the undersigned hereby authorize all persons or companies in the categories listed below to release information regarding employment, income and/or assets for purposes of verifying information on my/our apartment rental application. I/we authorize release of information without liability to the owner/manager of the apartment community listed below, and/or the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; and any other entity listed below.
INFORMATION COVERED:
I/We understand that previous or current information regarding our application may be needed. Verifications and inquires that may be requested include but are not limited to: credit and criminal report, personal identity, student status, employment, income, assets, medical or child care allowances. I/We understand that this authorization cannot be used to obtain information about me/us that is not pertinent to my eligibility for and continued participation as a Qualified Tenant.
1. I, further hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the releases from any loss, liability damage or costs, including court costs and attorney fees they may incur due to my participation in said activity whether caused by negligence of releases of otherwise.
2. In signing this release, I acknowledge and represent that this document represents a Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement. I understand it and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made; I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and I execute this release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by it.
GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS THAT MAY BE ASKED:
The groups or individuals that may be asked to release information include, but are not limited to:
Past and Present Employers
Educational Institutions
(including Public Housing Agencies)
Welfare Agencies
Social Security
Veterans Administrations
Administration
Credit Bureaus
Support and Alimony Providers
Medical and Child Care Providers
Law Enforcement Officials
State Unemployment Agencies
Banks and other Financial Institutions
(Criminal Background Checks)
Retirement Systems
Previous Landlords
All Utility Providers
I hereby make this application for an apartment and certify that this information is correct. I authorize you to contact any references that I have listed. I also authorize you to obtain my consumer credit report from your credit-reporting agency, which will appear as an inquiry on my file.
Furthermore, I understand that I may be asked for some of my paperwork to be updated. These documents could include check stubs, bank statements and verification of employment, as well as any other documents the state requires us to update. We understand we have 7 days from the date of request, to fulfill our request for pending documentation in order to complete the application process. If approved and once notified of approval, you will have 7 days for all applicants on the application to execute the lease agreement, unless both parties agree to different arrangements. Failure to comply within the allowed period of time may result in the cancellation of your applications and the parties will then have no further obligation to each other.
I understand that if any applicant or co-applicant is disapproved, the application deposit will be refunded and may take up to 30 business days to be processed and refunded of such disapproval.
I understand the rental amount and move in date can possibly change due to any changes in income, unforeseen circumstances, construction constraints for newer properties or other reasons out of Tropicana Properties’ control.
I acknowledge that I had an opportunity to review the rental selection criteria, which include reasons my application may be denied, such as criminal history, credit history, current income, and rental history.
Tropicana Properties does business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. Immediate denial of the application will occur if any member of the household including applicant and co-applicant have been convicted of a sexual crime. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Resident of the United States.
I/We understand, if; I/We do not meet the rental selection criteria, I/We fail to answer any question, or give false information Tropicana Properties may reject the application and terminate the right of occupancy. I hereby make this application for an apartment and certify that the information above is true and correct.
CONDITIONS
I/We agree that a photocopy of this authorization may be used for the purposes stated above. The original of this authorization is on file and will stay in effect for a year and one month from the date signed. I/We understand I/We have the right to review this file and correct any information that is incorrect.
