Rental Policy

We are confident that we have just the rental you’ve been looking for. DJW, is the exclusive agent and representative of the property owner and does not, in any respect, have any fiduciary or agency responsibilities to the applicant. All federal, state, and local laws are followed and each application is processed without regard to the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin of applicant. Our staff of professionals are regularly trained and educated on the latest local, state and federal statutes pertaining to rental regulations.

GENERAL: Applications must meet the requirements of this Guideline. Each applicant 18 years of age and older must complete a separate application and pay the application fee of $30, which is non-refundable.

PROCESSING: Each application must be complete, signed and fee paid before processed. Applications are processed in the order received. Additional applications will continue to be accepted until the approved applicant has signed the lease and paid the security deposit. As a representative of the property owner, we must act in their best interests and will choose the best application if more than one has applied. Processing will normally be completed within 24 hours; however it can take longer if a complication arises such as difficulties contacting your past landlords. A copy of applicant’s driver’s license or other federal issued ID is required and will become part of the completed application. All information on application is subject to verification. Applications will be denied if falsified. Once approved, each applicant must sign the lease and be fully responsible for the lease, rent or any fees due.

If application is denied, an approved Co-Signer may substitute their application, sign the lease and accept full financial responsibility along with the applicant. In lieu of a Co-Signer, and at DJW’s discretion, the applicant may pay a security deposit equal to the maximum the law will allow. Guideline requirements may be waived if applicant pre-pays rent for the full term of the lease.

RENTAL HISTORY: Applicant must have good rental references for 6-months or more within the last 18- months unless applicant has just sold their home. Relatives are not acceptable as rental references. Application may be denied for evictions, damages beyond normal wear and tear, illegal activity on premises, refusal to re-rent by previous landlord or a balance still owed to previous landlord.

The Management team of DJW Property Management is a leader in Investment and Management business, based in Eagle, Idaho. We currently manage multiple properties equaling thousands of units in the Treasure Valley (Boise and surrounding areas). No matter if we provide management services for you or you rent one of our properties, we strive to give you the best professional service available today.

CREDIT: All information showing on the credit report is subject to verification, including previous address and place of employment. To ensure that all applicants are treated the same; DJW uses a point system to evaluate credit. Each of the following award points against the applicant: (1) Any 2 credit accounts that have been rated 30-59 days late, (2) Any credit account that has been rated 120 + days late, (3) Any 2 credit accounts which are rated as having gone to collection, (4) Any charge off, discharge Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, vehicle repossession, lien, or any unpaid civil judgments.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND: A criminal record verification is made on all persons over the age of 18 who will occupy the property. Cause for the application to be rejected includes conviction of (1) Illegal drug or gang involvement of any kind, (2) Any violent act against another person, (3) Vandalism, Arson, etc. (4) Burglary, (5) Criminal Trespass, (6) Stalking. No felonies within the past ten years will be accepted.

PET FEE: If the property owner agrees to allow a pet, applicant will pay an additional pet deposit usually $400. Cats should be spayed or neutered and declawed. We prefer no puppies and no kittens.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: The security deposit amount varies from property to property and must be paid in advance and must be paid by certified funds (money order, cashier’s check, certified check. A personal check will only be accepted with a bank guarantee card and verification from the bank of sufficient funds.

CONDITION: We believe we have a higher than normal standard in the preparation of our rental units, but our standards may or may not be equivalent to your standards. If you see something that you don’t like, or something that you would like added, please make your request during the application process, we will gladly present it to the property owner. If the property owner grants our request, the modification will be made prior to you taking occupancy or otherwise annotated on the rental agreement.

SHOWINGS: To schedule an appointment contact us. We will gladly work around your schedule. Sorry, for the safety of our staff, no showings will be made after dark.

LEASE SIGNING: Once you are approved, you will be notified by phone and we will schedule a lease-signing appointment. All adults must sign the lease.

RENTS: DJW chooses rents based on current market conditions and instructions from the property owner.

DJW Property Management will be accepting Rent payments online only. Please visit our website to pay. djwmanagement.com and go to resident web access. After your move in we will send you by email your account number for you to log in. Please note there is a $2.95 fee when making a ACH payment using your checking or savings account information. If you are using a debit or credit card the fee amount is 3 to 4 % of the total transaction. If you are not paying online a $50 administrative/processing fee will be charged to your account. Please include this $50 with your rent payment if you will be mailing or dropping off your rent.