The rental market is fast and ever-changing. Unit vailability can differ on an hourly basis, so being prompt and prepared are key to securing your ideal unit. By following the steps below, you can help speed up the application process and improve the chances of getting your first choice!
- Apply Online
Apply for your chosen unit by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the unit description page. The application fee is $50 for both applicants and cosigners, which needs to be paid before your application can be submitted. All persons 18 years or older who will be residing in the unit must apply, regardless of who will be financially responsible. Our office accepts paper applications if internet access is limited. Payments for paper applications may be personal or cashier’s check, money order, or credit/debit card (with a 5% processing fee). Cash is not accepted in our office. - Complete the Application
Applications are reviewed in order of completion, not submission. An application is only considered complete
when:- All roommates/living partners have applied
- All cosigners have applied (if applicable)
- All rental references have been received
- All pet/ESA documents have been received (if applicable)
- Appropriate proof of income has been received on all applications
- Note Our Qualifications
Review our Applicant Screening Criteria and understand the qualifications we are looking for. If one or more aspects do not qualify, you may be denied, or a cosigner may be required. - Be Responsive
Our front desk communicates primarily via text message and email. Please respond promptly to our messages and provide any additional information requested. Any additional documents can be emailed to frontdesk@rentalsbywindermere.com
Important to Note for Your Application
- Submitting an application does not automatically reserve a unit.
- Applicants can only apply to one property at a time. Please do not apply more than once in a 90-day period.
- All applications are reviewed in order of completion, not submission. An application must be considered complete to be considered.
- Your application is valid for 90 days. You are welcome to contact our office to transfer your application to any other available property in our inventory.
- All application fees are non-refundable unless the exact unit you applied for is unavailable at the time you applied.
- The application processing time can vary depending on document submission and response time of your rental references. We encourage you to reach out to your references and let them know to expect an email from Windermere to help expedite this process.
- An application may be rejected, or a cosigner may be required due to lack of income, poor credit, evictions, criminal history, insufficient income, negative rental reference, etc. If a cosigner is required, applications are then considered incomplete until a cosigner application is received.
Roommates and Cosigners FAQ
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If one of my roommates is unavailable to submit an application, can we guarantee our place in line?
- To guarantee your place in line, all prospective tenants must submit an application and pay the application fee. Applications/fees can be submitted online, mailed to our office, or brought in by hand.
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Can I apply by myself and add my roommate later?
- Yes. Your application would be moved forward as the sole tenant. Please note, however, that after moving in, adding a roommate would be considered a change of residents [NS1.1] if done during the lease term. Please see our page on Change of Residents procedures.
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Does each person in the group need a cosigner?
- Only the applicant who does not qualify would need a cosigner. The cosigner needs to specify, in writing, who they are cosigning for. Note that all applicants and cosigners are responsible jointly and equally for the unit. Even if the cosigner is cosigning for one tenant, they could be responsible for any delinquent payments or damages caused by any/all tenants residing in the unit.
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Is my cosigner responsible for everyone on the lease?
- All cosigners and applicants are equally and jointly responsible for the terms of the lease. When tenants and/or cosigners to a lease are jointly and severally liable, the Landlord may collect any or all amounts due from any one of the tenants and/or cosigners. Windermere does not differentiate between “roommate portions” and does not facilitate discussion of splitting rent between tenants. Cosigners are required to sign the lease prior to tenants moving in, as well as future lease renewals, if offered.
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If I renew my lease, will my cosigner be responsible for the next term?
- It will be assumed that your cosigner will be included in the next term unless specified in writing that they wish to be removed. Current tenants will need to submit current proof of income to confirm that they qualify without the cosigner. If tenants do not qualify on their own, the cosigner must remain on the lease, or another qualifying cosigner must apply and take their place.
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When will my cosigner be contacted?
- Cosigners are not notified regarding approval, so applicants should contact the cosigner regarding application status. Cosigners are contacted when rent is delinquent; balances are past due, and/or if there are significant lease violations/eviction proceedings.