Sierra Vista Rental Listings

We can quickly help you find the perfect Sierra Vista rental home, townhome, or condo to call home. Finding a rental home can be stressful, expensive, and can take a lot of time out of your week. We specialize in "Rental Virtual Tours" that give you a walking tour of the home that saves you time, gas, and frustration driving around looking at homes that will not fit your needs. Click the link below and take a look at our rentals and check out the virtual tours and find the perfect home today!! 

* Click the rent list link below to view our available rentals. 

Thank you for considering Sierra Vista Realty as your housing provider. We are dedicated to serving our clients and our community and feel an obligation to ensure that the properties we manage are rented and  maintained in a careful, consistent and professional manner. We hope  that one of our properties will become your next home. We invite you to  view any of the homes on our availability list by appointment and by  viewing the property pictures/virtual tours on our Rent List:  www.SierraRent.com to determine if they fit your standards.
 

Rental Application: Interested in applying for one of our rentals? You may apply for a home  “ONLINE” on our website by clicking on the “Apply Now” button on the  property you like. You may also apply in our office using our Rental  Kiosk or by paper application available in our office. Along with the  application you must also provide a Copy of Driver's license or State ID  and must supply copies of your most recent pay check stubs. Please note  that applications will not be processed without the paid application  fee and if you do not provide all of the supporting documentation may  result in a delay in processing your application or the denial of your  application.
 

Rental Application Policy: A  Sierra Vista Realty online “Rental Application” is required from EACH  person over 18 years of age who will be residing in the property. Sierra  Vista Realty “Rental Application” must be completed in its entirety, be  signed by the Applicant (s), and be submitted with a $60 application  fee; paid online via a credit or debit card or in person with certified  funds; money order or cashier’s check made payable to Sierra Vista  Realty. Sierra Vista Realty will not process incomplete application(s),  nor will the Applicant be considered for the available property and the  property will remain on the market.
 

Application Fees: Sierra  Vista Realty requires a payment of $60.00 per Applicant over the age of  18, which is to be used to screen Applicant’s with respect to credit  history and other background information and to off-set a the  costs associated with the processing of the Applicant’s application. If  an actual credit report has been processed for the Applicant, the  credit check(s) fee will not be refunded for any reason. If an actual  credit report has not been processed for the Applicant, the credit check  fee will be refunded within ten (10) business days from the date of  deposit into the Sierra Vista Realty account. Please note that  applications will not be processed without the application fee paid.
 

Pet Policy: Policies  on pets vary according to the property. Most properties will allow up  to two (2) pets less than 35 pounds and older than 18 months old.  However, none of the properties permit cats and the following breeds of  dogs that may prevent a homeowner from securing homeowner's insurance:  Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd,  American Pit Bull, Rottweiler, or Siberian Husky (Exceptions: Assistive  Animals Only). Pet deposits are strictly enforced. If a pet is approved  there is a $250 dollar pet deposit that will be required to be paid  before move-in or before pet is acquired. Animals are only allowed with  prior approval of the property owner and Sierra Vista Realty. Upon  move-out, the property must be professionally treated for odor. As a pet  owner, you must accept full responsibility for your pet. The ability to  have a pet is considered a privilege and not a right. Pets must be approved through PetScreening.com. 

Qualification Standards: Sierra  Vista Realty reviews four (4) areas of the completed Application  Package during the qualification process – Credit History, Criminal  History, Rental/Ownership History and Income Level. To qualify for the  available property with Sierra Vista Realty, Applicant must have a  minimum of: Two (2) years established credit history in good standing,  Two (2) years verifiable references from present and previous landlord  and Gross income of approximately (3) three times the monthly rent  amount. Married couples and related residents over 18 may combine  income. All non-related persons must each meet the income requirement  individually. We must be able to verify employment history. If you are  self-employed, we will need tax returns for the last 2 years or  verification of income through bank statements. Proof of employment may  be established by providing the last two (2) consecutive pay stubs. If  you are combining incomes to qualify, please provide a source of income  for each Applicant. Proof of income may be established by providing a  copy of the offer letter of employment from the Applicant’s new company  or by providing bank statements with balances equivalent or greater than  the gross income requirement listed above.
 

CURES: If  the Applicant does not meet the above qualifications standards, in some  cases, the following cures may be used at the sole discretion of  Homeowner only.
 

Guarantors/Co-signers, in some cases, may be used to cure lack of credit, insufficient gross monthly income (within $1,000.00) of required  amount), little or no rental history, or lack of stable income for six  (6) months or longer. A Guarantors/Co-signers will not work for bad credit or accounts in collection. A Higher Security Deposit no more that 1+1/2 times  the rental amount, in some cases, may be used to cure lack of credit,  insufficient gross monthly income (within $1,000.00 of required amount),  little or no rental history, or lack of stable income for six (6)  months or longer.
 

