LONG-TERM RENTAL POLICIES

To comply with federal and state fair housing laws, all persons 18 years of age or older who intend to reside in the rental property must complete and sign a rental application All applications will be processed within 24 to 48 hours of their receipt, excluding weekends and holidays.

A credit report is ordered on every applicant. Monterey Bay Property Management is looking for credit reports that demonstrate a willingness to pay financial obligations in a timely fashion. If you have had a credit problem, let us know up front. A letter of explanation may help qualify you.

An amount equal to approximately two months rent, paid in cash or by cashier's check, is required to take occupancy on properties represented by Monterey Bay Property Management.

Animal rent of $35 per animal per month will be levied in homes where animals are allowed.

All tenants of Monterey Bay Property Management are required to carry renter's insurance.

Monterey Bay Property Management does not select residents on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Residents will be offered the opportunity to rent available units based on a best-qualified basis and on the property owners' needs.

Monterey Bay Property Management will assist all applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, handicap, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, source of income, or age. 

Monterey Bay Property Management attempts to keep rent increases as reasonable as possible for our residents. In no case do we raise the rent more than ten percent in a twelve-month period. 

It is the policy of Monterey Bay Property Management to maintain managed properties in good working order. We do not manage for owners who are not willing to maintain their rental properties in good condition.

Monterey Bay Property Management is available and responsive when residents want to discuss any aspect of their rental arrangements.

Monterey Bay Property Management embraces voluntary, professional mediation in the case of any disagreement between property owner and tenant.

Monterey Bay Property Management attempts to keep rents for managed homes in the lower ranges of market rents and offers discounts over market rates to tenants who help with minor maintenance and pay the rent on time.

Monterey Bay Property Management subscribes to the City of Monterey's Voluntary Rental Guidelines.