Rental Policies

Renting just got better with Hardee Property Management. We are confident that we have just the rental you’ve been looking for. Hardee Property Management is the exclusive agent and representative of the property owner and does not, in any respect, have any fiduciary or agency responsibilities to the applicant. All federal, state, and local laws are followed and each application is processed without regard to the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity of applicant.

General

Applications must meet the requirements of Hardee Property Managements Qualification Guidelines. Each applicant has to be 18 years of age and older. Every applicant 18 years of age or older must complete an individual application and pay the application fee if applicable. All application fees are non-refundable.

Processing

A COMPLETE APPLICATION Includes the following:

1. Application submitted online by all parties to the application group.

2. Application fee paid (if applicable).

3. At least one applicant has personally viewed the property.

4. Valid ID of all applicants submitted and income verification of all applicants submitted. Documents can be emailed to hardeepropertymanagement@gmail.com.

Additional applications will continue to be accepted until the approved applicant has signed the lease and paid the security deposit and move in rent.

Income

Each individual person named on the lease contract must meet the income requirements of 2.5X the amount of monthly rent as a minimum income qualification. Married couples must meet 3x the amount of monthly rent as a minimum combined income amount. Primary income must be from a reliable and verifiable income source.

Credit

All information showing on the credit report is subject to verification, including previous addresses and places of employment. Some items looked at are: late payments, tax liens, charge-offs, repossessions, judgments and discharged bankruptcies. Any applicant who has an open bankruptcy will automatically be denied. FICO scores under 615 may result in automatic denial.  A FICO score below 525 will result in an automatic denial.

Criminal Background

There is an automatic denial for felony convictions. All other criminal charges will be assessed on a case to case basis with explination or documentation to be provided upon request.

Rental History

Applicant must have good rental references unless applicant has just sold their home. Relatives are not acceptable as rental references. Application may be denied for the following items that are included but not limited to evictions, damages beyond normal wear and tear, illegal activity on premises, refusal to re-rent by previous landlord, unauthorized pets or a balance still owed to previous landlord.

Pet Policy

Most of our properties do NOT accept pets.

If the property owner agrees to allow a pet, applicant will have to pay for and complete a household pet profile, with Our Pet Policy, using this link (please copy and paste in your browser) https://forms.gle/XRfyVfXH4EDo4NdZ9. The pet profile must be completely filled out and approved before its accepted.

Upon completion of a household pet profile the pet will be accepted or denied. If the household pet is accepted, tenant will be required to pay a non-refundable pet fee and monthly pet rent. Amount of pet fee and pet rent is determined on a property by property basis.

Due to insurance costs and limitations, HPM does not allow the following breeds of pets in any of our properties: Pit bulls, Rottweilers, Presa Canario, German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, Dobermans, Chowchows, Akitas, Staffordshire Terriers, Karelian Bear Dog, Dingos, wolves, and any hybrid or mixed breed of one of the aforementioned breeds.  Additionally, no poisonous or exotic animals, such as tarantulas, piranhas, snakes, iguanas, ferrets, skunks, raccoons, rats, or squirrels shall be allowed in or on the premises.

If tenant has an Assistance Animal, they must also complete an assistance animal profile with Our Pet Policy, using our company link: https://forms.gle/XRfyVfXH4EDo4NdZ9. Approved status must be achieved in order for the assistance animal to be accepted. Please make sure you designate your animal as an Assistance Animal on your property rental application under the Pet Section.

Security Deposit

The security deposit amount varies from property to property and must be paid in advance of move in, in the form of a cashiers check. If at the end of tenancy there is any dispute after the security deposit refund is complete, Tenant will be required to fill out the Security Deposit Refund Review Form for any adjustments to be considered.

Administration Fee

An administration fee will be assessed as a one time fee on the original lease and paid up front with move in monies and security deposit. Amount will be disclosed in advertising and on the first page of the lease. 

Short-Term Leases

With permission from the owner short-term leases may be accepted. Additional rent and deposit terms may apply based on the agreed terms of lease.

Condition

All of our properties are cleaned on the inside and out with every turnover. Every Tenant, at the time of move in, will have an opportunity to review and further document any discrepancies from the Rent Ready report provided by HPM. Each property is given in an as-is condition. If there are maintenance issues upon move in, Tenants are welcome to submit a Service Issue through their portal and our maintenance team will address as needed. 

Showings

Please email us at hardeepropertymanagement@gmail.com or text us at (208) 407-2049. Most properties are showings are scheduled and self-shown using the Tenant Turner link on our website. We have flexible appointments available every week. We apologize in advance, but for the safety of our team no showings will be made after dark.

Additional Deposits or Co-Signers:

HPM does not accept any Co-Signers at all. In some cases an additional deposit might be accepted to compensate for one of the minimum requirements being under our company standards. This is offered on a case by case basis and an application must be fully processed before a decision is made.

Lease Signing

Once you are approved, you will be notified by email and we will send over the lease contract via email through your Tenant Web Access Portal. Lease signing is all done online for your convenience. All approved applicants must sign the lease contract within 24 hours. The transfer of funds is done in the form of a cashiers check only and is due to the office by 8pm on day specified in your move in email, usually within 48 hours of the lease being sent out.

Rents

Hardee Property Management chooses rents based on current market conditions and instructions from the property owner. All rents can be paid online monthly through your Tenant Web Access Portal, by mailing in a check, or dropping off a check to our secure drop box.