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Application Guidelines

Tenant Approval Criteria – Ivvy Ridge Group

Application Guidelines

At Ivvy Ridge Group, we proudly operate in compliance with all applicable Federal and South Carolina Fair Housing Laws. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities to all applicants and residents.

We do not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. Our goal is to maintain a fair and transparent application process that ensures every qualified applicant has equal access to housing.

We support and promote housing practices that are free from barriers, and we are dedicated to treating every applicant with respect, professionalism, and consistency.

Key Costs (Upfront)

Fee Amount Notes
Application Fee (Per Adult) $75 Non-refundable. Required for everyone 18+.
Pet Screening Fee $35 per pet Non-refundable. Must attach pet photo. Breed restrictions apply.
Document Prep Fee (If Approved) $100 Charged only when signing the lease.
Resident Services Fee $25/mo Recurring monthly fee for online payments, 24/7 maintenance coordination, and phone support.
Security Deposit Varies Based on credit, income, and rental history. May exceed one month’s rent.
Application Requirements
  • Each adult (18+) must apply individually and pay the $75 fee.
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of Income (must be at least 3x rent). Examples:
    • W-2s → 2 recent pay stubs
    • Self-employed → 2 years’ tax returns + P&L + bank statements
    • Other: Social Security, child support, retirement, etc.
Pet Policy
  • No “aggressive” breeds allowed (Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Huskies, etc.)
  • Must submit pet photo with app
  • $35 screening fee per pet
Other Important Notes
  • Application fees are 100% non-refundable, even if you are not selected.
  • They process apps on a first-come, best-qualified basis. So even if you’re first, they may pick someone else.
  • Viewing the property before applying is strongly encouraged.
  • Application review takes 3–4 days once all materials are received.
Qualification Criteria
  • Credit Score:
    • Minimum: 650
    • 600–649 → higher deposit
    • Below 600 → co-signer required (must have 650+ score)
  • Rental History:
    • No unpaid rent or evictions in past 5 years
    • No more than 2 late over 30 days payment in past year
  • Income:
    • Must earn 3x monthly rent (combined for all applicants)
  • Background Check:
    • No felony convictions in past 7 years
    • No sex offense convictions
  • Bankruptcy/Collections:
    • Must be discharged >2 years ago
    • Medical debt ignored
    • No negative utility accounts in last 6 months

Total Cost Example (Couple with 1 Pet)

Item Amount
2 Applications (2 x $75) $150
Pet Screening Fee $35
Document Prep Fee (if approved) $100
First Month’s Rent + Deposit Varies
Resident Services Fee $25/mo
Should You Apply?

Do you meet the 3x income requirement?

Is your credit clean or within the required range?

Have you viewed the property?