Application Process

G J PROPERTY SERVICES, INC. – 2/19/26

Rental Applications are now completed online via an Application Link provided by the Property Manager. To inquire on an available unit to arrange a tour and receive the Application Link, please visit our Apartments & Homes For Rent tab, choose the property you are interested in then scroll down and click on the Contact Us button. Please complete the Contact Us section on the rental unit you would like to view.

The Property Manager will be sure to contact you to review the rental details, schedule a tour, and provide the Application Link.

Paper applications are available upon request. Please contact the Property Manager for more information on submitting an In-Person Application. Please note: paper applications may result in longer processing times.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS TO RENT

In order to begin processing your Application, the following Application and documentation requirements must be met:

  • Each and every person age 18 years and older who will be living in the rental unit must fill out an Application (including Co-signers- where applicable)
    • If multiple occupants will be applying, all Applications must be received within 2 business days of the first Application *to be considered.
      • Group Applications will be considered accepted and will be processed when all are received.
    • Please note that all approved applicants MUST execute the Rental/Lease Agreement documentation.
      ◦ Applications will be processed on a First Applied, First Qualified, First Approved basis. We reserve the right to close the application acceptance period if another applicant is already in process for evaluation.
    • Application fee – $40.00 (cashier’s check or money order only, no *cash or personal checks) for each application made payable to G J Property Services, Inc.. Online Applications preferred and offer Credit/Debit Card payment only.
      • Once our team accepts the application(s) for consideration and completes verifications of the Application details and Screening Reports are requested, the Application fee becomes a NON-REFUNDABLE charge to cover the cost of the Screening Report and the staff processing of your Application. Application is valid for 60 days.
    • Applications MUST be completely filled out including all information for the last 5 years on rental history and employment. If there is a section that does not apply to you, please indicate by printing “N/A”. ** To help expedite the process, names, phone numbers, and email addresses to verify your information are mandatory!
    • For identity verification purposes, we must view a copy of Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) card and government issued photo ID (state ID, driver’s license or passport) for each applicant.
    • Applicants that may not be able to provide these items must contact the Property Manager to discuss other options and understand they may be subject to additional conditions for approval.
    • The Social Security or ITIN number MUST be printed on pay stub or proof of income.
    • Proof of income – One full month of the most recent paycheck stubs or legal, verifiable income documentation. Acceptable income verifying documents include, but are not limited to, recent tax returns, written income and employment verification from employer, offer of employment, 3 recent months of banking/investments accounts or proof of ongoing income from legal settlement. If on SSI, TANF, or HUD- VASH or Section 8 Housing Voucher, a copy of your Notice of Action or an official statement of coverage must be submitted. If income is received via Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay or other online work or cash Application, 3 recent months of income statements are to be provided. Please be sure to highlight all income items on any bank and/or work/cash site statements provided.
    • Check the appropriate “Consideration of Credit History” section and sign and date the application on page 6.

**Section 8 Applicants**:
Consideration of Credit: Under California law, applicants with a government rent subsidy have the
option, at the applicant’s discretion, of providing lawful, verifiable alternative evidence of the
applicant’s reasonable ability to pay the portion of the rent to be paid by the tenant, including, but
not limited to, government benefit payments, pay records, and bank statements.

If an eligible applicant elects to submit such alternative evidence, Landlord will consider that alternative evidence instead of the applicant’s credit history. Acceptable forms of Alternative Evidence of Ability to Pay to be provided with the Application to Rent:

  • Verifiable documentation to support 12 consecutive months of timely rental payments for the most recent rental within a 5-year period. i.e: Tenant Ledger, rent receipts, signed letter from the Landlord, or Bank Statements outlining timely payment.
    • Voucher holder Applicants are encouraged to provide these items upon submission with the completed Application. However, you would have 2 additional business days AFTER the submission of the Application to submit alternative evidence for consideration. After two business days, the Landlord may opt to receive and/or process other applicants.
    • Please note that an Equifax Credit Report may still be requested for the purposes of identity, Social Security number, residence history, employment history, fraud warnings, and Public Records data verifications. This is in line with the Fair Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA) and the Red Flags Rule and Address Discrepancy Law. Credit History and/or score will not be evaluated if alternative evidence is supplied.
    • Should a Voucher holder Applicant opt to proceed with a standard Credit History review, credit will be evaluated as outlined in the Credit Requirements section noted below.

