36 Cass St N

Spacious and well-kept duplex unit available in a quiet neighborhood across from a church and next to a school perfect for families or professionals seeking peace and convenience. Features include bright rooms, private entrance-Easy access to local shopping, dining, and downtown Battle Creek. Rental Qualification & Screening Criteria 1. Income & Employment Applicants must provide verifiable gross monthly income of at least 3x rent ($3,000 minimum). Acceptable proof includes recent pay stubs, W-2s, or bank statements. Unverifiable cash jobs, unreported income, or incomplete documentation will not be accepted. Unemployment or temporary assistance alone does not qualify as income. 2. Rental History No evictions within the past 5 years. No outstanding landlord judgments or unpaid rent balances. Must provide at least one verifiable positive landlord reference (not from relatives or friends). 3. Credit & Debt Minimum credit score: 620. No open bankruptcies, repossessions, or unpaid utilities. Consistent late payments or collections activity may result in denial. 4. Criminal Background No convictions for violent crimes, theft, property damage, or drug trafficking/manufacturing. No sex-offender registration. Minor, non-violent misdemeanors will be reviewed case-by-case to remain Fair Housing compliant. 5. Occupancy & Guests Occupancy limited to 2 persons per bedroom (per Michigan Housing Code). No subleasing, short-term rentals, or Airbnb. Guests staying longer than 7 nights per month require written approval. 6. Smoking & Substance Use No smoking, vaping, or marijuana use inside the home or within 10 feet of the building. Evidence of smoke or burn odor will be treated as a lease violation and subject to forfeiture of deposit. 7. Maintenance & Care Tenants are responsible for keeping yard and walkways clean, trash removed, and minor upkeep maintained. No vehicle repairs, oil changes, or storage of non-operational vehicles. Do not flush wipes, grease, or foreign objects down drains or toilets. 8. Financial Readiness First month's rent ($1,200) + security deposit ($1,800) due in certified funds at lease signing. Partial move-in payments are not accepted. Pet deposits and monthly pet fees apply if pets are approved. 9. Honesty & Verification Any false, incomplete, or misleading information will result in automatic denial. All applicants must consent to credit, criminal, and eviction background checks.