• Go to www.hammerpropertiesnw.com      and click on the "Search Rentals" tab. Find the listing you would like to apply for and then click “Apply Now”.
• Both tenants and cosigners must submit their own applications. The two applications are very similar, except the cosigner isn't required to give housing references. The $50 application fee applies to both parties. 
• All people who will be living at the property over the age of 18 must submit their own individual application.
• Once you have submitted your application and payment, you will receive an email confirmation/receipt indicating you have successfully submitted your application.
• Once we have received all required documentation from all applicants, your applications will take 5 to 7 business days to process. Be sure you are regularly checking your texts and emails, as this is our primary means of communication during the application process.

*Co-signers should wait to apply until after a holding deposit has been placed.*

• Once your application has been approved, the lease documents will be sent to you for signing through the Appfolio portal.  
• Only tenants sign the lease, however, co-signers may request a copy of the lease for their review. 
• All documents are signed digitally and deposits and fees are paid through the Appfolio portal. If you haven't activated your portal, you need to do that to sign the lease.
• The lease must be signed within a reasonable amount of time. The property is not rented until the lease is fully signed by all parties. 
• After signing your lease, you can view your online portal account for all move-in costs and the dates the items are due. 
• Move-in costs may include but are not limited to:

1. First month's rent
2. $100 Administrative Fee
3. Security Deposit
4. Pet Deposits
5. Nonrefundable Carpet Cleaning Fee
6. Nonrefundable Move-Out Cleaning Fee

• If your application is denied, a letter outlining the reason will be posted to your portal and emailed to you.  
• Reasons for denial may include, but are not limited to:

1. Insufficient income
2. Unacceptable credit rating
3. Inconsistent information on application (ie. misrepresentation or providing false information)
4. Owed fees to previous landlord/utility company
5. Unacceptable tenant reference from prior landlord
6. Unacceptable background check

• If your income and/or credit does not meet our requirements, we may be able to provide a conditional approval if you obtain an approved cosigner or the option of prepayment of the rent for the lease term.  The prepayment option is approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Applications with evictions, felony convictions or convictions of manufacturing or distributing federally controlled substances will be denied.