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Application Process Overview
Total Timeline: 1-6 business days
All applications are reviewed, processed, and scored by an independent third-party company.
Step 1: Apply
Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
Submit your application at AllayResidential.com/Apply. Every adult who will be residing in the property during the lease term must complete an application.
Application Options:
Apply together: Up to 2 adults may complete a single joint application
Apply separately: For households with more than 2 adults, designate one person as the primary applicant. All other household members should indicate they are applying as part of the primary applicant's household when submitting their individual applications.
💡 Pro Tip: Applicants who connect their bank account for income verification can be processed in as little as one business day.
Step 2: Processing
Estimated Time: 1-5 business days
Resident Research, our independent application screening team, processes applications Monday through Friday during regular business hours (excluding holidays). Applications are processed in the order they are received.
What We Verify:
Credit history
Criminal Records
Eviction Records
Identity verification
Rental history
Current employment
How You Can Help Speed Things Up: Please notify your current employer and previous landlords that we will be contacting them. Their prompt response will help accelerate your application processing.
Need to make changes or submit additional information? Email info@residentresearch.com
Step 3: Decision
Estimated Time: 1 business day after processing is complete
Once screening is complete, we conduct a final review with the property owner and render a decision based on your household's complete application.
If Approved: You'll receive an email with your lease terms summary and a request to confirm acceptance.
If Denied: Your household will receive notification. If the denial is due to missing information, you may submit the required documents to info@residentresearch.com for reconsideration.
Multiple Applications: When multiple households apply for the same property, we complete the final review process once all applications for each household have finished processing. Decisions are made based on the order applications completed processing.
Questions? Contact info@residentresearch.com
Minimum Qualifications
Below is a brief overview of our minimum criteria, provided as a guideline to help prospective residents make informed decisions before submitting an application. We reserve the right to change these criteria at any time, and individual properties may have specific requirements. For the most up-to-date criteria, please reach out to our property management team directly.
Credit Score Requirements
Credit scores play an important role in our decision-making process. We average the credit scores of all household members to create a household credit score, which is evaluated as follows:
Below 620 - Does Not Meet Requirements
Applications typically declined
We recommend applying with a more highly qualified co-applicant (see FAQ section for details)
620-679 - Conditional Approval
Considered based on the complete application profile
May require additional rent payment or increased security deposit
680 and Above - Meets Requirements
Standard approval consideration
Note: We primarily use TransUnion/VantageScore 3.0 for credit evaluation, though other sources and scoring models may be used to ensure comprehensive assessment.
Income Requirements
Residents must demonstrate verifiable household income of at least 2.5 times the monthly rent amount. We encourage providing all sources of legal and verifiable income to our screening team.
Income Verification Options:
Bank account connection (fastest processing)
Recent paystubs
Bank statements
Tax filings
Income Evaluation:
Below 2.5x Rent - Does Not Meet Requirements
Applications typically declined
2.5x to 2.99x Rent - Conditional Approval
Considered based on the complete application profile
May require additional rent payment or increased security deposit
3x Rent and Above - Meets Requirements
Standard approval consideration
Note: All income must be independently verified by our screening team. Applicants can expedite this process by connecting their bank account through our secure Decision Logic platform during application submission.
Background Screening
All residents 18 years or older undergo comprehensive background screening, including:
Credit History Review
Rental History Verification
Criminal Background Check
Sex offender registry search
Felony conviction history
Misdemeanor conviction history
Important: Applications may be denied if we cannot verify any required background information or if screening results do not meet our residential standards.
Individual circumstances are evaluated holistically. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee approval, as final decisions consider the complete application profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Housing Voucher Policy
Everyone is welcome to apply for residency at any of our properties, and all applicants will be required to meet the same criteria regardless of income source. When submitting an application, please include your voucher amount as part of your total household income. All applications are screened using identical criteria.
Important Requirements for Voucher Holders
Property Approval Status: Most of our properties have not been accepted into housing voucher programs. Properties that have been approved for voucher participation will clearly indicate this in their individual listing descriptions. Please verify that your specific voucher program has approved the individual property for participation before applying. Our properties must meet all program-specific requirements and receive formal approval from your housing authority to accept voucher payments.
Additional Program Requirements: We are unable to accommodate requests for:
Special inspection procedures beyond standard requirements
Program-specific training or certification
Adjustments to standard fees or lease terms
Modifications to our standard application process
Before Applying: We strongly recommend contacting your housing authority to confirm the property's participation status and ensure all program requirements can be met.
Application Fees: All application fees are non-refundable regardless of approval status or program participation eligibility.
Note: Meeting our standard rental criteria does not guarantee voucher program compatibility or property approval through your housing authority.
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Unless otherwise noted, pets are subject to pet rent of $30 per month per pet under 30 lbs. For animals over 30 lbs, we are happy to seek owner approval once we have received the full tenant and pet application. All residents will be asked to complete pet screening through our partner, petscrening.com While most of our homes are pet-friendly, some homes may not accept pets or have specific requirements - this will be noted on the listing page.
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Up to one non-occupant lease-signer may be included as part of your application & lease agreement. This person will be required to complete the full application process as a member of the household and included on the lease agreement. They will be fully responsible for the obligations of the lease.
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Self-employed applicants will be asked to provide tax returns, connect their bank account and/or provide bank statements. Connecting a bank account through our partner, Decision Logic will be the easiest and fastest way to verify your income.