If the Applicant knows they have something derogatory in their  application package, please be prepared to be denied. Applicant(s) should not submit an application  unless they are certain they want the property.
 

Credit History: Please be advised that Sierra Vista Realty will obtain, on behalf of  the owner, a credit and criminal report for EACH Applicant over 18 years  of age who will be residing in the property. By signing the “Rental  Application” online (digitally) or on the paper the Applicant authorizes  Sierra Vista Realty and/or agent(s) to obtain credit, criminal,  eviction and sex offender report(s), to contact Applicant’s present and  previous employer(s), bank(s), personal reference(s) and Applicant’s  presents and previous landlord(s). Sierra Vista Realty uses an outside  agency/vendor for the processing of all application packages. Generally,  during normal business hours, the credit report is obtained within  24-48 hours after processing has begun. The lengthiest part of the  application process is reference verification, so, if Applicant knows  that one or more of their references may be difficult to contact, please  let Sierra Vista Realty know in advance or perhaps provide alternate  contacts telephone numbers. Additionally, if there is anything negative  on the Applicant’s credit history or if Applicant’s employer, present,  and or/previous landlord(s) would not recommend the Applicant as a  resident, then, please provide a detailed explanation with the completed  application package. We do not rent to anyone as leaseholders with open  collections accounts, liens, judgments or open bankruptcies.
 

Bankruptcy, Evictions and Judgments: Bankruptcy-  may be cured with a guarantor or higher security deposit if the  bankruptcy has been discharged or has occurred at least three (3) years  ago and all current obligations have been paid in a timely manner.  Eviction – Applicant may not qualify for a property with Sierra Vista  Realty if they have ever been evicted; Evictions will be reviewed on a  case-by-case basis and will only qualify with owner’s written consent.  Judgments – If Applicant has any judgment(s), Applicant will be required  to pay the judgment amount in full, provide proof of payment and may be  required to provide a guarantor and/or higher security deposit amount.
 

Guarantor Qualifications Policy: To qualify as a Guarantor for an Applicant with Sierra Vista Realty,  Guarantor must have five (5) years of excellent to good credit history.  Guarantor will not qualify as a Guarantor with a negative credit  history. Additionally, Guarantor must have at least five times (5X’s)  the monthly rental rate in verifiable gross income. All income must be  verifiable and must have been stable for at least six (6) months or  longer.
 

Criminal History: All occupants over 18 will be checked. No one convicted of a violent or property crime, or any recent felony, will be approved.
 

Processing your Application: Applications  are processed in the order in which they are received. Processing is  typically completed within 1 to 2 business days. Being a representative  of the owner, and working in their best interest, we will choose the  best application if more than one has applied.
 

Acceptance of Application/Verbal Approval/Lease Signing: After  your application has been approved; earnest money will be required to  take the property off the market. The house will remain on the market  until earnest money is received. Earnest money must be paid by money  order or cashier’s check. No cash or personal checks are accepted. Once  the earnest money is received, any other applications on the same  property will be held in a back-up status. You will then be contacted to  schedule an appointment to sign your lease agreement.
 

If Sierra Vista Realty approves Applicant, Applicant agrees to execute  Sierra Vista Realty Tenancy Agreement and all incorporated addenda for  the property prior to move-in date and agrees to pay the first (1st)  month’s rent (pro-rated if move-in date other than the 1st of the month)  and all required security and pet deposits.
 

Applicant agrees that ALL parties to the Tenancy Agreement be present  together at one specified time during Sierra Vista Realty, normal  business hours which are Monday through Friday from 9am to 5:00pm to  sign the Tenancy Agreement.
 

Earnest Money: Earnest  Money is good faith money (that gets applied toward your move-in costs)  that you will rent the property if we take it off the market. Earnest  money equal to fifty percent (50%) of the listed monthly rental rate is  required once the Applicant/Applicants have been approved. The house  will remain on the market until earnest money is received and will hold  the property for up to 7 days. The amount of earnest money may vary  from each property. However, the earnest money will never be less than  $500.00. This earnest money is non-refundable should the tenant not take  possession of the property on the date designated on the rental  agreement. Methods of payment for the Earnest Money must be paid in  certified funds; money order or cashier’s check made payable to Sierra  Vista Realty.
 

Denied/Declined Policy: Should the Applicant’s application be declined by any reason, the  Applicant will be notified in writing via mail to the current address  listed on the application or via email.
 

