Answers to your questions from the McGuire and
Urban Bay Properties Rental Department
For Landlords:
How have the McGuire and Urban Bay Leasing Divisions merged?
We are pleased to announce the expansion of the McGuire Leasing Division, servicing San Francisco, the North Bay, East Bay and Peninsula. As a result of a merger with Urban Bay Properties, McGuire's leasing team has tripled in size, allowing us to better meet your leasing needs and reach out to a larger audience. The following are just some of the benefits that you as landlord will receive as a result of this growth:
- More time and attention allocated to every client
- Greater exposure to your target market, which means a quicker turnover of inventory
- A lower vacancy rate and higher return on your rental
- Stronger online presence, with improved and expanded marketing
- A department of six that has over 20 years of combined experience
For Applicants:
Is there a fee?
Yes. A $30 credit report fee ($40 for 2 applicants and $60 for 3) will be
charged to all applicants. Applications will be processed once the fee
has been received. The fee is payable by cash or check made out to McGuire Urban Bay Inc.
Can I pull my own credit report?
Typically, we must use our own. Not only do we need the
most current copy, our report will include any past eviction reports.
The only exceptions are a sealed report from MetroRent (no more than
two weeks old) or a similar such report from Renttech. Otherwise, we
will gladly accept a copy of the report for your file, but we must pull
our own.
What are the income requirements?
Combined income must be at least equal to 3 times the
monthly rent gross.
How long does the application process take?
Typically, 2-4 days. If it is difficult to verify your information, the
process will be delayed.
Once the landlord has approved my application, what happens next?
We will arrange a time to review and sign all of the necessary documents.
At lease signing the deposit and first month's rent shall be due in the
form of a certified/cashier's check or wire transfer only.
What’s included in the rent?
Typically, water, garbage, all kitchen appliances, washer/dryer and
1-car parking.
How much is the deposit?
Typically, the deposit is 1.5 times the monthly rent.
Are pets accepted?
Each property's detail page should say whether pets are accepted. If you have a pet, please provide us with a Pet Résumé: a description
or bio of your pet. In addition to the security deposit, an additional
$500 pet deposit will be required.
What
if I am self-employed or it is difficult to verify my salary?
If this is the case, please provide copies of either your paycheck stubs,
front page of your tax return, invoices, bank statements or any equivalent
thereof. This is not required information, but it will help us provide
the most accurate profile possible to the prospective landlord.
What does “live/work” mean?
"Live/work" refers to the property's zoning according to the
city and the listing should be noted as such. If the property is in SOMA, this means that occupants are permitted to engage in commercial activity within the unit as long as such activity is permitted in that district, i.e. you can (and must) work and live in the same space. If the property is outside of SOMA and zoned
live/work, the Notice of Special Restrictions, issued by the
City outlining the zoning rules and regulations, states that you must
have an arts-related business license in order to occupy a unit. If
2 people occupy one loft, only one person needs to possess the license.
What does "Application Pending" mean?
"Application Pending" means that a property is currently off the market and unavailable for lease, but there is a chance that it might become available again. The property is unavailable for viewing while its status is Application Pending. If it does come back on the market, its status will be updated on our website, and you are welcome to schedule a showing or submit an application at that time.
I want to view a property; who should I contact?
Each property has an agent responsible for it; the appropriate agent's name and contact information for a property can be found on its detail page. You can also view our open house schedules on the main San Francisco and East Bay rentals pages.
To view multiple properties, you can either contact each agent individually or contact our rentals department at rentals@mcguire.com or 415.910.2769 with a list of the properties you'd like to see.
Do you have any listings other than the ones on the website?
No. All of our current listings are posted on our website, which is updated several times a day with new listings, price reductions, and property status updates.
What about upcoming listings?
We don't have a list of upcoming properties because we post them to the website as soon as they are confirmed, usually within 24 hours. So check the website often and don't forget to refresh your browser!
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