Application

Councill Realty & Management

Rental Applications

We are so pleased that you have found a property that interests you!  In order to complete a rental application we ask that you follow these few simple steps:

  1. VIEW THE PROPERTY – Come to our office located at 4101 Granby St. Norfolk, VA 23504.  You will need to bring $20 CASH refundable deposit and a picture ID.  Keys are available Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM. The office closes daily from1-2pm for lunch.  All keys must be returned by 5:00 PM.  After viewing the property and returning the key your $20 deposit is refunded to you. You MUST view the available unit BEFORE submitting an application or your application will NOT be processed.
  2. INCOME REQUIREMENTS – The rent can not exceed 40% of your gross monthly income.  If you are co-applicants and/or not married each applicant must meet this requirement individually.
  3. ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
    1. Favorable landlord reference. Must be for a period of 12 months or more prior to application at/or about the same rental amount.
    2. Six months current employment prior to application, month’s rent applied for must not exceed 40% of the applicant’s gross monthly income.
    3. Favorable credit report. If applicant has no credit record, this criterion is not satisfied.
    4. If you are self employed you must supply a copy of your most recent 1040.
  4. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION – Listed below are the items we will need to process the application:
    1. Each applicant over the age of 18 who will be residing at the chosen property must complete the application.  It is a $50 per applicant, unless you are married, then it is $60 per couple. Co-signers are only accepted for full time students that are currently enrolled. 
    2. All applicants must provide a picture ID, Social Security Card and one month’s current paystub.
    3. The application must be signed by all applicants and all necessary information completed.
    4. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND & CREDIT CHECKS ARE REQUIRED.
    5. APPLICATIONS CAN & WILL NOT BE PROCESSED IF IT IS NOT COMPLETELY FILLED OUT.  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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Come visit our office today and let one of our friendly staff assist you with the application process!  Please contact us at the following with any questions!

Office: 757-622-5500
Fax: 757-627-3361

4101 Granby Street
P.O. Box 6157
Norfolk, VA 23504

councillrealty@verizon.net