Great news! As part of our new Resident Benefit Package, United Properties is partnering with CredHub to report tenant payments, effective December 1st, 2023 for $10/month! Please see the Resident Benefit Package page for more information.

Application Process and Disclosure

As a prospective resident, you will be treated with honesty and integrity throughout the application process. Your personal information will be treated with confidentiality and the security that it deserves.

1 – Before applying please review our full screening criteria, click herePlease also download a copy of our Rental Application Fee Disclosure Statement. If you believe you will not pass the screening criteria, we recommend that you DO NOT complete the application and pay the application fee.

2 – Each adult (18 or over) who will occupy the property must complete an application and pay the screening fee of $50.

3 – The SCREENING FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. The screening fee is $50.00 and must be paid with either a credit or debit card or checking account and routing number. We do not have the option of a hard copy (paper) application, as all applications must be submitted online. The screening fee must be paid at the time of application submittal. We will not process an application if the screening fee is not received.

The following is an itemized explanation for the disposition and use of the application fee:

AmRent (Criminal, Credit, and Cross ID Check): $12.40

Online Application Software: $7.95

Office Administration (rental history check and income verification): $29.65

4 – You may pay the Holding Fee after at least one person from your household applies or after your application is approved. Unless otherwise noted, the Holding Fee equals one month’s rent and applies to the security deposit upon signing a lease. A Holding Fee Receipt will be sent to you after processing the payment. After electronically signing the Holding Fee Receipt, the property will be unlisted and reserved for your move-in.

All future occupant and/or co-signer applications must be submitted, along with requested information and documentation, within 24 hours of paying the Holding Fee. This allows us to calculate your combined income. The lease must be signed within 14 days of placing the Holding Fee, and the tenant(s) must move in unless the unit is unavailable within that timeframe. If you need to reserve the home for longer than 14 days, you may request a 30-day Holding Fee Receipt for an additional fee.

The Holding Fee is non-refundable after one business day from the time received unless the applicant is denied.

If you have a voucher assistance program (such as Section 8 or housing voucher), you are eligible to place a Holding Fee upon submitting an application and all other terms apply to this Holding Fee policy; please note that the required voucher paperwork and inspections must be completed within the applicable 14-day timeframe for a lease needing to be signed and approved by your voucher program (this applies to both 14-day and 30-day Holding Fee Receipts). Per the policy above, the holding fee is non-refundable after one business day.

5 – Resident Benefit Package:
United Properties is happy to have a complete Resident Benefit Package for all of our tenants for a low monthly cost of $10/month. The Resident Benefit Package is provided to all tenants with no option to opt out. To learn more about all of the great benefits you will receive as a valued tenant, please visit our Resident Benefit Package page.

6 – A complete application consists of ALL of the following:

  • Application form
  • Terms and Conditions Acknowledgement
  • Release of Information Authorization Form signed electronically (needed to obtain landlord verifications)
  • Disclosure Statement signed electronically
  • Copy of a Government-Issued Photo ID
  • Completed Pet Screening application

Documentation of your current income, including:

  • Your most recent pay-stub or an employment offer letter (to document income from employment);
  • Your most recent tax return form 1040 and Schedule C or SE, if applicable (to document income from self-employment or other cash income);
  • A benefits letter (to document income from social security/disability/other public assistance);
  • A recent statement from the Friend of the Court (to document income from child support and/or alimony);
  • Bank statements (to document income not otherwise listed here)

7 – Once your complete application is received, we will verify that you meet the screening criteria. A full credit, criminal, ID cross check and landlord verification will be completed within three business days. We will promptly notify you once your application is either approved or denied.

The following is the third party utilized for the screening process:

AmRent

250 E Broad St

Columbus, OH 43215

800-324-3681

The applicant has the right to request any paperwork or copies of electronic correspondence generated as a result of the screening process.

Within thirty (30) days of receipt of a denial, the applicant may, if he or she believes this ordinance has been violated, file a written complaint with the City Manager or the City Manager’s Designee, addressed to City Manager, City of Grand Rapids, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, 6th Floor, Attention: Rental Application Fee Ordinance Complaint.

