Equal Housing Opportunity

Ramona Property Managers, Inc. complies with federal and state fair housing laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, religion, or other protected characteristics.

General Application Process

Applications are reviewed on a first-complete, first-reviewed basis. All applicants 18 years and older must submit a complete application, including necessary documentation and fees. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be denied.

Application Checklist

To ensure your application is complete, provide the following:

U.S. Government-Issued Photo ID: e.g.,Driver’s license, military ID, passport, etc.

Proof of SSN or ITIN: For credit and rental history checks (immigration status is not requested or required).

Proof of Income: Legal, verifiable income (e.g., pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements). Household income must equal or exceed 2.5 times the monthly rent.

Application Fee: $50 per applicant (non-over the age of 18 (refundable)

Property Tour: All applicants must tour the property or send a representative before receiving an application.

After Submission

If approved, the lease will be sent to you for review within 48 business hours. A signed lease and payment of the deposit are due within 24 business hours.Lease start dates must be within 14 days of approval, subject to property availability.

Qualification Criteria

Rental History: No negative history, evictions, or outstanding landlord debt. Positive rental history for the last 12 months is required. 

Income: Applicants must provide verifiable income equal to or greater than 2.5 times the monthly rent. Self-employed individuals must submit two years of tax returns and bank statements.

Credit History: A minimum FICO score of 620 is required. Applications may be declined for:

Collections over $1,000 (excluding medical/student debt)

Past due balances exceeding $500

Bankruptcies within the previous 5 years

Liens or utility debt within the last 90 days.

Grounds for Denial

Evictions within the past 5 years

Incomplete applications or falsified information

Outstanding rental debt

Poor rental history (e.g., multiple late payments, property damage)

Negative credit (e.g., FICO below 620)

Criminal Record: Convictions for violent crimes, manufacture or distribution of controlled substances, or sexual offenses.

Suspicious, aggressive, or fraudulent behavior

Application Fees

The non-refundable application fee is $50 per person, payable by certified funds. No personal checks, credit, or debit cards are accepted.