CHARIS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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1 CHARIS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE PERFORMED ON ALL APPLICANTS. CONVICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CRIMES WILL MOST OFTEN CONSTITUTE THE AUTOMATIC REJECTION OF TENANCY: murder sale and distribution of drugs assault sexual predators or offenders robbery any falsification or omission of information on application deemed to be deliberate arson rape All applications must be filled out completely with a $40.00 (non refundable) application fee. The criminal background form contained in the application must be NOTARIZED and returned in order to begin the application process. All applications are subject to approval and denial upon the verification of information. 1

2 The GlenCastle Community Mission Statement To provide safe and affordable transitional housing to working class individuals and families, in a community that influences their lives holistically (financially, emotionally and spiritually) to go back into mainstream society. Purpose To provide a nurturing environment that offers emotional and spiritual support, as well as a safe place of residency. To make a housing community that fits the families limited income as well as equip transient families with the resources needed to return to mainstream society. Resources: Spiritual counseling Case management Housing referrals Financial planning Referral of Educational Opportunities Who Does GlenCastle Serve? Primarily individuals receiving a minimum income of $ monthly and no more than $23,100 annually from employment, SSI or Disability; who are in need of affordable housing, due to special circumstances. Special Circumstances may include: Elderly Self Sufficient Mentally Handicapped Physically Disabled Recovering Addicts (must be drug free for 1 year prior to joining the GlenCastle Community). GlenCastle is not for the person who is currently addicted or going through primary treatment. Note: It should be known that GlenCastle is a drug free community and any violation of our Substance Abuse Policy, Leasing Agreements and Addendums or Rule & Policies will result in an immediate lease termination. Single Parents with young dependant children. Length of Residence: Residents would be allowed a maximum of two years residency at GlenCastle. Residents would need to have an outlined goal, for what it would take for them to transition back into mainstream society. Goals may include higher education, getting out of debt, home ownership, higher paying job or establishing family stability. There will be a periodic assessment. Exceptions to the Limited Length of Residence: Ten units (15%) are marked for non transitioning residents (elderly and self sufficient mentally handicapped). For our disabled residents, the rents will be set at a base rate of $ per month (pending availability of unit and income) otherwise rented at usual rate. 2

3 Where are the Apartments? The GlenCastle Apartment Complex is located at 752 Glenwood Avenue, three blocks east of Boulevard, across the street from Southside High School. A Marta bus (#9 Toney) stops in front of the complex. How much is the Application Fee and Rents? The current application fee is $40.00, which must be paid in the form of a money order. We do not accept cash. The rents range from $ to $ per month. Rents can be supported by income as low as $6,100 $7,000 annually for those on fixed income. Who pays for utilities? At present, Management shall pay for the following utilities: water, electricity and natural gas. (This area may be subject to change.) How large are the rooms? Thirteen two room efficiencies have approximately 510 square feet. These rooms are suitable for small families. The remaining units are single efficiencies and have approximately 320 square feet. How are the rooms furnished? Each unit has its own kitchenette (stove and refrigerator included) and full bath, along with a storage loft. What other amenities are available? The common areas, located on the first floor, include a lounge, a snack bar with vending machines, pay phone and a laundry room. There is a computer room for both children and adults on the third floor. Also, there is an onsite Chaplain for Christian counseling or referrals to social service agencies, volunteer security and an onsite live in police officer, summer activities and an annual community Christmas Party. What about community activities? Residents are not required to become involved in community life, but many opportunities are available. At present, a resident committee has been formed that consists of three floor captains. The floor captains focuses are on a wide variety of issues concerned with maintaining a positive living environment. Bible studies are held weekly in our snack bar. A 12 step recovery program holds weekly meetings just a few feet from the building at the Training Room Building next to Home Resource. Will you accept referrals? Yes, we encourage all applicants to provide a referral source. A referral agent can be a social worker, doctor, registered nurse, minister, counselor, therapist, caseworker, etc. A minimum of six months work history with referral agent is requested. How will residents be chosen? All applicants are screened for referral source, income requirements, special needs, references and criminal background. If the applicant meets all the requirements, a personal interview will be arranged. If an applicant is chosen to have residency at GlenCastle, they will be required to pay the first month rent along with a Refundable Cleaning Fee of $ and Key Deposit of $50 at the time of lease signing. To obtain an application contact: GlenCastle Apartments 752 Glenwood Avenue, S.E. Atlanta, GA Phone: (404) Fax: (404)

