Leasing Policy

Leasing Policy:

All applications will be approved on the following basis:

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age or older and all people occupying the apartment who are 18 years of age or older MUST sign the lease agreement.

Current employment must have been for a minimum of six months and/or a co-signer may be required*. Co-signer can only be a parent or legal guardian.

Applicant must have lived in his/her present residence for a minimum of six months during which he/she had prompt payments and gave sufficient notice to move out, or co-signer may be required*.

Satisfactory credit rating.

Rent must not exceed one-third of monthly income (allowances, tips, alimony, and commissions will require verification).

If credit or income references cannot be established then a co-signer will be required*.

Applicant(s) may be denied occupancy for the following reasons:

Falsification of application by any applicant

Incomplete application by any applicant

Insufficient income (total of all applicants)

Criminal conviction history of violent or sexual crime committed by an applicant or by other occupants (including children) who plan to live in unit.

Poor credit history of applicant (credit reports are obtained).

Poor rental profile of any applicant (rental history reports are obtained). Rental history of:

	Non-payment or frequent late payment of rent
	Eviction
	Drug use
	Poor housekeeping
	Poor supervision of applicant's children
	Unruly or destructive behavior by applicant, applicant's children, or applicant's guests
	Violence to persons or property by applicant, applicant's children, or applicant's guests

All rent, deposits, and fees must be paid by cashier's check, money order, or personal check. No cash will be accepted. Rent is due and payable on the first day of each month.

If the application is not approved, your deposit will be refunded. The $25 application fee is non-refundable.

Pet limitation: 25lb. weight limit, determined by management. $200 pet fee is non-refundable. Limit one pet per apartment.

Water furniture is accepted with proof of insurance and prior management approval.

Occupancy:

No more than 2 people in an Efficiency

No more than 2 people in a 1 bedroom

No more than 4 people in a 2 bedroom

No more than 6 people in a 3 bedroom

	Roommates - Each is responsible for the entire rental payment and all must execute the lease.
	Non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, disability, family status of national origin is the comprehensive policy of this company.
	* If co-signer(s) form are required, the completed co-signer(s) form must be returned to us within 72 hours or the applicant will be considered to have withdrawn their application. In this case, we will be entitled to retain all deposits as liquidated damages as outlined in paragraph 7 on the application agreement.
	Highgate Apartments is a member of the Lubbock Apartment Association and Texas Apartment Association and abides by all Texas and national laws governing the apartment industry.

For more information, email leasing@highgateapartments.com. Please include email address, name, title, company, address and phone number in the body of the message.