1519 4th Ave W

Charming Spanish style duplex steps from Queen Anne shops & restaurants. The South side (1519) is available. Amazing natural light, quiet, street, updated kitchen with Viking gas stove, Sub Zero refrigerator, hardwood floors, home office, and french doors leading to private outdoor patio with gardening space. 1 off-street parking spot. Storage shed for gear and bikes. Minutes to downtown and South Lake Union (Amazon, Apple, Google etc...) and close to public transportation. No smoking, no pets. Tenant pays utilities and first, last and security deposit all equal to 1 months rent. Available July 1st for a 1 year lease. Application Process: Application fee of $45 per person paid directly to 3rd party for credit check and screening. Applications are not provided prior to potential applicant viewing home in person (virtual tours not provided). Property is not shown after 6 PM and requires at least 24 hours notice to current tenants. Showings will not be scheduled until prospective applicant has phone call with Owner/Agent to answer questions. Screening Criteria: Income verification must be provided showing a gross monthly income of 3x monthly rent. Minimum credit score of 750. Positive rental history with references. Credit and background check required of all adult occupants. Note: The Comprehensive Reusable Tenant Screening Report as defined by and pursuant to RCW59.18 Equal Housing Opportunity is NOT accepted. Rental Process Steps: 1. Interested applicants have telephone call with Owner/Agent to answer questions prior to scheduling a showing. Applications will be available after applicant sees property in person (Owner/Agent does not provide video showings). 2. Prospective applicant views property in person and shows current ID. 3. Prospective applicant receives Application For Tenancy and submits 100% complete (no non-working telephone numbers etc...) 4. Application reviewed and references checked. Denied if References do not respond within 24 hours. 5. Background/ credit check done by RHAWA This property operates in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, as well as all state and local fair housing and civil rights laws. We do not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sex, familial status, handicap, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state or local laws. The Rental Criteria below outlines standards that are required to be approved for residency. Information and Conditions Required for Complete Application: 1. Landlord references for previous 4 years and 2 character references 2. Employment verification (pay stubs for last 3 pay cycles or offer letter) 3. Photo of current ID with photograph 4. 100% completed Application for Tenancy 5. In-person viewing of property 6. Credit report via third-party consumer reporting agency. Non-refundable credit screening fee is paid by each applicant 18 years and older. Fees are charged by and paid to Rental Housing Association of Washington or their screening agency. Third party and/or multi-use screening reports are not accepted. 7. Applicant responsible for fees if employer requires fee to verify employment or wage. 8. Companion/service animals require letter of verification from medical doctor. Applicant Understands and Agrees that this property is rented as a long-term residence and unable to be sublet or used in a short-term rental program such as Airbnb, VRBO etc Rental Criteria: 1. Income exceeds 3:1 gross income to rent ratio. Guarantors/co-signers are not considered 2. Credit history of at least 750 3. If self-employed or retired, bank statements and/or taxes showing current consistent income. Offer letter required if new job. 4. Rental history that indicates applicant paid rent or mortgage on time, left the property in the condition it was rented minus normal wear and tear, has not received complaints from property managers, owners, or neighbors, does not have a current or past due balance owed, has not been evicted or have an eviction pending. Poor landlord reference/rental history is 1 or more eviction (Unlawful Detainer Action) within a 60-month period, 1 or more late payments within a 12-month period, 1 or more NSF checks in a 12-month period, 1 or more complaints/notices in a 12-month period, unauthorized pet(s), unauthorized occupant(s), damage to property. 5. Application must be 100% complete and accurate (e.g. no wrong phone numbers) in order to be reviewed. A group (more than 1 person) will not be considered until a complete application is received from each member of the group over 18 years of age. 6. Potential applicant is on time for showing. If more than 10 minutes late for showing and fails to notify Owner/Agent beforehand then application will not be accepted. 7. Potential applicant agrees to property listing's lease start and end date and understands rental price and pet policy is firm. Additional Factors for Determining Tenancy: 1. Providing false, incorrect or misleading information 2. Threatening behavior and/or harassment of Owner/Agent 3. Civil court records or references that say applicant has a history of abuse of alcohol, illegal drugs, troublesome behavior, or damage to property that may interfere with the health, safety, or right of peaceful enjoyment by neighbors/community 4. Appearing on a county, state, or national sex offender registry will be subject to an individualized assessment. Individualized assessment will be based upon the nature and severity of the conviction, the number and types of convictions, the time that has elapsed since the date of conviction, age of the individual at the time of convictions 5. Evidence of good tenant history before and/or after the conviction occurred 6. Any supplemental information related to the individual's rehabilitation, good conduct, and additional facts or explanations provided by the individual, if the individual chooses to do so. If applicant requires additional time or assistance to complete application due to limited English proficiency or disability, please describe the reason you require additional time and any proof of need that you wish considered Section 8 Applicant Criteria: All Section 8 applicants are required to meet the same criteria as stated above, with the exception that applicant only needs to meet income requirements for their portion of the rent. In the Case of Denial of Application If your application is denied the owner/manager is required to provide you with a written notice of adverse action that states the reason(s) for taking adverse action (RCW 59.18.257). You have the right to dispute the accuracy of the information in the tenant screening report. You have the right to a free copy of your tenant screening report. To dispute the accuracy of your tenant screening report or to request a free copy of your tenant screening report please submit your request in writing to: TransUnion Consumer Relations 2 Baldwin Place P.O. Box 1000 Chester, PA 19022. City of Seattle Disclosure: In accordance with First in Time SMC 14.08.050, applications are processed in the order in which they are received, and tenancy is offered to the first applicant that qualifies under the screening criteria. In accordance with Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, SMC 14.09: Applicants are notified that landlords in the City of Seattle are prohibited from requiring disclosure, asking about, rejecting an applicant, or taking an adverse action based on any arrest record, conviction record, or criminal history, except for registry information as described in subsections 14.09.025.A.3, 14.09.025.A.4, and 14.09.025.A.5, and subject to the exclusions and legal requirements in Section 14.09.115. Applicants are further notified that the application is based on the screening criteria for this community, which is attached to this application. Applicant may provide supplemental information related to Applicant's rehabilitation, good conduct, and facts or explanations regarding their registry information. **In accordance with SMC 14.09.020: Landlord is prohibited from taking an adverse action against a tenant based on eviction history occurring during or within six months after the end of the civil emergency proclaimed by Mayor Durkan on March 3, 2020, and that the Seattle Office for Civil Rights is the department that will enforce any violations of this ordinance. Therefore, any eviction, outstanding balance or late payments during this period will NOT apply to screening criteria.