2851 Utah St, Saint Louis, MO 63118

General Lease Terms
1. Lease term: 12-month standard. Shorter or longer terms considered case-by-case.

2. Security deposit: 1x monthly rent for applicants... meeting standard screening criteria. 2x monthly rent for conditionally approved applicants (below-floor credit or income with otherwise strong file). Due at lease signing.

3. First month's rent: Full month's rent due prior to move-in, regardless of move-in date. If move-in is mid-month, the prorated balance is charged on the following month's rent using a 30-day divisor.

4. Tenant-paid utilities: Gas (Spire) and electric (Ameren). Both must be placed in the tenant's name prior to move-in.

5. Yard care, snow removal, and salting: Tenant responsibility. For multi-unit buildings (2 to 4 units), we arrange a shared contractor and split the seasonal invoice equally among tenants. Tenants in single-family homes handle it directly.

6. Rent payment: Due on the 1st of each month, paid through PayNearMe (online or at participating retailers). Payment details provided after lease signing.

7. Pet policy: Pets considered case-by-case. $250 non-refundable pet fee at move-in, plus $25/month per pet. Certain breed restrictions apply per our insurance policy. ESAs accommodated under Fair Housing with valid provider documentation, no pet fees.

8. Housing Choice Vouchers: Accepted under our standard screening criteria.

9. Screening standards: Minimum 650 credit score, gross monthly income of at least 2.75x rent, no outstanding balances with Ameren or Spire, no active unpaid rental debt, no unsatisfied eviction judgments. Every situation is different; we do consider circumstances case-by-case, so reach out if you have questions.

10. Application: Contact us directly to receive the application link. Background and credit screening is handled by Contemporary Information Corporation (CIC). Read More