These criteria are provided to every applicant prior to application as required by Texas Property Code § 92.3515. All standards are applied consistently and without regard to any class protected under federal, Texas, or San Antonio and Houston fair housing law.
3× Monthly Rent
Gross monthly income must equal at least three times the monthly rent. Acceptable documentation includes pay stubs (last 60 days), employer verification letter, tax returns (self-employed), benefit award letters, or bank statements showing consistent deposits.
620+ Credit Score
Minimum TransUnion / Equifax score of 620. Prior landlord debt, outstanding collections, and recent bankruptcies are evaluated individually as part of a comprehensive credit review — not as automatic disqualifiers.
2 Landlord References
Minimum two verifiable landlord references from the prior 5 years. We verify on-time payment history, lease compliance, and property care. First-time renters may substitute with additional income documentation or a co-signer.
Individually Reviewed
All prior eviction filings within the past 5 years are reviewed individually. Judgments within 5 years are generally disqualifying; older records and dismissed filings are evaluated in full context, including written explanation from the applicant.
Criminal history is screened at the county, state, and national level. Per HUD 2024 guidance, Newera Property Management does not apply blanket denial policies. Each applicant receives an individualized assessment considering the nature and severity of the offense, time elapsed, evidence of rehabilitation, and relevance to tenancy. Applicants registered on the sex offender registry and those with felony convictions for crimes involving harm to persons or property within the past 7 years are generally ineligible. Applicants are encouraged to provide a written explanation of any record.
Current & Stable
Current employment or a verifiable income source required. Self-employed, retired, military, and first responder applicants are welcome — alternative income documentation accepted. Gaps in employment are evaluated with context.
Complete File Required
All adults 18+ must submit a separate application. Government-issued photo ID required. Application fee is non-refundable. If denied on any criterion not disclosed here, applicant is entitled to a full refund per TX § 92.3515. Written FCRA consent is required before any report is pulled.
Newera Property Management does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. San Antonio and Houston Fair Housing Ordinance protections are fully honored.
If an application is denied in whole or in part based on information from a consumer report, applicants will receive a written adverse action notice per FCRA requirements, including the consumer reporting agency's name and a statement of applicant rights.
Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation in the application or screening process. Requests should be submitted in writing to our office prior to application review.
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
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Our residents are the heart of every property we manage. If these standards fit your situation, we'd love to welcome you home. Start your application online — or reach out with any questions first.
