We do not ask for any money until we sign a lease

When initially contacting us, please complete the preliminary qualification form at the bottom of this page. This form does not request any sensitive information. and allows us to ensure that
  • we do not charge an application fee
  • your household is likely financially suitable
    (which could include government assistance and vouchers);
  • your desired move in date matches our availability date;
  • the location is convenient and appropriate for you;
  • the unit would work for your household's size and members; and
  • we can recommend other units consistent with your needs (Click to see listings for available apartments and houses.)
I'm a private owner, sometimes geting 20+ inquiries a day, approsimately 1/3 of which do not meet the above criteria.    I lack the time to chat for 5-6 minutes with each to get this preliminary information.

If review of the preliminary qualification form suggests a reasonable chance of your being accepted, for one or more of our still available units, you will be contacted by email or phone to set up a viewing (personal or virtual) and/or to discuss a lease.
After a showing you would then complete our no fee full application. If accpted, I will send you a proposed lease. After any needed changes to the lease are agreed upon, we arrange for signing the lease and your making payment (cash, money order, check or Zelle).

If you have concerns about the preliminary questionaire, we can instead chat by phone. I am located in Urbana IL

Also note the following:
  • Housing vouchers are ofen accepted.
  • Accounts with the power and, if applicable, water companies are required to be in the names of one or more persons named on the lease. If you need an exception to this, you need to tell us before viewing our houses or apartments.
  • Deposit policy: We typically, with an occasional exception, require a deposit equal to one month's rent and the first month's rent paid in full at lease signing. (Those receiving government rent subsidies need pay the deposit plus their share of first month's rent. For those whom we accept but who lack a social security number, the deposit will 2-3 times the monthly rent.)
  • The 3-5% of respondents who in the last ten years have one or more evictions or eviction cases filed against them must explain the circumstances that led to the eviction(s). Prior evictions do not necessarily disqualify you (The databases checked to confirm your answers about evictions include evictions not entered in public records. Inaccurate answers or omissions about evictions will disqualify you)
Email (preferred): sjapartments@gmail.com Phone: (650) 383-7786 (10am-9pm)


Preliminary information form. All fields are required. Indicate none or n/a where appropriate. When done, remember to click the submit button at the bottom. Any response from us will be by email from sjapartments@gmail.com. If you mistype your email we will not be able to contact you. Forms missing important information may be ignored