Tenant resources

Wayland Properties processes rental applications in accordance with California Civil Code §1950.6.

Applications are considered in the order in which completed applications are received, using Wayland Properties' established screening criteria. The first completed applicant who meets the established screening criteria will be approved.

For purposes of our screening process, an application is considered complete when:

• All financially responsible applicants and all proposed occupants age 18 or older have submitted the required application information; 
• Government-issued identification has been provided; 
• Required income and/or financial documentation has been submitted; 
• Required authorizations and contact information necessary to complete employment, income and rental-history verification have been provided; and 
• Any additional documentation reasonably requested to verify information represented on the application has been submitted. 

Submission of an application alone does not establish qualification or approval.

Applicants must demonstrate sufficient lawful, verifiable income to satisfy the property's income qualification standard.

Documentation will vary depending upon the source and type of income and may include:

• Recent pay stubs; 
• Employer verification; 
• Government benefit or award statements; 
• Pension or retirement statements; 
• Court orders or other documentation of support payments; 
• Bank statements; 
• Tax returns or 1099s; 
• Contracts, agreements or third-party statements verifying recurring commission, consulting, brokerage, bonus or other variable income; or 
• Other reliable documentation reasonably establishing the amount, source and recurring nature of income. 

All lawful and verifiable sources of income will be considered.

If additional applicant-controlled documentation is needed to complete or verify an application, applicants will generally be provided 48 business hours from written notification to provide the requested information.

When verification depends upon an employer, landlord, government agency or other third party, additional reasonable time may be provided when appropriate, provided the applicant has timely supplied the information, documentation and authorization reasonably necessary for Wayland Properties to obtain the verification.

Failure to timely provide requested applicant-controlled documentation may result in the application remaining incomplete and/or being unable to satisfy the applicable screening criteria.

Rental history may be verified with current and/or prior landlords or property managers. Verification may include tenancy dates, payment history, lease compliance and other relevant tenancy information.

Applicants are responsible for providing accurate contact information and any authorization reasonably necessary for Wayland Properties to obtain rental-history verification.

Personal references or references who can confirm residency but do not have direct knowledge of the tenancy or access to applicable rental records may not substitute for required landlord or property-management verification.

• $40 per applicant - any occupant over the age of 18 must submit an application
• Application screening fees are collected and handled in accordance with California Civil Code §1950.6. Applicants will receive the disclosures and receipts required by California law. Screening fees will be refunded when required by law, including when an application is not considered under the applicable statutory requirements.
• Applications are valid for 30 days and may be transferred to other available rental properties

Applicants receiving a government rent subsidy who would otherwise be subject to credit-history screening will be offered the option to provide lawful, verifiable alternative evidence of their reasonable ability to pay their portion of the rent.

Alternative evidence may include, but is not limited to:

• Government benefit or subsidy documentation; 
• Pay records; 
• Bank statements; and 
• Other lawful, verifiable evidence demonstrating the applicant's reasonable ability to pay their portion of the rent. 

Applicants electing this option will be provided a reasonable amount of time to submit alternative evidence. Wayland Properties will reasonably consider qualifying alternative evidence in lieu of credit history as required by California law.

For applicants receiving a government rent subsidy, any financial or income qualification standard will be applied to the portion of rent payable by the applicant, rather than the total contract rent, as required by California law.

Co-Signers & Guarantors

Wayland Properties generally does not accept co-signers or guarantors. Applicants are expected to independently meet the published rental qualification criteria for the property. Exceptions may be considered when required by applicable law, including as a reasonable accommodation, or when otherwise approved under the property's established screening criteria. Acceptance of a co-signer or guarantor is not guaranteed.

To help avoid delays in processing your application:

• Complete all sections of the application thoroughly and accurately
• Submit all required documentation at the time of application
• Respond promptly to any follow-up requests from our team
   

📞 If you have questions, please contact our office during business hours at (831) 884-5603

Once your application is approved, you can expect:

• Lease preparation and review
• Clear communication regarding move-in costs (security deposit, first month’s rent, etc.)
• Step-by-step instructions for move-in and key exchange
   

Our goal is to make your move-in experience smooth, transparent, and stress-free.

At Wayland Properties, we are committed to delivering a consistent “WOW experience” for every resident.

You can expect:

• Professional and responsive communication
• Timely and well-managed maintenance support
• Clear expectations and consistent processes
• A team that values respect, integrity, and service
   

• All maintenance requests should be submitted through Appfolio via your tenant portal (once you are a resident)
• Emergency maintenance issues should be reported immediately by phone and then also entered into Appfolio. If you or any tenant is in danger, please dial 911 first!
   

Maintenance requests are prioritized based on urgency, with safety-related issues addressed first.