How much should you spend on rent? One popular guideline is the 30% rent rule, which says to spend around 30% of your gross income on rent. So if you earn $4,000 per month before taxes, you could spend up to about $1,200 per month on rent.
In order to be a landlord in Arizona, there are certain licenses and permits that you need to obtain. This includes a business license and a residential rental license from the City of Phoenix. These licenses are essential to ensure compliance with local regulations and to legally operate your rental property.
Credit History The minimum credit score required is 600 for each occupant 18 years or older. All applicants must meet minimum credit score requirements to be considered.
Minimum income requirements are as follows: Monthly income must be 3 times the monthly rent amount. Example: Monthly rent is $800.00 = Monthly income must be a minimum of $2400. Incomes will only be combined if applicants are filing taxes jointly.
Minimum income requirements are as follows: Monthly income must be 3 times the monthly rent amount. Example: Monthly rent is $800.00 = Monthly income must be a minimum of $2400. Incomes will only be combined if applicants are filing taxes jointly.
Other verifiable income equaling three (3) times annual monthly rent will be accepted if applicant does not have monthly income but has funds available. Verifiable income includes as confirmed by employer, trust officer, tax returns, or other satisfactory documentation as required.
Rental License means any license issued by the City under this Residential Rental Property Code for the Renting of Dwelling Units, or portions thereof, on Residential Rental Property within the City.
Obtain necessary licenses and permits: In Phoenix, landlords are required to obtain a business license and a residential rental license from the City of Phoenix. You can obtain these licenses by completing an application and paying the required fees (under $100).
Here's a list of standard fields that you should include in your lease agreement: Tenant information. Include each tenant's full name and contact information. Rental property description. Security deposit. Monthly rent amount. Utilities. Lease term. Policies. Late fees.
A residential lease is a contract between a landlord and a tenant - or a lessor and a lessee. It will outline and detail the terms under which the tenant can occupy the landlord's property.