4. Applicant Authorization & Required Notices
Applicant understands and agrees that: (i) this is an application to rent only and does not guarantee that applicant will be offered the Premises; (ii) Housing Provider may receive more than one application for the Premises; and (iii) Applicant will provide a copy of applicant’s driver’s license or other acceptable identification upon request.
Applicant represents the above information to be true and complete, and hereby authorizes Housing Provider to: (i) verify the information provided; (ii) obtain a credit report on applicant**; and (iii) obtain an “Investigative Consumer Report” (ICR) on and about applicant. An ICR may include, but not be limited to, criminal background checks, reports on unlawful detainers, bad checks, fraud warnings, and employment and tenant history. By signing below, you also acknowledge receipt of the attached NOTICE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA LAW (C.A.R. form BIRN).
If a screening fee is paid, the applicant will be provided a copy of the credit report obtained by Housing Provider within 7 days of the Housing Provider receiving the report.
If a screening fee is not paid, check this box if you would like to receive, at no charge, a copy of an ICR or consumer credit report if one is obtained by the Housing Provider whenever you otherwise have a right to receive such a copy under California law.
** Government Rent Subsidy: If an applicant will be receiving a government rent subsidy to assist in the payment of rent, such as a Section 8 voucher, applicant may choose to provide lawful, verifiable, alternative evidence of reasonable ability to pay rather than have Housing Provider rely on a credit report. The applicant shall be given a reasonable time to provide the alternative documentation.
Applicant will be receiving a rent subsidy pursuant to the following government program and elects to provide alternative documentation:
Further Authorization: Applicant further authorizes Housing Provider to disclose information to prior, current, or subsequent owners and/or agents with whom applicant has had, or intends to have, a rental relationship.
If application is not fully completed, or if section II, 2 is applicable and the application is received without the full screening fee: (i) the application will not be processed, and (ii) the application and any portion of the screening fee paid will be returned.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above authorization and notices.
Tenant / Applicant Signature
Tenant / Applicant signature