2003 E Mercer St #A, Seattle, WA 98112

Upstairs unit of 1907 duplex located on a corner lot with hardwood floors (bedrooms carpeted), original moldings, and terrific natural light. Spacious bedrooms, window-lined office, large kitchen with significant counter and cabinet space, gas range, and patio off kitchen. Dining room table and chairs must stay. Landscaped side yard with patio and outdoor grill. Storage alcove for bicycles and outdoor gear. Easy commute to hospitals (Swedish, Virginia Mason, Poly Clinic, Harborview), and South Lake Union (Amazon, Gates Foundation, Facebook, Google, Microsoft). Walk to Volunteer Park, restaurants and shops right around the corner. No smoking, no pets, tenant pays utilities. The property is available June 1st for a 1 year lease. Rental Process Steps: 1. Request telephone call with Owner/Agent to answer questions 2. View property in person or through proxy 3. Background/credit check completed by Rental Housing Association of Washington 4. Submit application 100% complete and accurate 5. Application reviewed. Denied if references do not respond within 72 hours. Tenant responsible for costs associated with employment reference services that require payment. 6. Applicant receives Intent to Lease document and lease and has 48 hours to accept and provide payment via cashier's check to secure. Rental Criteria: 1. Employment/income verification showing income at least 3x monthly rent after significant financial obligations. Documents: last 3 pay stubs, offer letter, tax and brokerage statements etc... Verification of 12 months of current consecutive employment in the same field of work with pay stubs showing consistent income. If self-employed or retired, bank statements and/or taxes showing current consistent income. Offer letter required if new job. 2. Credit score greater than 700. 3. Rental history that indicates rent or mortgage paid on time, left the property in the condition it was rented in minus normal wear and tear, has not received complaints from property managers, owners, or neighbors, does not have a current or past due balance owed, has not been evicted or have an eviction pending. Poor landlord reference/rental history: 1 or more eviction (Unlawful Detainer Action) within a 60-month period, 1 or more late payments within a 12-month period, 1 or more NSF checks in a 12-month period, 1 or more complaints/notices in a 12-month period, unauthorized pet(s), unauthorized occupant(s), damage to property. 4. Application must be 100% complete and accurate with email and phone numbers for references. A group (more than 1 person) will not be considered until a complete application is received from each member of the group over 18 years of age. Companion/service animals letter of verification from medical doctor 5. Potential applicant on time for showing. If more than 10 minutes late for showing and fails to notify Owner/Agent beforehand then application will not be accepted. 6. RHAWA credit/background report for each applicant 18 years and older. Fees charged by and paid to RHAWA or their screening agency. Third party and/or multi-use screening reports are not accepted. 7. Photo of current ID with photograph 8. 2 personal references per person plus work and landlord references Additional Factors for Determining Tenancy: 1. Providing false, incorrect or misleading information 2. Threatening behavior and/or harassment of Owner/Agent 3. Civil court records or references indicating history of abuse of alcohol, illegal drugs, troublesome behavior, or damage to property that may interfere with the health, safety, or right of peaceful enjoyment by neighbors/community 4. Appearing on a county, state, or national sex offender registry will be subject to an individualized assessment. Individualized assessment will be based upon the nature and severity of the conviction, the number and types of convictions, the time that has elapsed since the date of conviction, age of the individual at the time of convictions 5. Supplemental information taken into consideration related to rehabilitation, good conduct, and additional facts or explanations provided by individual(s). If applicant requires additional time or assistance to complete application due to limited English proficiency or disability, please describe the reason you require additional time and any proof of need that you wish considered. This property operates in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, as well as all state and local fair housing and civil rights laws. We do not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sex, familial status, handicap, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state or local laws. The Rental Criteria below outlines standards that are required to be approved for residency. Section 8 Applicant Criteria: All Section 8 applicants are required to meet the same criteria as stated above, with the exception that applicant only needs to meet income requirements for their portion of the rent. In the Case of Denial of Application If your application is denied the owner/manager is required to provide you with a written notice of adverse action that states the reason(s) for taking adverse action (RCW 59.18.257). You have the right to dispute the accuracy of the information in the tenant screening report. You have the right to a free copy of your tenant screening report. To dispute the accuracy of your tenant screening report or to request a free copy of your tenant screening report please submit your request in writing to: TransUnion Consumer Relations 2 Baldwin Place P.O. Box 1000 Chester, PA 19022. City of Seattle Disclosure: In accordance with First in Time SMC 14.08.050, applications are processed in the order in which they are received, and tenancy is offered to the first applicant that qualifies under the screening criteria. In accordance with Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, SMC 14.09: Applicants are notified that landlords in the City of Seattle are prohibited from requiring disclosure, asking about, rejecting an applicant, or taking an adverse action based on any arrest record, conviction record, or criminal history, except for registry information as described in subsections 14.09.025.A.3, 14.09.025.A.4, and 14.09.025.A.5, and subject to the exclusions and legal requirements in Section 14.09.115. Applicants are further notified that the application is based on the screening criteria for this community, which is attached to this application. Applicant may provide supplemental information related to Applicant's rehabilitation, good conduct, and facts or explanations regarding registry information. Tenants pay utilities (PSE (gas), Seattle City Light (electric), SPU (sewer, water, trash, yard waste). Yard service is included.