A transparent, fair application process.
Equal housing opportunity, identical screening criteria for every applicant, and clear standards published up front.
From application to approval.
Apply
Each occupant 18+ submits a separate application with a non-refundable $40 application fee.
Verification
Employment and income, landlord references, credit history, and public, criminal, and eviction records — from multiple sources.
Decision
Typical processing is 1–3 business days, depending on third-party verifications.
Hold & Move In
If move-in isn't within 24 hours of approval: lease signed and a Deposit to Hold (one month's rent) within 24 hours to reserve the home.
Applications are processed once all information, documentation, and fees are received. False, misleading, or incomplete information results in automatic disqualification.
Clear minimums, applied identically.
- Valid government-issued photo ID and SSN or ITIN
- Monthly household net income of at least 3x the monthly rent
- Satisfactory credit history
- Positive rental history — no prior evictions
- Two most recent pay stubs or bank statements
Criminal background. All applicants undergo screening. R&M reviews the nature, severity, and timing of any offense and whether it poses a safety or property risk — an individualized assessment, consistent with fair-housing guidance.
Housing vouchers. Section 8 and other voucher holders are welcome and screened under identical criteria. Income requirements apply only to the tenant-paid portion of rent, as Massachusetts law requires.
Move-in requirements.
- Signed lease agreement executed by all parties
- First month's rent, security deposit, and any additional deposits paid in full
- Proof of required renters/liability insurance compliance
- All utilities transferred as required by the lease
Found the right home? Start your application.
Browse available rentals and apply online — decisions typically in 1–3 business days.