Application Criteria

The following is the fee schedule for application and move in payments:

• A $35 non refundable application fee will be charged for each adult applicant.
• A holding fee of 1 month’s rent will be required to reserve an apartment.  Holding fee is non-refundable and will be applied towards your first month’s rent.
• Non-Refundable fee of $100 for the Certificate of Occupancy Inspection by the Piscataway Township due upon placing the hold fee..
• A security deposit of $399 to 1 1/2 month’s rent will be due at lease signing.
• Mandatory Amenity Fee: $200 for 1 person (1 fob), $300 for 2-5 people (2 fobs)
• At lease signing you will need to provide proof of renters insurance that complies with the requirements in the lease.

We accept the following forms of payment for application and move in fees:

• Credit Card – Visa, MasterCard or Discover
• Money Order
• Certified Check

The following documentation will be required as part of the application process:

• Photo ID for each applicant.
• Social Security Card or Valid Visa for each applicant.
• Proof of Income for each applicant. (last 30 days of pay stubs or Income Verification – click to download/view)
• Landlord Verification (click to download/view)
•  Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule Tenant Applicant Inquiry(click to download/view)

Income: Each occupant over the age of 18 is required to complete an application.  Each applicant must demonstrate a verifiable income.  The minimum monthly income requirements are as follows: 3 times the monthly rent for 1 bedroom and 2.5 times the monthly rent for a 2 bedroom.

Credit: A credit history depicting any of the following may be grounds for denial.

• Unpaid liens or judgments.
• Bankruptcy, unless applicant can provide verification that positive credit has been reestablished and maintained after 3 years of discharge.
• We use a statistically validated scoring model which measures each applicant’s risk in terms of paying their monthly rent. The model takes into consideration many aspects of an applicant’s credit history and income to determine the amount of risk for that particular applicant.  Management has set specific decision points within the model’s score range for Pleasant View Gardens.

Rental History: Applicant must demonstrate a minimum of 2 year’s rental or ownership history if applicable. History of poor payment record, destructive or abusive behavior or poor housekeeping practices will be grounds for denial.

Co-Signers: Co-signers will be considered where income is deficient for students or senior citizens only.  Co-signers must qualify at 1.5 times the qualifying income.

Criminal Check: A criminal background check will be run on all conditionally approved applications in accordance with The New Jersey Fair Chance in Housing Act. Please refer to the “Criminal Background Check Disclosure Statement” portion of your application for the complete policy and criteria.

Occupancy: The maximum occupancy limit is 3 occupants for a 1 bedroom and 5 occupants for a 2 bedroom.  Violation of this regulation will result in eviction if not corrected immediately.

Utilities: 

The following utilities are included in your rent.

• Heat
• Cooking Gas
• Water

The following utilities are not included in your rent.
• Electric (PSE&G)
• Cold Water/Sewer & Trash (YES Energy)
• Optional Services.
• Cable/Internet (Optimum)
• Satellite ($25 monthly dish charge)

Pet Policy:

We are a pet friendly community and accept dogs and cats.  There is a 2 pet maximum per apartment, some breed restrictions apply.  The following fees apply.
• $50 monthly pet fee per pet.
• $350 non-refundable pet fee per apartment

Renter’s Insurance:

Renter’s Insurance is required with a min of $100,000 personal liability.

Parking:

We offer free open parking.  Garages start at $115 per month.

Lease Term:

We offer a 12 month lease term.  Upon renewal we offer a 3 month lease buyout option ($900), 6 month lease buyout option ($600), or a 9 month lease buyout option ($300).

Internal Transfer:

Internal transfers are permitted after the initial lease term has been fulfilled subject to management approval. Restrictions Apply.

Rent Increase:

Upon renewal, rent increase percentage will be based on the Piscataway Township Rent Leveling Board.

Mandatory Amenity Fee:

• $200 for 1 person (1 fob)
• $300 for 2-5 people (2 fobs)

Package Includes:
• Resident Clubhouse
• Business Center
• Outdoor Car Care Center
• Magnificent Pool
• Pet Spas
• Ping Pong Table
• Playgrounds
• Volleyball Court
and more!

*Pricing subject to change.