4318 NE 42nd St

Lease terms

Lease Duration & Availability: - Lease Term: 12-month lease preferred. After that, it will change to month-to-month lease automatically. - Available Date: July 16, 2026. Required Fees & Move-In Costs: - Monthly Rent: $4,895 - Security Deposit: One month's rent (Fully refundable, covers cleaning/damage beyond normal wear and tear). In accordance with Seattle law, this deposit can be paid in installments upon request. - Application Fee: Paid directly via Zillow for credit and background screening. Utility Policies: - Tenant's Responsibility: Electricity & Gas (Seattle City Light & Puget Sound Energy), Internet/Cable. Tenant can set up accounts directly, or the landlord can forward bills and the tenant reimburse the exact amount with the next months' rent. - Water/Sewer/Garbage (SPU): Tenant's responsibility. Due to account restrictions, the landlord will forward the SPU bills, and the tenant will reimburse the exact amount with the next month's rent. Pet, Smoking & Parking Policies: - Pets: Small to medium pets (under 40 lbs) are welcome. Pets above 40 lbs are considered on a case-by-case basis with landlord approval. No pet screening fee or deposit. - Smoking: Strictly NO smoking or vaping of any kind allowed anywhere inside the house or on the property. - Parking: Includes an attached 2-car garage, plus ample driveway and street parking on this quiet cul-de-sac street. Tenant Maintenance Responsibilities: - Yard & Landscaping: Tenant is responsible for basic lawn mowing, weeding, and watering to maintain the beautiful yard. (Landlord is open to hiring a professional landscaping service with costs shared/negotiable). - Basic Care: Tenant is responsible for replacing furnace filters regularly, replacing smoke detector batteries, and taking out trash/recycling bins on designated city pickup days. - Winter Care: Tenant must maintain a minimum indoor temperature of 60 F during freezing winter months and disconnect outdoor hoses to prevent pipe bursts. Tenant Screening Criteria Pursuant to Seattle Fair Housing laws, applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. To be approved, all applicants must meet the following minimum criteria: - Identification: Government-issued photo ID required for all applicants aged 18 and older prior to final lease signing. - Credit History: Minimum credit score of 680. No historical evictions or outstanding landlord debt. - Income Requirement: Gross monthly household income must be at least 2.5 times the monthly rent (verifiable via 2 recent pay stubs, W-2, or an official employment offer letter). - Rental History: Positive rental history or verifiable references preferred. For international students or applicants with limited US rental history, a qualified co-signer (guarantor) or proof of student enrollment/funding will be considered. - Background Check: A comprehensive criminal and background check will be conducted via Zillow in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Housing Ordinance.