Residential Frequently Asked Questions

  • CDG Property Management, LLC will obtain a credit report. Credit history must show that the resident has paid bills on time and does not have a history of debt write-offs or accounts that have gone into collection. Residency may be denied due to poor credit history.

  • Monthly income must be a minimum of three times (3x) the monthly rent charged on the home. Only verifiable income will be considered. Income may be combined applicants, but other household financial obligations will be considered.

    We cannot work with someone who has an open bankruptcy. A bankruptcy must be discharged prior to your application in order to be considered for qualification. A discharged bankruptcy from 6 months to 4 years may be considered with additional deposits.

  • At least 3 years of rental history or home ownership is preferred. We must be able to verify your rental history; please provide accurate contact information for your current and past landlords.

  • Criminal history is evaluated as part of the application process. Since each applicant has differing history, only after an application is complete can a determination be made. Generally, persons on any sex offender list will be denied. Persons with convictions relating to distribution and/or manufacturing of controlled substance will be denied.

    All others go through a thorough review process. Failure to disclose criminal information as requested is grounds for denial.

    In review of criminal history, our company will consider the nature and severity of the crime, along with how much time has passed since the criminal activity and/or the release from any imprisonment, parole, or probation. We encourage prospective applicants to review the entire application prior to submitting an application and provide any mitigating information. Applicants denied due to criminal history may appeal the decision by providing such appeal in writing, along with any information that the applicant desires to provide.

    Felonies of illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance within the last 7 years, felonies resulting in bodily harm or intentional damage or destruction of property for example, “arson”, within the last 7 Years, or sexual related offenses for any time period.

    Applicants will be asked to disclose any prior arrests, convictions or pending criminal actions. A criminal background check will be conducted. Failure to disclose is grounds for denial. Arrests and pending criminal actions will not, in themselves, be grounds for denial but may be factors used along with other criteria. Convictions of any sort will be evaluated on an individualized basis. Management will consider the nature of the crime and the severity of the crime, along with how much time has passed since the criminal activity and the release from any imprisonment, parole, or probation. Persons who are listed on any sex offender list will not be considered. Persons who have a criminal conviction relating to drugs who have not provided evidence of completed drug rehabilitation will not be accepted nor will persons whose drug conviction relates to conviction for other than possession. Applicants should be aware that serious convictions relating to crimes involving violence, gang activity, arson, and injury to persons will likely be denied. Also persons who have been recently released from prison, parole, or probation may be required to provide additional information and references.

  • No more than three unrelated adults may occupy or lease a property. Any exceptions will be listed in the individual advertisement.

  • We require an application and a $35 application fee from each person over the age of 18 who will be living in the home. This fee is non-refundable as it helps cover the cost to process the credit and nationwide eviction search that is completed on each applicant.

    You will hear back from CDG typically within 3-5 working business days. If it takes longer for us to receive information from you or reach your references, the process may be delayed.

  • Theoretically, your security deposit is refundable. You are required to leave the house in the same condition as it was when you took possession, aside from normal wear and tear. Doing so will maximize the amount of your deposit returned to you.

    General cleaners are paid by the square foot and charge $65 minimum per visit. To make things as convenient as possible, we contract with 3rd party vendors to take care of all the items you are responsible for covering. Charges will be deducted from your security deposit.

  • Yes, we prorate the first month’s rent based on the lease start date. For example, if your lease starts on July 4th, you will pay prorated rent for the 4th through July 31st. This in addition to any other deposits or fees.

As a company, we do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and welcome Persons of all Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Handicap, Familial Status, Source Of Income, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or National Origin. We follow the rules and regulation relating to the Fair Housing Acts. Criminal history is evaluated as part of the application process. Since each applicant has differing history, only after an application is completed can a determination be made. Generally, persons on any sex offender list will be denied. Persons with convictions relating to distribution and/or manufacturing of controlled substance will be denied. All others go through a process. We encourage all to apply.

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