First Month’s Rent Policy: The  first (1st) month’s rent will be due and payable at the time the  tenancy agreement is signed and is a pro-rated rental amount based upon  the tenancy agreement start date. Payment for the first (1st) month’s  rent must be paid by certified funds (cashier’s check or money order  ONLY!), made payable to Sierra Vista Realty prior to move-in date.
 

Security Deposit Policy: Sierra  Vista Realty, standard security deposit is generally between to one  and one and a half month’s rental rate plus pet deposit if applicable, which will be due  upon move-in. All deposits must be paid in full upon move-in and by  certified funds (cashier’s check or money order ONLY!) , made payable to  Sierra Vista Realty. The security deposit is not to be used as last  month’s rent.
 

Equal Housing Opportunity Property: We  do Business in Accordance with the Fair Housing Act. (The Civil Rights  Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988). IT  SHALL BE ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF RACE,  COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL) DISABILITY, FAMILIAL STATUS  (HAVING ONE OR MORE CHILDREN), OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. In the sale or rental  of housing or residential lots, In advertising the sale or rental of  housing, In the financing of housing, In the appraisal of housing, In  the provision of real estate brokerage services, Blockbusting is illegal  Anyone who feels he or she has been discriminated against should send a  complain to: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant  Secretary of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Washington, D.C.  20410.
 

Notice: RENTAL  PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL INFORMATION  SHOULD BE VERIFIED WITH THE RENTAL AGENT. Broker and Agents represent  the property owner. City rental tax where applicable is payable in  addition to the rental price. Rental prices reflect contract terms of a  one year lease and approval of tenancy is based on approved credit.

How do I know what rental homes are available through Sierra Vista Realty? 

Rental homes available through Sierra Vista Realty may be seen on the Sierra Vista Realty website or Brad Snyder’s web site.  

How do I actually see a rental home managed by Sierra Vista Realty? 

Call us at (520) 458-4388 or stop by our office located at 301 N. Garden  Ave (just outside the main gate of Fort Huachuca) to make an  appointment to see the rental home or homes you are interested in.  

Can I rent a home before I get to town? 

Sierra Vista Realty highly recommends not renting properties “Sight  Unseen” however because of the high number or potential renters moving  here from out of the area who would like to move directly into a rental  home upon arrival we will work with tenants who choose to rent a home  sight unseen. We put as many pictures as possible along with a virtual  tour of our homes online to help give the best representation of the  property as possible.  

How do I submit an application for a rental home managed by Sierra Vista Realty? 

The application for tenancy is available on the "Homes For Rent" page  and click on the "Apply Now" button for the home you like. Normally,  once all information is received along with your application fee(s), the  application process is completed in a matter of 24-48 hours.  

What happens if two or more applications have been submitted for the rental property I am interested in? 

Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. In  the event that multiple applications are submitted simultaneously, the  applications submitted with all required information and the application  fee paid are processed first.  

How long can you hold a rental home? 

After your application has been approved, earnest money, (typically  equal to the property security deposit), will be required to take the  property off the market for up to 14 days after the posted availability  date, and then they will require that rent payments begin.  

What is earnest money? 

Earnest Money is good faith money (that gets applied toward your move-in  costs) that you will rent the property if we take it off the market.  Earnest money equal to fifty percent (50%) of the listed monthly rental  rate is required once the Applicant/Applicants have been approved. The  house will remain on the market until earnest money is received and will  hold the property for up to 14 days. The amount of earnest money may  vary from each property. However, the earnest money will never be less  than $500.00. This earnest money is non-refundable should the tenant not  take possession of the property on the date designated on the rental  agreement. Methods of payment for the Earnest Money must be paid in  certified funds; money order or cashier’s check made payable to Sierra  Vista Realty.  

If my application is approved, how soon may I move in? 

In most every case, our vacant homes are available for occupancy within  two days of an applicant being approved for tenancy. Though we make  every attempt to address maintenance and repair issues within five (5)  days of when the former tenant moves out, there is always the  possibility that something was missed. If that is the case and the issue  is discovered during the final inspection, we'd prefer to complete the  maintenance or repair prior to your taking possession of the home. Only  in exceptional cases would this require more than an extra day or two.  

Who pays for the utilities and public services? 

With rare exceptions, the tenant will be responsible for the payment of  all utilities and public services. Sierra Vista Realty requires proof  that such services have been placed in the name of the tenant prior to  the tenant taking possession of the rental home. In the event that a  service provider will not invoice anyone but the owner or the owner's  agent, Sierra Vista Realty will collect payment for these services from  the tenant, in advance.  

Are security deposits required? 

Yes, Sierra Vista Realty collects a security deposit typically in an  amount equal to one month's rent. Security deposits are considered to be  the property of the tenant until such time as the tenant surrenders the  property to Sierra Vista Realty.  

