Prospective Tenants
Feel at Home… Love your Home.
For GSPM, making you feel at home is our priority. Enjoy our benefits package that is sure to make you love your home the whole time you’re here.
The Resident Benefits Package is included with all lease agreements under Golden State Property Management. Designed to provide convenience and professional services to our residents, this program enhances your rental experience through valuable features and support.
Residents will have the opportunity to select from two all-inclusive package options. Full details about each option will be provided during the application process, allowing you to choose the one that best fits your needs.
Benefits may include:
Filter Delivery Service
Get the right size and number of air filters delivered to your door, plus furnace and fridge water filters upon request
No-Transaction-Fee eCheck Payments
We’ll take care of your online AppFolio eCheck transaction fees – annual $30 value
Online Portal
Convenient 24/7 access to your leasing information, notices, non- emergency maintenance requests/records and rent payment.
Rent Rewards
Get rewarded for paying rent on time! Save up or redeem for home items, good as cash gift cards, and more – plus enjoy top perks and discounts.
$300K liability coverage
Meets your GSPM lease requirement and provides coverage in case of any damage to your unit for which you could otherwise be held liable.
Identity theft protection
Covers up to 10 family members with $1M in reimbursement and 24/7 US-based support in case of ID theft.
Home Buying Assistance
Want to move onto home-ownership? We’ll help you get there! Up to $5000 home assistance when you use our preferred agents
Pet Wellness
Get 24/7 telehealth and cash back on wellness visits, vaccines and blood tests for up to one pet.
Additional Benefits Include
- One-time key replacement annually up to $75.
- One Time Late Fee Forgiveness.
- Text/Chat with staff during business hours.
- Plus Optional Upgrades square for credit reporting (just +$2/month per resident)
$10K contents coverage
Coverage for the personal belongings in your unit, in case of damage or loss from fire, wind, smoke, water, burglary and more.
For Prospective Tenants:
Your search for the perfect rental option in the South Bay area is over! At Golden State Property Management, you will find a wide range of rental options in San Mateo, San Jose, Fremont and the surrounding areas. From studio apartments to condos to single-family homes, we have exactly what you need.
Our team is always interested in speaking with potential renters, so please get in touch if you like any of our available rentals. We are happy to take you on a tour and to help you begin your application.
Before diving into the rental application process, please take note of the following important instructions and terms:
Payment Processing Fee:
Golden State Property Management is charged an external service fee of $5 for online payments. If a refund is issued, applicants receive $40 of the $45 fee. Golden State Property Management does not keep the $5; it is collected by the credit card processing company.
Application Fee and Refund Policy:
Please be prepared to pay the application fee as outlined in the property listing. In addition to this rental application, you will also be required to provide proof of income. Application fees become non refundable once processing has begun. Any applications that are not processed will be refunded minus the $5 processing fee.
Screening Fee Receipt:
Screening Fee: $45, broken down as follows:
- Credit/ /eviction report: $15
- External service fee: $5
- Administrative processing: $25
Electronic Receipt Consent Clause:
By submitting this application, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees to receive a copy of the screening fee receipt via electronic mail. If requested by the Applicant(s), the receipt will be sent to the email address provided on the application. This consent is effective upon submission of the application and applies regardless of whether a rental unit is ultimately offered or leased.
Separate Applications for Each Occupant:
Every occupant over the age of 18, regardless of income, must submit a separate rental application and pay a separate application fee.
Property Viewing Requirement:
Before submitting an application for a property, we recommend that you tour the interior of the home, either in person with one of Golden State Property Management’s agents or through one of our virtual viewing options. Applications will not be accepted or reviewed until after you have viewed the property. Please view virtual tours and drive by the property prior to applying.
Virtual Viewing Option:
If you have not visited the property in person, and toured the property through our 360 tours or a video call with one of our agents, please note that while virtual tours provide a great overview, it is always best to physically visit the property to fully understand its layout, size, and other important details. We highly recommend a physical viewing to ensure the property meets your expectations before submitting your application.
Required Documentation for Application:
To complete this rental application, you must be prepared to provide 3 years of residential history as well as contact information for your rental references. You will also be asked to provide information about your monthly income, and most properties require that the applicant’s combined gross income is at least three (3) times the monthly rent amount. Income verification is based on total combined income. Please complete the application even if you don’t have income.
Credit and Eviction Check Authorization:
Submitting this application and paying the application fee authorizes Golden State Property Management to run your credit. Be advised that Golden State Property Management performs eviction searches for all applications submitted.
California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA) Disclosure:
As part of the rental application process, we are required under the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA) to inform you that we will be conducting credit and eviction report screenings. You have the right to request a copy of any screening reports prepared. If you wish to receive a copy, please notify us using the provided yes/no option. We are committed to protecting your rights during this process.
Application Processing Timeframe:
Golden State Property Management reserves the right to cancel or deny any applicant whose application cannot be fully processed within 3 business days from the date we begin processing the application, if we are unable to verify the information provided. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all necessary documentation in a timely manner to facilitate the application process.
Offer to Rent Withdrawal Policy:
We reserve the right to withdraw our offer to rent if the applicant does not sign all required documents and pay all necessary fees and/or deposits within 24 hours of documents being sent to the applicant. The offer to rent can be made in person, by phone, or by email.
Government Rent Subsidy Applicants:
If you are a recipient of a government rent subsidy (such as Section 8 or Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing), you may provide lawful, verifiable alternative evidence of your reasonable ability to pay your portion of the rent instead of undergoing a credit check. Please notify us when submitting your application if you wish to select this option. You will be required to provide supporting documentation such as government benefit payments, wage records, bank statements, or tax returns. This evidence will be reasonably considered in determining your application approval.
Income & Credit Requirements:
- Minimum credit score of 650 per adult applicant
- Gross combined income of at least 2.5x the monthly rent
- Positive reference from a previous landlord
- No eviction record within the past 7 years
- Minimum credit score of 710 per adult applicant
- Gross combined income of at least 3x the monthly rent
- Positive reference from a previous landlord
- No eviction record within the past 7 years
Credit & Background Check:
- A thorough credit report and eviction history check will be performed for each applicant over 18.
- Applicants have the right to request a copy of their credit and eviction reports.
- If you receive a government rent subsidy, you may provide lawful, verifiable alternative evidence of your reasonable ability to pay your portion of the rent instead of undergoing a credit check. Notify us when submitting your application if you wish to select this option.
- Supporting documentation such as government benefit payments, wage records, bank statements, or tax returns may be required.
- This evidence will be reasonably considered in determining application approval.
No Source of Income Discrimination:
- In compliance with California law, GSPM does not discriminate based on an applicant’s source of income. All legal income sources, including subsidies such as Section 8 and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), are accepted.
Positive Rent Reporting
Build your credit
with every month of on time rent payment.
We are proud to provide all our valued residents with the option to participate in an award-winning rent reporting program with Piñata!
This optional, positive-only rent reporting program will report only on-time payments to the credit bureaus to build your credit history.
How it works
- You have the option to have monthly positive (on-time) rent payments reported to Equifax, Experian and TransUnion
- Positive rent payment reporting will build your credit history and may positively impact your score. Program cost is $2 per month per opted-in resident (up to $10/unit)
- Our support team at support@pinata.ai can show you how to track your months reported, access your credit score, dispute inaccuracies, and more
What you need to know
- This program is OPTIONAL and does not impact your tenancy or lease terms
- You can OPT IN or OPT OUT without penalty at any time via the online form available at https://team-pinata.typeform.com/goldenstate You may also email support@pinata.ai or request the link from your property manager.