🏠 Renter Qualifications

At Lake CDA Property Management, we take pride in matching great tenants with quality homes throughout North Idaho. Please review the following renter qualifications and application policies before applying.

📅 Length of Leases

Most of our properties require a minimum 12-month lease, unless otherwise stated in the listing or agreed upon in writing.
We proudly manage long-term, mid-term, and short-term rentals, depending on owner preference and property type.

📝 When to Apply

Applications may be submitted at any time, but please note that all application fees are non-refundable.

• Application Fee: $50 per applicant (18 years and older)

• Applications are processed in the order received once complete with all required documentation — first come, first served.

💰 Move-In Costs

To secure a rental, the following are required:

• Security Deposit: Minimum of one month’s rent (due within 24 hours of approval)

• Pet Fees: Applicable for approved pets only (service/support animals excluded)

• Lease Coordination Fee: One-time, non-refundable $100 fee due with the security deposit

• First Month’s Rent: Due five (5) days prior to move-in

Additional deposits may be required for marginal credit history.

🐾 Pets & Animals

We love pets—but also respect owner preferences.

• If a listing states “No Pets,” we must honor that policy (service/support animals excluded).

• For pet-friendly properties, pets are subject to owner approval (maximum of two) and applicable pet fees.

• No fish tanks, reptiles, or exotic/wild animals are permitted due to liability concerns.

• All pets must be registered through our secure platform:
  👉 https://lakecdapm.petscreening.com/

👨‍👩‍👧 Occupancy Standards

Maximum of two persons per bedroom.
Bonus rooms may be used as additional sleeping spaces but are not advertised as bedrooms.

✅ Renter Qualifications

We take great care in the placement of our tenants. Each applicant will be screened for the following:

Employment & Income

• Must have verifiable employment

• Combined gross income of all applicants must be at least 2.5× the monthly rent

• Acceptable proof: 30 days of pay stubs, 3 months of bank statements, recent tax filings, or a signed offer letter

Rental History

• At least two verifiable rental references required

• Past evictions or unresolved landlord disputes = automatic denial

Credit

We review credit for:

• Payment history, debt ratios, account standing, and collections

• Minimum credit score: 600

• Applicants with limited or marginal credit may qualify with a co-signer and double deposit

Likely denials include: recent delinquencies, charge-offs, unpaid landlord or utility accounts, or excessive collections.

🚫 Criminal Background

Applications cannot be approved if the applicant has:

• Convictions for violent crimes, sexual offenses, or drug manufacturing/distribution

• A listing on the sex offender registry

🤝 Resident Acknowledgment

Upon lease signing, our complimentary Citizen Home Solutions concierge service will contact you via phone, text, and email to help set up:

• Water, gas, and electricity

• Internet and cable

• Security monitoring services

By submitting your application, you consent to communication from Citizen Home Solutions.

⚖️ Equal Housing Opportunity

Lake CDA Property Management complies with all federal, state, and local Fair Housing Laws.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or any other protected class.
We gladly provide reasonable accommodations or modifications for disability-related needs. Costs for modifications may be the responsibility of the requesting party.