At no time during the term of the rental agreement may security deposits  or pet deposits be used by the tenant, the property owner, or Sierra  Vista Realty for the payment of rent, maintenance, repairs, or any  outstanding charges as may exist on the tenant's account.

 Our Policy

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the federal  Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference,  limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex,  handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make such  preference, limitation, or discrimination. 

It is the policy of Sierra Vista Realty to comply with Title VIII  of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, (commonly known as the  Fair Housing Act) by ensuring that all units are available to all  persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,  disability, familial status, and sex. Sierra Vista Realty understands  further that local ordinances may include other protected classes. This  policy means that among other things, our company, and all of our agents  and employees that have responsibility for renting, managing, or  administering any dwelling units must not discriminate in any aspect of  the rental of dwellings against qualified applicants or tenants because  of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, familial status,  sex, or additional protected classes as instituted on a state or local  level. Our agents and employees may not: 

1. Refuse to rent, or negotiate for the rental of,  or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because  of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, familial status,  sex or additional protected classes as instituted on a state or local  level;
2. Discriminate against any person in the terms,  conditions, or privileges of rental of a dwelling, or in the provision  of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race,  color, religion, national origin, disability, familial status, sex, or  additional protected classes as instituted on a state or local level;
3. Make, print, or publish, or cause to be made,  printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, wit h  respect to the rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference,  limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national  origin, disability, sex, or additional protected classes as instituted  on a state or local level; or
4. Represent to persons because of race, color,  religion, national origin, disability, familial status, sex, or  additional protected classes as instituted on a state or local level  that any dwelling is not available for inspection or rental when such  dwelling is in fact so available.

This Policy prohibits any form of harassment or discrimination  based on any of the protected classes identified above. Words or conduct  that are related to any protected category, and are offensive to a  recipient or reasonable person, based on a person’s’ protected status,  are prohibited and a violation of policy.

Applicants, residents, and employees are encouraged to report  any violation of this Policy to a supervisor or other officer or manager  of the Company for investigation and appropriate action. No retaliatory  action will be taken against any person who reasonably and in good  faith reports words or conduct which he or she believes may violate this  Policy. No retaliatory action will be taken against any individual who  in good faith assists or participates in any investigation, proceeding,  or hearing relating to a harassment or discrimination complaint.

Any action taken by an agent or employee that results in  unequal service, treatment, or behavior to applicants or tenants on the  basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or  additional protected classes as instituted on a state or local level may  constitute a violation of state and federal fair housing laws.

Any agent or employee who fails to comply with this Policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

When it comes to buying, selling or leasing a home or renting  property, several state and federal laws were enacted to ensure the  equal opportunity in housing for all people. The Civil Rights Act of  1866 prohibits all racial discrimination in the sale or rental of  property. Moreover, the Fair Housing Act declares a national policy of  fair housing throughout the United States, making illegal any  discrimination in the sale, lease or rental of housing, or making  housing otherwise unavailable, because of race, color, religion, sex,  handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Other laws also impact the purchase, sale or lease of a home or  renting an apartment. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act  prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in places of  public accommodations and commercial facilities. The Equal Credit  Opportunity Act makes discrimination unlawful with respect to any aspect  of a credit application on the basis of race, color, religion, national  origin, sex, marital status, age or because all or part of the  applicant’s income derives from any public assistance program.

In addition, state and local laws often provide broader  coverage and prohibit discrimination based on additional classes not  covered by federal law.

As a home seller or landlord you have a responsibility and a  requirement under the law not to discriminate in the sale, rental and  financing of property on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,  handicap, familial status, or national origin. You cannot instruct the  licensed broker or salesperson acting as your agent to convey for you  any limitations in the sale or rental because the real estate  professional is bound by law not to discriminate. Agents in a real  estate transaction also are prohibited by law from discriminating on the  basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or  national origin. They are prohibited from complying with a request from  the home seller or landlord to act in a discriminatory manner in the  sale, lease or rental. Moreover, a home seller or landlord cannot  establish discriminatory terms or conditions in the purchase or rental,  deny that housing is available, or advertise that the property is  available only to persons of a certain race, color, religion, sex,  handicap, familial status, or national original.

As someone seeking to purchase a home or rent an apartment, you  have the right to expect that housing will be available to you without  discrimination or other limitations based on race, color, religion, sex,  handicap, familial status, or national origin. This includes the right  to expect equal professional service, the opportunity to consider a  broad range of housing choices, no discriminatory limitations on  communities or locations of housing, no discrimination in the financing,  appraising, or insuring of housing, reasonable accommodations in rules,  practices and procedures for persons with disabilities, and to be free  from harassment or intimidation for exercising your fair housing rights.