Frequently Asked Questions

"A valid government-issued photo identification is required as part of the application process. The following are acceptable forms of identification:

Group A Primary Acceptable ID

• Valid driver's license from a U.S. state
• Federal or state ID card
• Military ID card
• U.S. passport or card
• Permanent Resident Card

• Foreign Passport with one of the following:
  • Valid copies of Temporary I-551 Employment Authorization
  • Form I-20
  • Form I-94
  • Form I-485

"Yes, however residents are responsible for painting the walls back to the original color at move-out. "

After an application is approved, each leaseholder will receive an email with instructions to review and electronically sign the lease.

Residents may break their lease at any time. However, they will be responsible for any applicable early termination fees outlined in the lease agreement.

Guests not listed on the lease may not stay for more than 7 days in a single week or more than 14 days in any given month.

"Yes, leaseholders must inform the office staff if a guest stays for more than 14 days in any given month and must be added to the lease. "

Once an application is approved, a leasing team member will email a welcome letter outlining the first payment, which may include: prorated rent, deposits, and any applicable fees, along with other important move-in information.

Security deposits are refundable, however any deductions for final utility charges, cleaning, or damages beyond normal wear and tear may be applied. Once those charges are processed, any remaining balance will be refunded to you.

Rent is due by the 1st of each month.

"Yes! Our community uses the Westdale Living Mobile App, available on Google Play and The App Store.

Through the app, residents can make payments, create maintenance requests, and get notified of announcements and calendar events when push notifications are enabled."

Residents can access the portal online at www.westdaleresidents.com or through the Westdale Living Mobile App, available on Google Play and The App Store.

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The total gross income of all applicants must not fall below three (3) times the amount of rent you will be required to pay, considering any state, federal or local assistance, benefits, or subsidies you receive. The income requirement may be modified if required by federal, state, or local government subsidy or financing programs. A guarantor or additional deposit may be required if the income requirements are not met. All applicants are subject to approval through ScreeningWorks, the community’s third party applicant screening agency. Screening criteria will be applied uniformly and in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, including state and federal housing laws, federal fair credit reporting laws, program guidelines and administrative rules. Approval of all applicants are based on an empirical system that incorporates multiple credit factors along with other non-statistical factors to determine overall applicant worthiness.

Applicants are required to verify income by completing an income verification step provided in the applicant portal after the application is submitted. Applicants can connect a bank account or connect directly to a payroll provider. In some cases, your employer may automatically provide salary information through The Work Number. Self employed applicants must either connect a bank account, provide a financial statement prepared by a CPA, or provide the previous year’s W9. Newly employed applicants must provide an official offer letter including salary and start date from the employer.

"A valid government-issued photo identification is required as part of the application process. The following are acceptable forms of identification:

Group A Primary Acceptable ID

• Valid driver's license from a U.S. state
• Federal or state ID card
• Military ID card
• U.S. passport or card
• Permanent Resident Card

• Foreign Passport with one of the following:
  • Valid copies of Temporary I-551 Employment Authorization
  • Form I-20
  • Form I-94
  • Form I-485

Yes, applicants can have a guarantor. The guarantor must meet the qualifying criteria and have a gross income that is 5x the rent amount. Guarantors are for people who do not qualify for income only.

"All applications MUST include everyone who will be living in the apartment, including those under the age of 18 and guarantors (if applicable). Those over the age of 18 MUST be listed as a leaseholder. During the application process, the primary applicant will be prompted to invite, via email, all persons 18 and older to complete an individual application. For anyone under 18 years of age, only name and date of birth need to be entered. "

"If an application has not yet been approved by the leasing office, applicants can log into the Application Portal, and invite any additional roommates to complete their individual application. Be sure to contact us to let us know when a new roommate has been added to ensure they are included in the approval process. Note: If an application has already been approved, please contact the leasing team directly."

Any outstanding charges can be paid through the Applicant Portal.

We will contact you as quickly as possible! We know that you’ll be waiting to hear from us and our goal is to make this a fast and easy process for you.

"Unfortunately, all applicants over the age of 18 must meet our standard Qualifying Criteria to be able to move forward in the application process. "