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Screening Criteria

Application and fees are collected from each adult 18 years of age and older. Fees are not refundable if the application has been processed. We will process your application in the order in which it was received, including completion of the application, the collection of appropriate documentation and application fee.

Pioneer Management, Inc. will conduct a search of public records and pull a consumer credit report and criminal history report to determine whether the applicant or any tenant has been convicted of or has pled guilty to or no-contest to any crime. Pending charges or outstanding warrants will result in the suspension of the application process until the charges are resolved.

Units are not held awaiting appropriate documentation, rental references, verification of any outstanding financial obligations, nor resolution of pending criminal charges. If any applicant needs assistance known as a reasonable accommodation, please notify one of our leasing agents.

Occupancy

  • Occupancy is based on the number of bedrooms in a unit.
  • Two persons are allowed per bedroom

Pet and Animal Screening

All applicants are required to complete a pet, no-pet, or assistance animal profile through a third-party service, pioneermanagement.petscreening.com, regardless of whether they have a pet. This is a mandatory step in the application process and helps ensure fairness and compliance with pet-related policies.

  • Pet Owners: Each household pet must be screened.
  • Assistance Animals: Must be screened; no fee applies.
  • No Pets: A “No Pet” profile is required at no cost.
  • Failure to complete this step will result in an incomplete application.

General Summary

  • Positive picture identification is required.
  • Each applicant must qualify individually.
  • All legal sources of income will be considered.
  • Applicants must be able to enter a legal and binding contract.
  • Inaccurate or falsified information will result in denial.
  • Illegal drug use will result in denial and/or eviction.
  • Properties may not be used for business purposes.
  • Any applicant whose tenancy may pose a direct threat to health, safety, or property will be denied.
  • Pioneer Management, Inc. may require an additional security deposit based on the application.

Financial Information

  • Monthly income should equal at least three times the stated rent and must be verifiable.

Employment Details

  • Twelve (12) months of verifiable employment required if used as income.
  • Self-employed applicants must provide prior year tax returns and will be verified through state corporation records.

Residential History

  • 24 months of verifiable third-party rental history or homeownership is required.
  • 5-year eviction-free history is required.
  • Past-due rent will result in denial.
  • Two or more notices (72-hour or 3-day) within one year result in denial.
  • “Will not re-rent” or similar references result in denial.

Credit Screening

  • Negative debt may require an increased deposit.
  • Unpaid collections result in denial.
  • Minimum required credit score: 600 for each applicant.

Criminal Convictions and Other Reasons for Denial:

  • Felony convictions involving serious injury, kidnapping, death, arson, rape, sex crimes, child-related sex crimes, extensive property damage, drug manufacturing/sales, burglary, or robbery are grounds for denial.
  • Felonies of any type within the last 7 years are grounds for denial.
  • Misdemeanors within the last 7 years involving assault, intimidation, weapons, property damage, sex-related offenses, or drug-related offenses (manufacture/sales) are grounds for denial.
  • Misdemeanors within the last 7 years involving trespassing, theft, dishonesty, or prostitution are grounds for denial.
  • Applications may be denied for evictions, poor credit, lack of verifiable information, incomplete or falsified applications, or inappropriate behavior, including harassment or threatening conduct.

Screening Charge Requirements

In accordance with Oregon House Bill 2680, Pioneer Management, Inc. provides the following disclosures regarding applicant screening charges:

  1. Receipt of Screening Confirmation
    After a screening company or credit reporting agency provides their report to Pioneer Management, we will promptly provide the applicant with confirmation of the screening, including a copy of the receipt from the screening company.
  2. Right to a Refund if No Screening Occurs
    If an applicant withdraws their application in writing and Pioneer Management has not yet conducted or ordered any screening, the applicant screening charge will be refunded within 30 days.
  3. Receipt of Screening Confirmation
    Applicants must receive notice of their right to:
    • A refund of the screening charge if screening was not performed (see above), and
    • Recover $250 plus twice the screening charge if:
      • The landlord fails to comply with screening charge laws, or
      • The landlord does not conduct a screening for any reason and does not refund the screening charge within 30 days.

THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED TO APPLY:

  • Each occupant 18 years of age and older must complete a separate application.
  • Applications will not be processed until every applicant has filled out, e-signed, and paid for their application.
  • There is a fee of $50.00 (USD) per applicant. The application is not complete or submitted until this fee is paid.
  • Application fees are NON-REFUNDABLE even if you are denied tenancy.
  • A valid social security number is required for each applicant.