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RESIDENT SELECTION CRITIERIA
Effective November 1, 2012
Introduction
Welcome to Conifer Living! The purpose of this Resident Selection Criteria is to establish the procedure and requirements for selecting applicants for our community. The Resident Selection Criteria is designed to promote fairness and uniformity in resident selection.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of Conifer Poets Landing Associates, LLC, aka Poets Landing and Conifer Realty, LLC, to promote equal opportunity and non-discrimination in compliance with, but not limited to, the federal and state constitutions and legislative enactments addressing discrimination in housing includes, Civil Rights legislation (1964, 1968, 1988), The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and, to the extent applicable, the Americans with Disabilities Act. Further this community complies with the state and local fair housing regulations of the jurisdictions in which it is located.
Fair Housing and Section 504
This community will not discriminate against any person or persons on any basis prohibited by law including but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, source of income, sexual orientation or familial status. To allow all applicants the opportunity to purse the application process, Conifer Realty, LLC has a 504 Policy that address reasonable accommodations. For more information, please see the Community Manager.
Non-Smoking Community
Poets Landing does not allow smoking in common areas or anywhere on the grounds. All leaseholders will be required to sign a non-smoking lease addendum agreeing to these rules prior to occupancy.
Property Eligibility
Certain units at our community are handicapped accessible. Prospects requiring the special features of these units will be given preference over other prospects. See community manager for more details.
Valid identification with a picture will be required (photo copy may be kept on file). Applicants must disclose social security numbers (SSN) for all household members. Valid SSN card issued by the Social Security Administration is the necessary documentation required. However, the community will accept a letter from the Social Security Administration verifying the number and acknowledgement a new card has been applied for. Where applicable an assigned Federal Identification Number may be used
Students
This community follows the student regulations written in Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. The regulation states that a household comprised of all full time students will not be eligible for this program. However, four exceptions exist to this rule. See the Community Manager for additional information.
Occupancy Standards
Occupancy standards are established to allow residents to select the apartment size appropriate to their individual needs. Maximum occupancy standards are as follows:
Unit Size Minimum Occupants Maximum Occupants
1 Bedroom 1 Person 2 Persons
2 Bedroom 2 Persons 4 Persons
3 Bedroom 3 Persons 6 Persons
Income Requirements
Poets Landing offers units under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. The household’s total yearly income cannot exceed the established maximum below. All sources of household income must be disclosed and verified. Plus, minimum income requirements will apply. Should a household fail to meet the minimum income requirement, verifiable, demonstrated ability to pay rent may be used if approved by our Compliance Department, i.e., cash from sale of real estate or guarantor with verifiable income at 70 X Rent Rate, plus guarantor must submit to credit screening.
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Maximum Income Limits
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Set Aside
Percentage
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1
Person
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2
Persons
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3
Persons
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4
Persons
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5
Persons
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6
Persons
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50%
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25850
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29550
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33250
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36900
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39900
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42850
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60%
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31020
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35460
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39900
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44280
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47880
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51420
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Rent Schedule
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Unit Type /
Set Aside
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Rent
Rate
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1 bdrm (50%)
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618
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1 bdrm(60%)
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682
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2 bdrm (50%)
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737
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2 bdrm (60%)
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797
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3 bdrm (50%)
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845
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3 bdrm (60%)
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961
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The tax credit program is designed to qualify applicants that have met the maximum yearly income per household. Each household must qualify below the maximum income requirement range established by HUD based on household size.
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Screening: The agent will enter the applicant’s information into a third-party Resident Screening software system in order to determine compliance with credit and criminal requirements in an objective manner. This screening will secure background information regarding the following:
· Record of prior criminal history
· References from a credit bureau
References from landlords in the last three years or from the last two successive residences, which is more inclusive, will be obtained via third party verifications for all Accept with Conditions approval.
Applicant must be able to establish the necessary utilities with the appropriate utility provider. Failure to provide proof of service will be grounds for rejection.
All questions may be directed to the Community Manager by emailing her at: Poetslanding@coniferllc.com or by calling 607-257-1861.