2435 NE Saratoga St, Portland, OR 97211

Newly updated cottage in the Concordia neighborhood available for rent. 3 bed/2 bath 1072 sq. ft. Close to bus stop and walking distance to Woodlawn shops, Alberta Arts district, and the new University of Oregon campus. Large primary bedroom features walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. Smallest bedroom has outdoor access via french doors to a deck and fenced backyard. Recently updated kitchen and bathroom. Dedicated parking available in driveway and attached single plus garage with storage. Washer/dryer and dishwasher included. Pets welcome. No smoking allowed. Small pets permitted up to 40 pounds. Landlord pays garbage. Tenant responsible for all other utilities. 6-month or 1-year lease available. Parking available in single car garage, driveway and on the street. First month's rent ($2500) and security deposit ($2500) required. APPLICATION PROCESS We will be accepting applications starting December 2, 2022 at 9am. We offer an application form to everyone, and review applications in the order received in accordance with City of Portland ordinance 30.01.086. Applicants are encouraged to review their rights prior to submitting an application. Applicants may view the PHB Statement of Applicant Rights at https NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY We do business in accordance with Fair Housing Law. We do not discriminate among Applicants based on membership in a protected class including, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, source of income, or any other protected class as defined in any federal, state or local law. --SCREENING GUIDELINES-- COMPLETE APPLICATION -Each Applicant over the age of 18 must submit an individual application. -Applications must be signed and dated. We will not review incomplete applications. -Applicants must show two pieces of identification. One must include a photograph. -We will accept the first qualified Applicant(s). ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ID -SSN -Valid Permanent Resident Alien Registration Receipt Card -Immigrant Visa -ITIN -Non-immigrant Visa -Any government-issued ID regardless of expiration date -Any ID or combination of ID's that would permit a reasonable verification of identity PRIOR RENTAL HISTORY -Favorable rental history of 5 years must be verifiable from unbiased and unrelated sources. -No evictions within the past five years. -Applicants must provide the information necessary to contact past landlords. INCOME/RESOURCES -Rent vs income calculations must include all cumulative sources of income for all financially responsible Applicants, including non-governmental rent assistance. -Income requirements are based upon the PHB Rental Housing Application and Screening Minimum Income Requirement Table: -If the monthly rent amount is below the amount listed for the number of bedrooms in a Dwelling Unit, Owner/Agent can require Applicant(s) to demonstrate a monthly gross income of up to but not greater than 2.5 times the amount of the Rent. -If the monthly rent amount is at or above the amount listed for the number of bedrooms in a Dwelling Unit, Owner/Agent can require Applicant(s) to demonstrate a monthly gross income of up to but not greater than 2 times the amount of the rent. -If an Applicant fails to meet the income criteria, Owner/Agent may require an additional Security Deposit as specified in 30.01.087 A, limited to an additional half-months' Rent or a qualified Co-Signer. a. If the tenancy is secured by a Co-Signer Owner/Agent may require the Co-Signer to demonstrate financial capacity. If the guarantor is a friend or family member, Owner/Agent may require that individual to prove no more than three times the rent amount to qualify. CREDIT HISTORY -We may require you to submit a copy of your credit report obtained within the past 30 days. -Negative credit reports may result in denial of Application. Negative reports include, but are not limited to: late payments, collections, judgments, total debt load, and pending bankruptcy excepting nonpayment balances that accrued during the COVID-19 Protected Period (April 1, 2020 February 28, 2022). CRIMINAL HISTORY -Criminal convictions or pending charges which may result in an application denial include, but are not limited to: drug-related crimes, person crimes, sex offenses, any crimes involving financial fraud (including identity theft or forgery), or any other crime that would adversely impact the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoyment of the premises of the Residents or Owner/Agent but not including pending charges or crimes that are no longer illegal in the state of Oregon, or charges that are pending but for which the Applicant is presently participating in a diversion, conditional discharge or deferral of judgment program on the charges. -Criminal history will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the nature and severity of the incidents that would lead to denial, the number and type of incidents, the time that has elapsed since the date the incidents occurred, and the age of the individual at the time the incidents occurred. -Applicants are encouraged to provide supplemental information to explain, justify or negate the relevance of potentially negative screening outcomes. EXPLANATIONS/EXCEPTIONS -All applicants may submit a written explanation with their Application if there are extenuating circumstances which require additional consideration. -If, after making a good faith effort, we are unable to verify information on your Application, or if you fail to pass any of the screening criteria, the application process will be terminated. -Exceptions may be made for Applicants with increased deposits or qualified Co-Signers at the sole discretion of the Owner/Agent. -Applicants may be rejected based on the demeanor in which they treat the Owner/Agent or other parties present. FALSIFICATION OR MISREPRESENTATION OF ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DENIAL. APPROVAL/ACCEPTANCE PROCESS If your Application is approved, please be advised of the following process and timelines for move-in: -Upon notification of Application approval, Applicant must tender the Deposit-to-Hold in the full amount of the required Deposits, in certified funds only within two business days, unless otherwise agreed. Failure to submit funds timely may result in denial of tenancy. -All Applicants must sign and return the Deposit-to-Hold Agreement. Failure to sign the Deposit-to-Hold within two business days may result in denial of tenancy. -Rent begins the day after the Owner/Agent receives the Deposit-to-Hold or the day the unit is move-in ready, whichever comes last. -Upon notification of Move-in Date, Tenant must transfer all applicable utilities to begin on that date. Failure to set up utilities by the scheduled Move-in Date (regardless of whether or not the Tenant(s) takes occupancy on that date) may result in denial of occupancy until such time as utilities are transferred and any amounts owing are paid. -If the Rental Agreement is secured by a Co-Signer, all finalized, original Co-Signer documents must be presented at time of move-in, or transfer of possession will not occur until they are delivered, but Rent will accrue from the original Move-in Date. Owner/Agent may refuse to accept an Application under the following circumstances: -Application is incomplete -Applicant fails to provide information to confirm identity or income -Applicant has intentionally withheld or misrepresented required information. -Applicant has verifiable repeated violations of the Rental Agreement with the same Landlord. Most recent violation must have occurred within the past 365 days from the date the Application is submitted, and past Landlord must provide copies of the violation notices. SCREENING GUIDELINES Owner/Agent applies the City of Portland's Low Barrier screening criteria, which can be viewed at: https A Landlord may not screen a Non-Applicant Tenant for financial responsibility. Upon receipt of Application, Owner/Agent will notify each Applicant in writing of the determination within 14 days of completing the evaluation. If application is denied, Applicant will receive an explanation of the reasons and a further explanation of why any Supplemental Evidence provided did not adequately compensate for the factors leading to the denial. Applicants have the right to dispute the accuracy of any information provided by a screening service or credit reporting agency.