4 GlenCastle Transitional Housing Apartments RENTAL APPLICATION Date: Referred By: Read carefully before filling out the application. Please complete this application with all pertinent details. Any omission or incorrect information might lead to a delay in the processing of this application or refusal of leasing an apartment. Any false information will be grounds for rejection of application and/or termination of Lease Agreement. Please Print Name: Last First Middle Date of Birth: Social Security #: Home Phone #: Work Phone #: Current Address: City: State: Zip: Reason for leaving current address: Previous Addresses (list all addresses for the last 5 years): Marital Status (check the applicable box): Single Married Separated Divorced Employment (if employed less than 1 year, give previous employment): Date Employed Company Name Address Phone Position Monthly Income Supervisor Date Employed Company Name Address Phone Position Monthly Income Supervisor 4

5 Co Applicant: Name: Last First Middle Date of Birth: Social Security #: Home Phone #: Work Phone #: Current Address: City: State: Zip: Reason for leaving current address: Marital Status (check the applicable box): Single Married Separated Divorced Employment: (If employed less than 1 year, give previous employment) Date Employed Company Name Address Phone Position Monthly Income Supervisor Date Employed Company Name Address Phone Position Monthly Income Supervisor Does anyone in your household receive disability Income or SSI? If yes, what is the monthly amount? $ Yes / No Do you receive any other financial assistance? List information for other family members that you want on your lease: Name Date of Birth Relationship Social Security # Nearest Relative Relationship Home Phone # Address City State Zip 5

6 Rental Reference: Property Name Date Manager Phone # Personal Reference: Name Relationship Telephone # Personal Reference (Must be a relative): Name Relationship Telephone # Credit Reference (indicate open or paid out): Company Address Monthly Payment Account # Phone # Bank Reference: Checking Account # Bank Name Branch Savings Account # Bank Name Branch Auto Information: Make & Model Year Color Tag No State Registered To Financed Through Other Information: Applicant Signature Date Co Applicant Signature Date 6

7 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE (family s name) FAMILY STRUCTURE AGE SEX Head of household: Spouse: Children: Grandchildren: FAMILY BACKGROUND Place of Birth: If not a native of Atlanta, when did you move to Atlanta (explain move)? Parents: Siblings: 7

8 EDUCATIONAL DATA Type of School Name & Address of School Year Completed Graduate Certificate High School OR Equivalent College Or University Other Education (Please Specify) Skills, Gifts, and Talents Inventory What machines (if any) do you operate? Do you type? (check the applicable answer) Yes No How many WPM? Special skills Hobbies Talents 8

9 Application Verification Part 1: Personal Information Verification Name of applicant: For Official Use Only Date Received: Notes: Credit Reporting Agency: Criminal Check Agency: PART 2: Residence Verification Payment History Monthly Rent Move In date Move Out date Notice Given Person giving information Phone # PART II: EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION Starting Salary Salary Position Full Time Part Time How long employed Previous HR Present MO Person giving information Company Phone # SPOUSE INCOME Starting Salary Salary Position Full Time Part Time How long employed Previous HR Present MO Person giving information Company Phone # ADDITIONAL INCOME / SSI Type Source Amount Frequency Person giving information Phone # PART III; CREDIT REFERENCES Business Phone # Balance Owed Monthly Payment Rating 1) 2) I hereby authorize Charis Property Management to receive all information required for me to obtain residency. Sign: Date: 9