Advent Properties Inc.
Rentals

Rental application

Through our rental property finder portal, you can submit an application form. Everyone over the age of 18 years old must apply. If you are approved and become a tenant with us, your tenancy will be reported to Experian’s RentBureau as a credit account. Kindly note that this reporting is a requirement of tenancy and is not optional.

WE REQUIRE ALL PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE PROPERTIES BEFORE APPLYING ONLINE. DO NOT APPLY SIGHT UNSEEN. To schedule a tour, please call our office scheduling line 510-250-7918.

Rental application process and general requirements

  1. Each adult (18+) who will be residing in the rental unit must complete and sign an application, provide all necessary supporting documents, including a government-issued photo ID, and pay the application fee. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
  2. Submit a $50 non-refundable application fee, payable to Advent Properties, Inc., for each application. This must be paid with Cashier’s Check or Money Order. Personal credit reports from other agencies are not accepted.
  3. Mail or personally deliver all documents to Advent Properties, Inc., 1600 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602. There is an after-hours secured mail slot on the front door of the office.
  4. The application process usually takes three (3) business days after receipt of a complete application, supporting documentation, and application fee.
  5. For the first applicant, 2.2× the monthly rental rate in verifiable monthly net income is required. Combined income must be 3.3× for two occupants and 4.4× for three occupants.
  6. For those applying with consideration of credit history: each applicant must have a minimum credit score of 661+ (based on VantageScore 3.0) to qualify, unless a property advertisement states a different requirement. Each applicant must have two years of established credit history in good standing.
  7. A positive (not neutral) landlord reference/verification from the most recent two landlords is also required.
  8. Under California law, applicants with a government rent subsidy have the option of providing lawful, verifiable alternative evidence of the ability to pay instead of credit history.
  9. If you have a pet, a separate pet application is required at the time of rental application.