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Applying
Every adult 18 or older applies separately and pays their own fee. Apply with complete, accurate information. Missing documents are the most common reason a file takes longer to review.
Residents / Application Process
Your rental application in Kansas City, step by step.
Apply online, e-sign your lease and get your keys with no surprises. Here is exactly what happens, in order, and what we need from you.
01 / The path to your keys
Eight steps from application to move-in.
Found a home on our rentals page? This is how the rental application process works from start to finish.
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Apply online
Complete the application and pay the application fee.
Step / 02
Provide ID and pay stubs
Upload your photo ID and two pay stubs through the online software.
Step / 03
Owner review
The owner reviews your file and terms: move-in date, pets and offered rent.
Step / 04
E-sign invite
Approved applicants receive a dotloop invitation to sign the lease digitally.
Step / 05
Reserve with your deposit
Signing alone does not reserve the home. The full security deposit does.
Step / 06
Pay move-in funds
Pay the deposit and first month’s rent in certified or cleared funds before keys.
Step / 07
Renter’s insurance
Provide a general liability policy listing Stalwart Management LLC as “additional interest.”
Step / 08
Get your keys
With funds cleared and insurance in place, you’re ready to move in.
02 / Step details
What each step means for you.
A few practical notes that save applicants time.
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The owner’s review
The owner looks at your file and the terms: your requested move-in date, any pets and the offered rent. Approval and terms are at the owner’s discretion, using our written criteria.
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Move-in funds
The deposit and first month’s rent must be certified or cleared funds before you receive keys. Plan for this ahead of your move date so your keys are not delayed.
03 / What you need
Requirements checklist.
- Income of 3× rent. Gross monthly income at least three times the monthly rent.
- $100 application fee. Non-refundable, charged per adult 18 or older.
- Photo ID. A driver’s license.
- SSN verification. Needed for credit and background checks.
- Two pay stubs. The two most recent consecutive stubs.
- Consent to screening. Criminal, credit, eviction and rental-history inquiry.
Same criteria for every adult
04 / Reserving your home
Signing doesn’t hold the home. The deposit does.
This is the step applicants most often miss. Until the full security deposit is paid, the home stays on the market and can be rented to someone else.
- E-sign your lease (dotloop)Does not reserve
- Pay the full security depositReserves the home
- Deposit + first month’s rentBefore keys
- Funds acceptedCertified or cleared
Renter’s insurance
Before move-in, carry a renter’s policy with general liability coverage that lists Stalwart Management LLC as “additional interest.” Bring proof to your move-in. Ask your insurer to add us when you set up the policy.
Digital lease signing
Your lease is signed electronically through dotloop and stored in the cloud, so you can sign from your phone or laptop with no printing or office visit.
Fair Housing
Stalwart Management follows the federal Fair Housing Act. Every adult applicant is evaluated by the same written criteria, and no one is treated differently because of a protected characteristic. Learn more on our Fair Housing page.
How much is the rental application fee?
The fee is $100 per adult 18 or older. It is non-refundable.
How much income do I need?
Gross monthly income should be at least three times the monthly rent. See the leasing policy for how credit and history are weighed.
What documents do I submit?
A photo ID, SSN verification and your two most recent consecutive pay stubs, uploaded through the online software.
Does signing the lease reserve the home?
No. The full security deposit reserves it. Otherwise the home stays on the market.
What if I am denied?
Approvals and denials are at the owner’s discretion. If you are declined, we provide adverse-action documentation, including credit documentation when credit was a factor.
Can pets live in the home?
Pet terms are set per property by the owner. If you have a pet, mention it early so it is part of the owner’s review of terms.
Do both spouses or roommates need to apply?
Every adult 18 or older who will live in the home applies and is screened by the same criteria, and each pays the application fee.
What if my credit score is low?
We weigh 12 months of payment history on open credit more heavily than the raw score. A lower score may still be accepted with 12 months of on-time payments.
What does “additional interest” mean on renter’s insurance?
It means your insurer lists Stalwart Management LLC on the policy so we are notified about the coverage. Ask your insurance company to add it when you buy the policy.
Can I tour before I apply?
Yes. Vacant homes offer self-guided tours. Start on the rentals page.
