FAQ's and Rental Criteria

Why should I rent from Northland Rental Homes?


We are a professional, knowledgeable, and courteous family owned business. We work very hard to provide the highest quality resident services in the industry.  
  • We use professional contractors (painters, plumbers, electricians, etc. to ensure every property is in good condition.
  • We oversee and inspect all work performed at every home.
  • We own all properties listed for rent and are able to handle emergency maintenance repairs and issues quickly.
  • We provide a Move-in and Move-out checklist for proper documentation of the condition of your rental.
  • We meet with you personally to go over the lease as to ensure everyone is aware of their lease responsibilities.
  • We provide direct deposit on rent payments.
  • We love pets and feel they deserve a nice place to live, too.

FAQ's

How do I apply to rent?
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNTIL YOU HAVE VIEWED A PROPERTY OR SPOKE WITH US. Check out our qualifying criteria to get an idea if you qualify then complete our application form and submit it to us along with the application fee for the home you want. We'll process it and let you know the results. 

Who pays the utilities?
Tenants are responsible for all utilities including electric, gas, and water/sewer/trash and must be in the tenant's name by the day you take possession of the property.

What am I responsible for maintaining in my home?
You are responsible for maintaining heating/ac filters and fresh smoke detector batteries at all times. This may mean changing them at least twice each year or more frequently as needed. Light bulbs that are easily accessible also need to be maintained by the residents. Yard maintenance and snow removal are your responsibility as well.

Are pets allowed?
Absolutely! We love pets. We charge $30/month per pet in rent. There is no additional deposit required for pets.

Rental Criteria

Our rental criteria checklist is the guideline that is followed for approving new tenants.  ALL individuals over the age of 18 that will be living in the household must fill out an application. Qualification for a property is determined based upon the entire household. Property can only be held up to 15 DAYS before lease must start (e.g., occupancy begins).
Rental History
  • Twelve (12) months of verifiable rental history or home ownership.
  • NO evictions.
  • NO outstanding money owed to a landlord or Property Management company.
  • Proper notice given to current or previous landlords.
Employment History
  • Twelve (12) months of current employment or six (6) months in a similar job.
  • Self-employed persons will need to show proof of income for minimum of past 2 years, which includes 2 years tax returns and previous two months bank statements.
Income Requirements
  • Gross income (including co-applicant) shall be a MINIMUM of three (3) times the rent amount. Must be able to document all income.
  • Ability to pay all deposits and rent in full, prior to move-in.
  • No section 8 or government vouchers accepted.

Credit Requirements
  • Minimum credit score of 650
  • Established credit history.
  • Discharged bankruptcies accepted with re-established credit. If you have questions regarding your bankruptcy, please call as they are handled on a case-by-case basis.
Criminal Records
  • Criminal convictions within the last seven years may result in the denial of your application.
  • No Felony convictions
I.D. Required
  • Each applicant 18 years of age and over will be required to produce a photo I.D. (e.g., a driver's license or other government issued photo identification card).
Application fee
  • Pay the non-refundable $30 application fee per adult applying to lease.