West & Co. Tenant Screening Criteria Form

Before Applying Have You:

• Reviewed our Qualifying Criteria?
• Sent an Email Inquiry with Property Address in the subject line to westandcospokane@gmail.com for Spokane properties or westandcopullman@gmail.com for Pullman properties?
• Viewed the Property?

Doing so helps streamline the application process.

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Rental Application Policy and Procedure

Thank you for your interest in applying with West&Co. here in Spokane and Pullman, WA for your housing needs. To best serve you, we feel it is important that you are made aware of and fully understand our application policies and procedures.

Please read this page carefully before completing the application. It is the policy of this management company that applications must be complete, and all application fees paid prior to any application being processed. All completed applications are processed daily (Mon-Fri). As a reminder, application fees are non-refundable.

The screening report agency, Acranet, is used to screen all applicants. The prospective tenant has the right to obtain a free copy of the consumer report also in the event of a denial or other adverse action and to dispute the accuracy of the information within the consumer report.

West & Company Realty LLC. shall provide a written notice of adverse action to the prospective tenant that states the reasons for adverse action or denial.

A complete application will contain:

• Completed West&Co. rental application (One for each person 18 years and older)
• $45.00 flat fee for a rental application.
• Income verification submitted for each applicant.
• for each applicant (Current State-Issued Photo IDs or a Current Passport are acceptable forms of ID)

Equal Housing Opportunity

West & Co. follows a policy of fair and equal treatment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability and in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws. We also have a responsibility to ensure the protection of our property, the residents’ right to peaceful occupancy and the owners’ financial interest. With this in mind, the following rental policy has been established. 

Applicant Qualifying Criteria

Thank you for your interest in a rental home managed by West&Co. We require that all prospective residents meet the following qualifying criteria when completing the rental application:

• Credit Score Qualifications
  • Spokane County and Whitman County Credit Score Qualifications
    • 1-649 Fails to meet the Applicant Qualifying Criteria
    • 650 and above resident score through Acranet Tenant Screening  with 3 or more credit tradelines that have been established for one year or more OR has a 650 and above resident score through Acranet Tenant Screening  with 1 or more credit tradelines that have been established for at least one year with 2 years of good rental history from rental references meets or exceeds Applicant Qualifying Criteria
    • Applicants with 2 accounts or less may qualify for a co-signer if their credit meets or exceeds 620
    • Applicants with unestablished credit (no credit score) may use a co-signer

*The below Criteria must be met whether applying in Whitman County or Spokane County.

• Income Qualifications
  • Tenant must have income in the amount of 2.5 times the tenants portion of rent must be fully verified.
  • For most applicant situations, we verify income using paystubs and a written employment reference. For self-employed applicants, we require the last 60 days of bank statements and a prior year tax return showing required income amounts. Applicants receiving social security or other federal assistance must provide documentation thereof, including a statement of benefits and bank statements showing the income being received. Court-ordered spousal or child support may be considered with consistent payment history for the prior 12 months.
  • A co-signer can be used if an applicant’s income does not meet this requirement.

• Co-signer Qualifications
  • • If a co-signer is required, they must also apply and pay the application fee and must also meet all the criteria of an applicant (including a Tenant AI Score of 700 or higher) AND have verifiable gross income of at least 2.5 times the rent.

• Applicant must provide information for their current and immediately previous landlords.
  • • Unless Applicant is a first time renter.

• Applicant must physically reside in the property for which they are applying.
  • Applicant must live in the rental unit and must disclose all persons that will be occupying the unit. All persons residing in the property are subject to background checks prior to occupancy. All persons 18 years of age or older must be a leaseholder and qualify for the unit with the applicant

• A criminal background check will be completed on all occupants 18 years of age or older.
• Prior Evictions are grounds for denial.
  • Prospects must have no prior Evictions on their record.

• If a prospect is declined based on the criteria listed, landlord reserves the right to take adverse action.
  • This may include denial of the application, the requirement to pay a higher security deposit, or the requirement to obtain a qualified co-signer. If a co-signer is required, they must also apply and pay the application fee and must also meet all the criteria of an applicant (including a Tenant AI Score of 700 or higher) AND have verifiable gross income of at least 2.5 times the rent.

• Occupancy limits have been established by the size of the unit.
  • Maximum number of persons allowed is as follows (unless otherwise defined by statute or local ordinance): No more than 2 occupants per bedroom plus one.

• Falsifying information on an application will be grounds for immediate rejection of the application.
  • By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the above qualifying criteria.