M&M Property Services & Management
Fair Housing Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

At M&M Property Services & Management, we are committed to full compliance with all Federal, State of California, and local Fair Housing laws.

We do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, source of income, disability, medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other protected class under applicable law.

All applicants are screened using the same written rental criteria. These criteria are applied uniformly and consistently to every applicant without exception.

To ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws, our staff is not permitted to make subjective decisions or grant exceptions outside of our published Rental Qualification Criteria.

Screening decisions are based solely on objective, written standards and third-party screening reports.

We process applications in the order they are received once fully completed with all required documentation and application fees.

If you have any questions about our screening process or require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact our office.

We accept State/Federal housing subsidy programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Equal Housing Opportunity: We operate in accordance with all State and Federal Fair Housing Laws.

Our website is ADA Digital Compliance and WCAG accessibility certified.

Square footage for any property is approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Prospective tenants should independently verify all dimensions. Square footage is not guaranteed and is not a term of the lease.

Rental Qualifications:

All applications are processed in accordance with Federal and California Fair Housing laws and our written screening policy. These criteria are applied uniformly to every applicant.

Application Process

Applications are processed in the order received once the following have been submitted:

  • Completed application for all occupants 18 and over
  • Government-issued ID
  • Proof of income
  • Application fee
  • Any additional requested documentation

Incomplete applications will not be processed or held in line, including those waiting for another applicant (i.e., partner, roommate, etc.).  They will get back in line when all who need to apply have applied.

Income Requirement

Combined gross monthly household income must be at least 2.5 to 3 times the monthly rent.

Proof of income may include recent pay stubs, bank statements, employment offer letters, tax returns, or verifiable third-party documentation.

All lawful sources of income are accepted, including housing vouchers and other types of assistance

Credit History

Credit reports are evaluated based on overall credit behavior, not solely a credit score.

Negative factors may include:

  • Recent unpaid collections related to housing or utilities
  • Open bankruptcies
  • Outstanding landlord or utility debt
  • Pattern of late payments

Medical debt and student loans are not primary factors in screening decisions.

Rental History

Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory rental or housing history, including:

  • No evictions within the past 7 years
  • No outstanding landlord debt
  • History of on-time rent payments
  • Positive landlord references when available

Criminal History Screening (California Compliant)

Criminal background checks are performed in compliance with California law.

We do not automatically deny applicants for criminal history. Each record is evaluated based on:

  • Nature and severity of the offense
  • Time elapsed since the offense
  • Evidence of rehabilitation

Arrests without conviction are not considered.

Occupancy Standards

Occupancy guidelines are generally:

Two persons per bedroom plus one additional occupant, subject to the size and configuration of the unit.

Pets and Assistance Animals

Pets are subject to owner approval, pet screening, pet rent, and pet deposits where applicable.

Assistance animals (service animals and emotional support animals) are not considered pets and are not subject to pet fees, pet rent, or breed restrictions.

Reasonable accommodation requests for assistance animals may be submitted to our office with any required documentation.

Co-Signers / Guarantors

If an applicant does not independently meet the income or credit requirements, a qualified co-signer/guarantor may be required.

Co-signers must meet all screening criteria and sign the lease agreement.

“First Completed Application” Policy

Applications are processed in the order received once fully completed. The first application meeting all criteria will be approved.

We do not hold units without a completed and approved application.

No Exceptions Policy

To ensure equal treatment of all applicants and compliance with Fair Housing laws, our staff is not permitted to make exceptions to these criteria.

Denials and Adverse Action Notices

If an application is denied based on information obtained in a consumer report, applicants will receive an Adverse Action Notice as required by law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants or residents with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation or modifications at any time by contacting our office.

Housing Programs: State/Federal housing subsidy programs accepted
Equal Housing Opportunity; We operate in accordance with all State and Federal Fair Housing Laws.

Our website is ADA Digital Compliance and WCAG accessibility certified.

Square footage is approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Prospective tenants should independently verify all dimensions. Square footage is not guaranteed and is not a term of the lease.

Other Requirements

Tenants are required to maintain renter’s insurance throughout their tenancy, naming the owner and management company as additional interest. $100,000 minimum liability coverage

Market Listing Criteria:

Picture of something related to the property – the front of it, inside the property, the backyard, etc.

Rent amount (cannot be $0)

Clearly state additional monthly tenant charges (utilities, landscaping, pool services, etc.)

Only objective descriptors – nothing subjective, examples below

Old descriptorOld descriptor
His/her sinksDual sinks
Master BedroomPrimary bedroom
Safe areaNo comment on whether an area is safe or not – refer them to the city information website
Perfect for a familyPerfect for a family
Perfect for a familyExtra-large or open closet
Jack and Jill bathroomDual-entry bathroom

Only list amenities that are available:

Example: if fireplace use is not permitted, list as a decorative fireplace only