Resident Qualifications & Rental Criteria

Please Read Carefully Before Applying.

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At Glory Living LLC, we strive to provide a fair, transparent, and straightforward rental application process.

We do not offer application pre-screening. All prospective residents are responsible for reviewing the qualifications below and determining whether they meet our rental criteria before submitting an application.

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1. Income Requirements

• Total gross monthly household income must equal at least 2.5 times the monthly rent.

• All income must be verifiable through acceptable documentation.

• Income that cannot be verified may result in application denial or additional security deposit requirements, where permitted by law.

• Income sources, including Social Security benefits, child support, disability benefits, and other lawful sources of income, may require supporting documentation.

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2. Rental History Requirements

• Applicants must have at least two (2) years of verifiable rental history or provide acceptable proof of prior homeownership.

• Rental arrangements involving friends or family do not qualify as independent rental history.

• Applicants must have no evictions or broken leases within the previous seven (7) years.

• Applicants must not have outstanding balances owed to previous landlords, property management companies, or housing providers.

• Where applicable, applicants with prior rental disputes must provide documentation of satisfactory resolution and evidence of positive, re-established rental history.

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3. Criminal Background Requirements

All applicants are subject to criminal background screening.

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• Convictions involving violent offenses against another person within the previous seven (7) years may result in denial.

• Serious offenses, including murder, sexual assault, crimes against children, human trafficking, and comparable offenses, may result in denial following an individualized review of relevant circumstances and applicable legal requirements.

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4. Bankruptcy Requirements

• All prior bankruptcy proceedings must be dismissed or discharged.

• Bankruptcy filings within the previous seven (7) years may affect application eligibility.

• Bankruptcy and foreclosure history will be reviewed in accordance with applicable laws and screening criteria.

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5. Credit & Security Deposit Requirements

All applicants must complete a credit screening as part of the application process.

Security deposit requirements are determined by the applicant's credit score and are subject to management approval and applicable laws.

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Security Deposit Schedule

Credit Score Deposit Requirement:

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750–850: 1.0× monthly rent

700–749: 1.0× monthly rent

660–699: 1.0× monthly rent

621–659: 1.0× monthly rent

600–620: 1.5× monthly rent

550–599: 1.8× monthly rent

500–549: 2.0× monthly rent

499 and below: 3.0× monthly rent

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Important: Security deposits must be paid in full before move-in. All deposit requirements are subject to applicable state and local laws.

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6. Application & Screening Requirements

• All prospective occupants 18 years of age or older must submit a separate rental application.

• Each adult applicant must complete the required credit and criminal background screenings.

• Applicants must provide accurate, complete, and verifiable information.

• Additional documentation may be requested to complete the application review.

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7. Reasons for Application Denial

Applications may be denied for reasons including, but not limited to:

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• Household income below the required 2.5× monthly rent threshold.

• Inability to verify income, identity, rental history, or other required information.

• Fewer than two (2) years of qualifying rental history without acceptable proof of homeownership.

• Failure to provide proper notice when vacating a previous residence.

• Negative landlord references involving documented lease violations, property damage, or disruptive conduct.

• Three (3) or more late rental payments within the previous twelve (12) months.

• Outstanding rental collections or unpaid balances owed to housing providers.

• Evictions, unlawful detainer actions, or broken leases within the previous seven (7) years.

• Recent notices to vacate resulting from lease violations.

• Two (2) or more returned or insufficient-funds (NSF) payments within the previous twelve (12) months.

• Bankruptcy or foreclosure filings that do not meet the established financial screening requirements.

• Unauthorized occupants or documented occupancy-related lease violations.

• False, misleading, incomplete, or intentionally omitted information on an application or supporting documents.

• Operating a business from the rental property without prior written management approval.

• Exceeding applicable occupancy limits under the Texas Property Code and fair housing requirements.

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Please Note: Any material misrepresentation discovered after lease execution may result in enforcement action, including possible lease termination, in accordance with the lease agreement and applicable law.

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8. Co-Signer Policy

Glory Living LLC may accept a qualified co-signer in certain circumstances to help an applicant meet rental qualifications.

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All co-signers must submit a separate application, complete the required screenings, and satisfy applicable qualification standards.

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When a Co-Signer May Be Accepted

A co-signer may be considered when:

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• The applicant does not independently meet the minimum income requirement.

• The applicant has fewer than two (2) years of verifiable rental history.

• The applicant has a lower credit score and a qualified co-signer may provide additional financial assurance.

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When a Co-Signer Will Not Override Disqualification

A co-signer generally cannot overcome disqualifying rental or criminal history, including:

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• Broken leases within the previous seven (7) years.

• Evictions within the previous seven (7) years.

• Disqualifying violent criminal history, subject to applicable law and individualized review.

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Co-Signer approval is not guaranteed and remains subject to management review.

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9. Pet Policy

Glory Living LLC welcomes pet applications, subject to approval and property-specific requirements.

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• All pets must be disclosed and approved before occupancy.

• Pet approval is determined on a case-by-case basis.

• A one-time, non-refundable pet fee of $250 applies to approved pets.

• Aquariums exceeding ten (10) gallons are not permitted.

• Ferrets, reptiles, and rodents may be permitted with prior written approval.

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Assistance animals are not considered pets and will be handled in accordance with applicable fair housing laws. Pet fees and pet restrictions do not apply to approved assistance animals.

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10. Pet Misrepresentation & Unauthorized Animals

Residents must accurately disclose all animals residing at the property.

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• Keeping unauthorized animals or intentionally misrepresenting pet information constitutes a potential lease violation.

• Poisonous, dangerous, endangered, or illegally possessed animals are strictly prohibited, subject to applicable law.

• Violations may result in applicable fees, lease enforcement, or termination of tenancy as permitted by law.

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Questions? We're Happy to Help!

If you have any questions regarding the qualifications, please call us at 281.772.8449 or email us at info@glorliving.co.

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We look forward to helping you find your next home!