Rental Application Criteria & Screening Policy

Rental Application Criteria & Screening Policy

Effective Date: July 3, 2026

Lakai Properties, LLC (“Lakai Properties,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to providing a fair, consistent, and transparent rental application process while complying with all applicable federal, California, and local housing laws.

This Rental Application Criteria & Screening Policy outlines the general standards that may be considered when evaluating rental applications. Individual property owners may establish additional lawful criteria for specific properties.

Submission of an application does not guarantee approval or reservation of a rental property.

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Equal Housing Opportunity

Lakai Properties is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws and evaluate applicants using consistent, lawful, and nondiscriminatory criteria.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Rental Application Requirements

Applicants may be asked to provide:

• Completed rental application
• Government-issued photo identification
• Current contact information
• Employment information
• Income verification
• Previous rental history
• Personal references (if requested)
• Additional documentation reasonably necessary to evaluate the application

Providing incomplete or inaccurate information may delay processing or result in denial of the application.

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Income Verification

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate sufficient income to support the monthly rental obligation.

Income verification may include:

• Recent pay stubs
• Employment verification
• Tax returns
• Bank statements
• Offer letters
• Other acceptable proof of income

Income requirements may vary depending on the property and owner requirements.

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Credit History

Where permitted by law, credit information may be reviewed as part of the application process.

Rather than relying solely on a credit score, Lakai Properties may consider factors such as:

• Payment history
• Outstanding collections
• Bankruptcy history
• Debt obligations
• Overall financial responsibility

Each application is evaluated individually.

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Rental History

Applicants may be asked to provide previous rental history.

We may verify:

• Rental payment history
• Lease compliance
• Property care
• Notice history
• References from previous landlords

Positive rental history may strengthen an application.

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Background Screening

Where permitted by applicable law, Lakai Properties or its screening provider may conduct background screening.

Background information, if considered, will be evaluated in accordance with all applicable federal, California, and local laws.

Background screening does not automatically result in denial.

Each application is reviewed individually using legally compliant standards.

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Occupancy Standards

Maximum occupancy is determined based on:

• Applicable housing laws
• Property size
• Number of bedrooms
• Health and safety requirements
• Owner guidelines where permitted by law

Occupancy limits may vary by property.

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Pets

Pet policies vary by property.

If pets are permitted, applicants may be asked to provide:

• Number of pets
• Breed (where applicable)
• Weight
• Vaccination records
• Additional pet information

Service animals and assistance animals are evaluated in accordance with applicable fair housing laws.

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Application Fees

Application fees, if applicable, are disclosed before submission.

Fees help cover the cost of processing applications and screening reports where permitted by California law.

Application fees are generally non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.

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Processing Time

Application processing times vary depending on:

• Completeness of the application
• Verification of information
• Screening provider response times
• Property owner review
• Weekends and holidays

Applicants are encouraged to submit all requested documentation promptly to avoid delays.

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Multiple Applications

Multiple applications may be received for the same property.

Applications are evaluated using lawful, objective criteria.

Submission order alone does not guarantee approval unless otherwise required by applicable law.

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False or Misleading Information

Providing false, misleading, or incomplete information may result in:

• Delayed processing
• Denial of the application
• Withdrawal of a conditional approval

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Property Availability

Rental properties remain available until:

• A lease agreement has been fully executed by all required parties, and
• Any required deposits or fees have been received, where applicable.

Availability may change without notice.

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Individual Property Requirements

Certain rental properties may have additional lawful requirements established by the property owner.

These requirements may relate to:

• Lease terms
• Occupancy
• Pets
• Insurance requirements
• Property-specific rules

Applicants will be informed of any property-specific requirements before entering into a lease agreement.

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Changes to This Policy

Lakai Properties reserves the right to modify this Rental Application Criteria & Screening Policy at any time to comply with changes in applicable laws or business practices.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

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Questions?

If you have questions regarding our rental application process, please contact us:

Lakai Properties, LLC

6034 Capistrano Ave.

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Phone: (310) 696-9620

Email: lakaipropertiesllc@gmail.com

We appreciate your interest in renting with Lakai Properties and are committed to providing a fair, professional, and transparent application experience.