must be discharged and at least (6) years old.
3. APPROVED APPLICANTS: Once final approval is received, the applicant will have 48 hours to remit security deposit payment in the form of certified funds. Rent will be pro-rated for the month you move in. If you move in after the 14th, the following month's rent will also be due. Once the deposit is received, the lease will be sent via email with electronic signature for execution. Once the lease is emailed, the approved applicants will have 48 hours to execute the lease, or it may be canceled.
4. OCCUPANCY STANDARD: Occupancy is limited to 1 person. (This is a House Mate situation, one bedroom, one occupant, no couples, etc..
5. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applications must provide a photo ID and a valid Social Security number or TIN. Acceptable photo IDs include but not limited to: A current State issued ID card or Current Driver's License; Current Passport or any other non-expired Government issued ID. (Military cards are not acceptable).
6. AGE REQUIREMENTS: All occupants 21 years old or older.
7. PRIOR RENTAL HISTORY / MORTGAGE REQUIREMENTS: (2) years of verifiable and favorable rental history from unbiased sources relatives, in-laws, and/or employers are not considered unbiased sources. Additionally, proof of on-time rent payments / mortgage payments (i.e. rent receipts, cancelled checks, or bank statements) for the preceding three months must be verified.
8. INCOME REQUIREMENTS: We do not accept payments from third parties unless required by law.
1. All applicants must provide a verifiable income.
2. Applicants net monthly income must be at least 3 times the rent amount. Net Monthly Income Defined: Net monthly income LESS monthly debt payments reported by trans union credit bureau = NET MONTHLY INCOME. We do not use gross income. Applicant's other monthly obligations will be taken into consideration when determining applicant's ability to pay the rent.
3. The source of income should be considered permanent.
4. An applicant who does not meet the above requirements shall be subject to rejection.
9. ACCEPTABLE PROOFS OF INCOME:
1. (3) most recent months' paycheck stubs with YTD total + (3) months most recent bank statements.
2. Self-employed must provide the most recent personal and business tax return with a schedule k-1 and (3) most current personal and business bank statements. We will not accept business bank account statements in lieu of personal bank account statements.
3. Jobs that are based off tips, cash payments, bonuses or commissions will be considered self-employed.
10. EMPLOYMENT:
1. Current employment used to meet the income criteria will be verified, including salary amount and start date. Applicant must have been continuously employed a minimum of (6) months directly prior to application date.
11. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS:
1. Applicants must have a verifiable credit history and report that demonstrates a willingness to pay financial obligations in a timely manner.
2. The credit score must be 630 or higher on our credit report to use that applicant's income to qualify. (A credit score of under 630 will disqualify that applicant from using their income to qualify)
3. A credit score (FICO) should be no less than 650 for standard approval.
4. A credit score of 649-600 may be conditionally considered with an additional (1) month security deposit, if allowed by law.
5. Credit scores less than 600 will be automatically denied.
12. CRIMINAL HISTORY: We do not reject an applicant solely based on arrests, indictments, or complaints that did not result in a conviction. Conviction within the past ten (10) years including, but not limited to the following crimes is reason for rejection: murder, burglary, assault, sexual crimes, manufacture or sale of controlled substances, arson, possession of illegal weapons, or passing bad or forged checks.
13. THERE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE: of $45.00 for each applicant ($20 for credit report and $25 for administration fee, or whatever the actual fee charged is). Applications will not be accepted until fees are paid by cash, money order, online, or cashier's check. No Personal Checks Accepted. Application fees will not be refunded.
14. PET POLICY: No pets of any kind, fish or aquariums, etc..
15. RENTERS INSURANCE: (is required) Prior to move-in, you must provide the Declaration Page showing: Minimum of $300,000 liability coverage Policy equal to or greater than the term of the lease The property and address added as additional insured (to notify landlord, in case policy is terminated).
16. SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT: All rent, deposits and fees required for move-in must be paid in full prior to move-in via Venmo, or Zelle. If the successful applicant's initial security deposit is not received within 48 hours upon approval, your application status will be updated to one of the following: undecided, cancelled or rejected status. If the security deposit is not received within 48 hours of approval, the property will continue to be marketed for rent.
Note: there is no smoking on the property--the entire property is smoke free, regardless of the product being smoked: including cigarettes, marijuana, and/or vape.
APPLICANT REPRESENTS THAT ALL INFORMATION GIVEN ON THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT. APPLICANT HEREBY AUTHORIZES VERIFICATION OF ALL REFERENCES AND FACTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CURRENT AND PREVIOUS LANDLORDS AND EMPLOYERS, AND PERSONAL REFERENCES. APPLICANT HEREBY AUTHORIZES US TO OBTAIN UNLAWFUL DETAINER, CREDIT REPORTS, TELECHECKS, AND/OR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND REPORTS. APPLICANT AGREES TO FURNISH ADDITIONAL CREDIT AND/OR PERSONAL REFERENCES UPON REQUEST. APPLICANT UNDERSTANDS THAT INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE APPLICATION MAY CAUSE A DELAY IN PRECESSING WHICH MAY RESULT IN DENIAL OF TENANCY. IN THE EVENT THAT A MATERIAL MISSTATEMENT OR MISREPRESENATION IS DISCOVERED AFTER APPLICANT IS ACCEPTED AS A RESIDENT, AND WHETHER OR NOT A LEASE OR MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED, OWNER MAY, AT OWNER'S SOLE DISCRETION, DEEM SUCH A MISSTATEMENT OR MISREPRESENTATION TO BE A MATERIAL AND NON-CURABLE BREACH OF ANY SUBSEQUENT LEASE OR MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL AGREEMENT AND GROUNDS FOR RESCISSION OF THE CONTRACT AND IMMEDIATE EVICTION. APPLICANT HERBY WAIVES ANY CLAIM AND RELEASES FROM LIABILITY ANY PERSON PROVIDING OR OBTAINING SAID VERIFICATION OR ADDITONAL INFORMATION.
HOUSE RULES APPLY. Ask for details.