Frequently Asked Questions
Leasing and Application
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How do I apply to rent?
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Our rental will be posted on this website and Zillow when available. Once you find the property you're looking for, click apply. You will be taken to the TurboTenant online application specific to that property. All potential adults occupants must apply.
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What does it take to qualify?
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Monthly income of 2.5X the rent, with a valid proof of income (not applicable to Section 8 applicants)
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A credit score of > 600
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Non-smoker
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No eviction record
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Favorable rental references
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Valid state photo ID and social security number (SSN)
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Do you accept Section 8 applicants?
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Blue Astoria complies to Fair Housing policies. Section 8 applicants are subject to the same screening as regular applicants, less the income requirement.
Is there an application fee?
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All applications are processed via TurboTenant. TurboTenant charges a fee for a background check, which is mandatory for your application to be considered. Blue Astoria does not store your credit card information and does not charge additional application fees.
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How long does it take to process an application?
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An application will be processed and decision delivered within 7 business days.
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How much is the security deposit?
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A security deposit is equal to one month's rent.
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Are animals allowed?
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Safe and legal animals that do not damage or reduce value of property may be allowed with a non-refundable Animal Fee. You are required to submit an application for each animal.
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Each Animal must not be on the Insurance Companies list of dangerous animals. These include but are not limited to Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chow, Presa Canario, Boxers, St. Bernards, Wolves and Wolf Hybrids, Great Dane, Dalmations, Samoyed, Bull Terrier, Tibetan Mastiff, Malamutes.
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Service animals must have a valid certification.
Text Messaging Privacy Policy
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We value your privacy and the information you consent to share in relation to our SMS marketing service. We use this information to send you important text notifications for rent reminders, property reminders, documents, among other things. Opt-in data and consent for text messaging will not be shared with any third parties except for messaging partners, for the purpose of enabling and operating our text messaging program.
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Text Messaging Terms of Service
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By consenting to lease from us, you agree to receive important text notifications, text marketing offers, and transactional texts, even if your mobile number is registered on any state or federal do-not-call list. Message frequency varies.
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If you wish to unsubscribe from receiving text marketing messages and notifications, reply with STOP to any mobile message sent from us or use the unsubscribe link we provided you within any of our messages. You understand and agree that alternative methods of opting out, such as using alternative words or requests, will not be considered a reasonable means of opting out. We do not charge for the service, but you are responsible for all charges and fees associated with text messaging imposed by your wireless provider. Message and data rates may apply.
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For any questions, please text HELP to the number you received the messages from. You can also contact us at blueastoriamanagement@gmail.com for more information.
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We have the right to modify any telephone number or short code we use to operate the service at any time. You will be notified on such occasions. You agree that any messages you send to a telephone number or short code we have changed, including any STOP or HELP requests, may not be received, and we will not be liable for honoring requests made in such messages.
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that we will not be liable for failed, delayed, or misdirected delivery of any information sent through the service, any errors in such information, and/or any action you may or may not take in reliance on the information or Service.
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Your right to privacy is important to us. You can see our Privacy Policy above to determine how we collect and use your personal information.