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📍 115 South Wolfe St, Sandwich, IL  |  Serving Fox Valley & Surrounding Area 📞 (815) 786-2404  |  ✉ info@tcpm.com

The Application Process

πŸ“‹ Rental Qualifications

  • Credit Score: Minimum score of 600 required.
  • Income: Combined gross monthly income must equal 3Γ— the monthly rent.
  • Security Deposit: One month’s rent is standard.
  • Rental History: Landlord reference from prior residence if applicable.
  • Background Check: All adult applicants (18+) must submit to a full background check.
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1. Find a Property

Browse our available listings and find a property that fits your needs. Schedule a showing to see it in person.

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2. Submit an Application

All adult occupants must apply. Applications are processed promptly.

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3. Screening

We’ll verify your income, run a background and credit check, and contact your landlord references for a thorough review.

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4. Lease & Move In

Once approved, we’ll prepare your lease, collect the deposit, first and last month’s rent, and get you the keys to your new home!

Common Questions

Application FAQ

You can apply by calling us and we will ask you some pre-qualifying questions. After that we will show you the property, if you like it we will give you an application. Each prospective resident aged 18 and older must submit a separate application and pay the required application fee.

To expedite your review, please prepare the following:

  • Government-issued photo ID: Driver’s license, passport, or state ID.
  • Proof of income: Your two most recent paystubs, recent tax returns or 1099s if self-employed, bank statements showing deposits or official offer letters for new employment.
  • Rental history & references: Contact details for your current and previous landlords covering the past 2–3 years.

Yes, we accept housing vouchers as a qualifying source of income. You will be required to provide your voucher paperwork, including your Rent Affordability Sheet, so we can confirm eligibility. The housing vouchers are just used for the income portion of the application process.

Application fees are nonrefundable, and we cannot hold a property while your voucher is being approved. Applications will continue to be processed, and the property may be rented to another approved applicant who signs a lease first.

Please call our office with any questions.

We evaluate applications based on credit history, income verification (requiring a gross monthly income of at least 3x the monthly rent), criminal background check, and verifiable rental history with no prior evictions or outstanding landlord debts.

Most applications are processed within 2 to 3 business days, provided all required documentation, landlord and personal references are available.

Application fees cover third-party background and credit screening costs and are non-refundable once processing has begun.

Pets are permitted only in pet-friendly properties with prior written approval, completed pet screening, and payment of the required pet deposit/fee and monthly pet rent. Unauthorized pets are strictly prohibited.

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