Thank you for your interest in our properties and we look forward to working with you! If you have specific questions about our application process please email applications@rentupm.com.

Additional Information:

Pets

PET POLICY:

Before applying, please verify that the property you are interested in accepts pets. This can be found under the “More Details” section of the listing. If a property accepts pets, the following criteria and requirements will apply. It is very important to know that your application with a pet is placed on hold until you complete the Pet Screening application process.

1. Applicants must complete a Pet Screening profile for their pet and have the pet approved.
2. For properties allowing pets, additional monthly rent may be charged according to the FIDO score given to the pet.

  • 5 paws – $35/pet
  • 4 paws – $45/pet
  • 3 paws – $55/pet
  • 2 paws – $65/pet
  • 1 paw – $85/pet
  • 0 paw – restricted breed / exceed weight limit – pet not allowed

3. Applicants must pay a non-refundable pet fee equal to $300 for one pet, and then an additional $150 for each additional pet.
4. Applicants must pay an annual non-refundable $50 pet inspection fee.
5. Applicants must not own more than two pets.
6. Applicants must accept the terms of a pet addendum to their lease.
7. No aggressive breeds of dogs are permitted, including but not limited to: Akita, American Staff Terrier, Boxer, Bull Staff, Chow Terrier, Doberman/Doberman Pincher, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Husky, Mastiff, Pit Bull/Any bull terrier, Presa Canario/Canary dog, Rottweiler, Wolf/dog hybrid, or a mix including any of the above.
8. No dogs weighing 75 pounds or more are accepted.

Expected Move-In Costs

The following are the expected move-in costs:

  • $100 Administration Fee ($100 for 14 day holding, $200 for 30 day holding)
  • Security Deposit (equal to 1 month’s rent if credit score is a 640 or above. If not, security deposit will be equal to 1.5 month’s rent)
  • Pro-rated Rent (+full following month’s full rent if moving on the 25th-31st of any month)
  • Pet Fee (if applicable)
  • Pet Rent (if applicable)
  • These fees are due at move-in.

If you have housing assistance, approval is subject to all the inspections and approvals necessary as per the Housing Assistance Agency.

Cosigner Requirements

The cosigner qualifications are:

  • At least a 640 credit score
  • Lives in the state of Michigan
  • Makes three times the amount of rent as gross income per month

If cosigner applicant has at least a 720 credit, that is all they need to qualify.

Adding/Removing Tenants

At United Properties, we want to make the process for adding/removing tenants from your current lease is as easy as possible for everyone involved. For this reason, we have set a procedure in place to make sure everything is done efficiently and to ensure we don’t miss anything along the way.

Step 1: Call the office at (616) 965-2300 or email info@rentupm.com to notify us about who you would like to remove/add to the lease.
Step 2: Once we receive confirmation of all parties of the add/remove, we will wait until we receive an application from the new prospect. (refer to the next step 5)
Step 3: If a current tenant is being removed from the lease, all tenants staying will need to provide updated proof of income to ensure the household still income qualifies for the property. The most recent pay-stub will suffice. If you are self-employed, we would need to see your tax returns from the previous year.
Step 4: Bring the completed forms and proof of income to our office located at 1348 Front Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Once here, you will make the payment to cover the Add/Remove Tenant Fee of $200. (Note: If you are adding/removing tenants 30-60 days prior to your lease renewal date, this fee will be waived)
Step 5: If adding new tenants on to your lease, have them apply at rentupm.com. They will fill out the standard tenant application and pay the $50 fee online. The application fee is non-refundable.
Step 6: The add/remove form will be sent to the remaining tenants and/or any additional tenants that will be added to the lease agreement and payment and signatures from all parties are required prior to the add/remove being complete.
Please keep in mind, we do not handle partial distributions of security deposits when a tenant is leaving. The deposit remains with the household until all original leaseholders have vacated.
If you have any questions along the way, feel free to contact the office at 616-965-2300.

Pre-Lease Properties

Please note – if the property you are applying for is one of our pre-lease units, we may contact you within a few months to renew early for the following year, if applicable. If you are unsure if the property is a pre-lease unit, please email us at reception@rentupm.com.

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