Mission Villas

Resident Screening Policy

 

Welcome to our community!  Before you apply to rent an apartment home, please review our criteria.  We support the Fair Housing Act as amended, and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status.  All persons 18 years of age or older are required to submit an application.  In accordance with the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013, we will not deny admission on the basis that the applicant has been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. 

Any applicant with disabilities wishing to request a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact the Manager by phone at 210-923-2791.

 

Occupancy Guidelines

One Bedroom                           3 Persons                                                                  Two Bedroom                           5 Persons

Note: An additional person less than the age of one (1) year may be included in this total count.     

 

Income Guidelines

Gross income for all applicants will be combined for income eligibility.  Applicants may be asked to produce recent, consecutive paystubs for verification.  Applicants must have a combined gross income of 2.5 times the monthly rent.  These sources may include:  child support, grants, pensions, GI benefits, disability, trust funds, social security, and savings accounts.

 

Employment Guidelines

Applicants must have a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months of employment history.

 

Credit Guidelines

A credit reports will be completed on all applicants.  Unfavorable accounts which will negatively influence the approval include, but are not limited to: collections, charge-offs, repossessions, and current or recent delinquencies.

 

Criminal Guidelines

A criminal background check will be performed for anyone over the age of 18.  An unsatisfactory record revealing a serious charge, conviction, or deferred adjudication including, but not limited to, felony or misdemeanor for crimes against persons or property, drugs, assaults, weapons or sex crimes may result in denial of your application.

 

Felony:  Convictions for the following:

Theft of Property (excluding by check)                                                                                    10 years from completion of sentence

Damage to Property                                                                                                                      10 years from completion of sentence

Drug Violation                                                                                                                                  10 years from completion of sentence

Weapons                                                                                                                                          10 years from completion of sentence

Violence                                                                                                                                            No time limit.  Subject to additional Review Requirements

Crime/Injury to Person                                                                                                                 No time limit.  Subject to additional Review Requirements

Sexual Offences                                                                                                                             No time limit.  Subject to additional Review Requirements

Misdemeanor:  Subject to for review

Theft of Property (excluding by check)                                                                                    7 years from completion of sentence

Damage to Property                                                                                                                      7 years from completion of sentence

Drug Violation                                                                                                                                  7 years from completion of sentence

Weapons                                                                                                                                          7 years from completion of sentence

Violence                                                                                                                                            No time limit.  Subject to additional Review Requirements

Crime/Injury to Person                                                                                                                 No time limit.  Subject to additional Review Requirements

Sexual Offences                                                                                                                             No time limit.  Subject to additional Review Requirements

 

Rental History

Applicant must have a minimum of six (6) months verifiable history in good standing within the last twenty-four (24) months.  Applicants may be denied for frequent late payment history, evictions, outstanding debt to a landlord, or other issues of non-compliance with the lease contract.

 

NOTICE:  By signing this you understand any falsification of applicants’ paperwork may result in rejection of the application and any fees paid will not be refunded.  I have read and understand the entire resident screening policy of this community.