REQUIREMENTS TO RENT

Gross monthly income MUST equal two and one half (2 ½) times the monthly rent amount. Example: if rent is $1,500, the required income would be $3,750 monthly. Where more than one adult is applying, we look at combined gross monthly income.

An investigative consumer report will be requested for each applicant. This will include a credit check report and eviction check. Section 8 renters may opt to provide alternative evidence of ability to pay rent in lieu of a credit history evaluation as indicated above. Credit acceptance will be evaluated based on FICO score(s) as noted below by property. Evictions will not be accepted.

GJ Property Services, Inc: Long Beach, Bellflower, and Lakewood properties

  • Strong credit of a minimum 680 credit score is considered for approval with all other Requirements To Rent being met.
  • FICO scores from 679 and below may be subject to conditional acceptance or denial.

Kendall Brook Apartments & Summit Place Apartments:

  • Strong credit of a minimum 660 credit score is considered for approval with all other Requirements To Rent being met.
  • FICO scores from 659 and below may be subject to conditional acceptance or denial.

If income and/or credit requirements are not met, *a Co-signer may be required as consideration for conditional acceptance. Co-signers will be required to meet the minimum gross monthly income and credit score requirements on their own to be considered. *Applicant’s history of late rental payments, violations of rental terms, or property damages may result in the denial of an Application or additional conditions for approval. NOTE: Not all owners accept *Co-signers. Please consult the Manager on this issue prior to submitting your Application.

If a Screening Report is processed, Applicants will receive a screening decision notice via email along with a copy of the screening report within 7 days from the time the Screening Report is processed. Please contact the Property Manager for other Screening Report copy options.

Although we strive to process all Applications as quickly as possible, normal processing can take up to 3-5 business days depending on our volume *and response time by the verifying parties. Applications will be processed on a First Applied, First Qualified, First Approved basis. We reserve the right to close the application acceptance period if another applicant is already in process for evaluation.

However, if your Application is inaccurate, incomplete, or if verification attempts are not being returned, completion will be delayed, and your Application may be rejected. If any other Application(s) are ready for submission for the same unit while your Application is in process and delays have occurred due to an incomplete Application or verifications, we reserve the right to accept additional applicants and to rent to other qualified parties. Approval or denial will not be made until all applications, if multiple applicants are in your group, have been completed and evaluated.

Approved Applicants must accept a rental offer within 2 business days of approval and will be required to obtain a Renters Insurance Policy *prior to move-in with a copy of the Certificate of Insurance to be provided to the Property Manager or uploaded on the Tenant Online Portal.

Note: Submitted applications are valid for 60 days.
Any application with an Unlawful Detainer Action or significant negative credit can result in a denial of tenancy.

CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION CODE FOR EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

We, the members of the California Apartment Association, support the spirit and intent of all local, state and federal fair housing laws for all residents without regard to protected characteristics including race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, familial status, source of income, disability of that person or whether that person is the victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or abuse of an elder or a dependent adult, or any combination of these characteristics.

We believe that equal opportunity can best be accomplished through effective leadership, education, and the mutual cooperation of owners, managers, and the public. Therefore, as members of the California Apartment Association, we agree to abide by the following provisions of this Code for Equal Housing Opportunity:

  1. We agree that in the rental, lease, sale, purchase, or exchange of real property, owners and their employees have the responsibility to offer housing accommodations to all persons on an equal basis.
  2. We agree to set and implement fair and reasonable rental housing rules and guidelines and will provide equal and consistent services throughout our residents’ tenancy.
  3. We agree that we have no right or responsibility to volunteer information regarding the racial, creed, or ethnic composition of any neighborhood, and we do not engage in any behavior or action that would result in “steering.”
  4. We agree not to print, display, or circulate any statement or advertisement that indicates any preference, limitations, or discrimination in the rental or sale of housing.

Effective 2/20/2026