Tenant screening notice
731 18th St NE, Unit 2
Fees and deposits
| Item | Amount | Purpose | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application & screening fee | $35 | Paid to Zillow when you submit your application; covers the cost of screening | Refunded within 14 days if N18 does not screen your application |
| Security deposit | $2,995 | Due at lease signing | Yes, under the lease and DC law |
| Pet deposit (if applicable) | $480 | Due at lease signing | Yes, under the lease and DC law |
| Pet rent (if applicable) | $32/month | Monthly, with rent | No |
| Parking (optional) | $185/month | Assigned parking space | No |
No fee other than the application fee is charged before a lease is signed.
Information we review
- Identity verification
- Income and employment
- Rental history and prior landlord references
- Credit report, obtained through Zillow’s screening
- Eviction records, only to the extent DC law permits
N18 does not ask about or consider criminal history before making a conditional offer of housing.
Automatic denial
- Providing false or misleading information on the application
Other criteria that may result in denial
- Gross monthly household income below 3× the monthly rent. For applicants using a housing voucher or other rental assistance, this applies only to the portion of rent the applicant pays.
- Credit history, reviewed case by case; there is no minimum credit score
- Unpaid balances owed to a prior landlord
- Income or identity that cannot be verified
Decision timeline
N18 will notify you of its decision within 30 days of receiving your complete application.
Your rights
- You may dispute the accuracy of any information used in your screening and request a free copy of any consumer report from the agency that provided it.
- If N18 denies your application or requires different terms, you will receive a written notice explaining why, within the same 30-day period.
- If N18 does not screen your application, your application fee will be refunded within 14 days.
N18 will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government. Equal Housing Opportunity.