Application Process & Rental Criteria Overview

Your application is considered complete only when:

All applicants for the unit have applied (all adults 18 or older must submit fully completed, dated and signed applications)
All required information has been submitted to Royal Palm Property Management
All required documentation has been uploaded directly to the application

Application Fee & Additional Costs

Non-refundable application fee of $75 per adult applicant is required. Additional fees may apply for condo/HOA approval, including additional application fees or security/damage deposits.

Required Documentation

Identity & Income

Valid government-issued ID
Pay stubs for one-month period
Tax returns/1099s (if self-employed - 2 years required)
Verifiable proof of income (non-employed individuals)

Pet Documentation

Current photo of any pets
Service animal documentation (upon request)
Current photo of service animals

Financial Requirements

Income Requirement

Combined gross income must be at least 3x monthly rent. All income sources must be verifiable. We allow additional lease signers/holders who have equal rights and obligations to the lease (not co-signers).

Security Deposit

Minimum of one month's rent required at lease execution. We reserve the right to require higher deposits and/or additional prepaid rent.

Background & History Requirements

Credit & Financial History

No judgments, evictions, or bankruptcy within past 7 years. Clean credit history required.

Rental History

Minimum 2 years rental history with timely payments, proper notice, no complaints regarding noise/disturbances, no NSF checks, and property left clean without damage.

Criminal Background

No violence, assault, drug manufacturing, or firearms convictions within 7 years. No sexual offenses ever. "Adjudication withheld" or "nolle prosse" may require additional documentation.

Important Policies

Pet Policy

ALL applicants must complete a pet application - even if you have no pets, you must declare this on the pet application. No pets allowed without written permission, non-refundable pet fee, and/or additional deposit. Medical service animals are exempt from fees.

Occupancy Standards

Number of occupants must comply with HUD guidelines for the unit size.

Corporate Rentals

Companies renting properties must have an individual on the lease as a responsible party (occupant or co-signer). The responsible individual must meet all qualification criteria and pass a criminal background check.

Holding Deposits

A holding or good faith deposit may be required to take property off market. This deposit is forfeited if approved applicant fails to sign lease, or applied to security deposit if lease is executed.

Co-signers & Exceptions

We reserve the right to require co-signers. Any exceptions to rental criteria must be submitted in writing and may require additional security deposits or advance rent payments.

Credit Reporting Policy

All non-compliance with lease terms, unpaid rent, or amounts owed will be reported to credit bureaus and/or collection agencies in accordance with law.

Application Honesty

Any falsification of facts or withholding information is grounds for denial or eviction if discovered after lease signing.