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Tenant Qualification Standards

Every applicant is evaluated against the same criteria, regardless of which room or property they're applying for. Here's exactly what we check.

1

Credit Score

Applicants are generally expected to have a credit score of approximately 650 or higher. Applications are reviewed holistically, and compensating factors may be considered.

2

Income Verification

Applicants are generally expected to demonstrate net (after-tax) monthly income of approximately three times the monthly rent.

3

Background Check

A background check is run on every applicant as part of the formal application.

4

Work History

Current employment and work history are reviewed as part of the application.

5

Eviction History Review

Prior eviction history is reviewed as part of the application.

6

Rental Verification

Prior landlord/rental history is verified as part of the application.

Don't meet every guideline? Additional documentation, an approved guarantor, or an increased security deposit may be requested in certain circumstances, where permitted by law. Each application is reviewed individually.

Why We Publish This

These guidelines are applied consistently — including to current housemates when a shared room reopens. Publishing them upfront means fewer surprises mid-application and lets you self-assess before starting the Tenant Pre-Screening Questionnaire.

Important These guidelines are provided for informational purposes only. Each application is evaluated individually based on the information submitted, applicable law, and our screening criteria. Meeting these guidelines does not guarantee approval.

Questions?

If you're unsure whether you'd qualify, email us at mitsecurestay@gmail.com before applying — we're happy to talk through your situation.