If a rental interests you please fill out an Inquiry Form found under each listing. If the property is still available we will contact you for a phone interview. If you meet our application criteria after the phone interview we will book an appointment with you to view the rental unit. After viewing we may send you an online application.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

CREDIT SCORE OF 600+

Scores of 600+ are required for all applicants. If any applicant(s) score is under 600, or credit is not established, additional requirements may be considered but does not guarantee approval.

EMPLOYMENT OR INCOME

Show employment or income that can support the monthly rental amount.

POSITIVE RENTAL HISTORY

No rental history, or negative rental history older than 7 years may be considered with landlord consent.

NO FUNDS STILL OWED, FORECLOSURES OR BANKRUPTCIES

Evictions or funds owed to landlord in the past 7 years will be cause for immediate denial. Utility balances still unpaid will be cause for immediate denial. Current/recent late payments on vehicles, credit cards, etc will be cause for immediate denial. Foreclosures or bankruptcies in last 5 years will be cause for immediate denial. 

Yes, all tenants must sign a Residential Tenancy Agreement. The agreement includes all standard terms of the Residential Tenancy Act.

You will also sign addendums detailing emergency and maintenance instructions. 

Note: South Okanagan Property Management (SOPM) recommends obtaining independent legal advice if you have any questions about your tenancy agreement or notice requirements.

Please review the first page of your tenancy agreement titled “Rental Period and Terms of Tenancy.” It outlines which of the following applies to you:

Fixed Term to Month-to-Month

Your tenancy has a fixed end date. You are responsible for rent until that date. After the fixed term ends, the tenancy automatically continues month-to-month. If you plan to move out, you must give at least one month’s written notice.

Once month-to-month, proper notice must be given if the owner or purchaser requires you to vacate. 

Fixed Term – Must Vacate

This means you must move out on the fixed term end date, as the property owner or a close family member will be moving into the home.

Month-to-Month

There is no fixed end date. You may end your tenancy by providing one month’s written notice.

If the property owner or purchaser requires you to move out, proper notice must be given. 

Note: South Okanagan Property Management (SOPM) recommends obtaining independent legal advice if you have any questions about your tenancy agreement or notice requirements.

As per the Residential Tenancy Act a security deposit can be one-half month’s rent. A pet deposit, if pets are allowable, is also one-half month’s rent.

The report is completed with your property manager at the start of tenancy. We record all of the pre-existing damage before you move into the property, so you are not penalized for that damage at the end of tenancy. Your property manager will email you the inspection report, for your records.