Transparent Policies
Published Policies
Our published policies and procedures for rental property management. Our standards are published in advance and applied to every Applicant the same way, in compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act and the Alabama Fair Housing Law. We do not change a published standard to place a Tenant, at the request of an Applicant or of a property Owner. The only individualized exceptions are reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
Dean & Associates Inc maintains a published set of policies that govern how we list rental properties, screen Applicants, place Tenants, and manage rentals on behalf of Property Owners. These policies exist so Property Owners and prospective Tenants can review our standards in advance and so all parties are treated consistently.
If you need to request a written exception to any of these policies, please use our Policy Exception Request Form.
Minimum Requirements
The published minimum criteria every Rental Applicant must meet before approval. Published in advance and applied to every Applicant the same way.
Property Damage Insurance
Tenant property damage insurance requirements for rental homes managed by Dean & Associates Inc.
EPA RRP Rule
Compliance with the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule for rental homes built before 1978.
Accommodation Requests for Lease Applications
Process for Rental Customers who require a reasonable accommodation to fill out a lease application under fair housing rules.
Request an Accommodation
Submit a reasonable accommodation request to view one of our homes or complete a lease application if you have a disability.
Listing Standards
Listing standards for rental properties managed and marketed by Dean & Associates Inc.
Pet Policy
Pet policy for homes listed for rent by Dean & Associates Inc.
RECAD Policy
Real Estate Consumer’s Agency Disclosure (RECAD) policy for Alabama real estate transactions.
School District Information
Information about Shelby County school district zones and how rental customers should verify school assignments.
Agent Showing Policy
How we show our available rental homes: secure self-guided touring through Rently, seven days a week.
Property Condition Listing Requirements
Property condition standards a rental home must meet before being listed for lease.
Policy Exception Request Form
Submit a written request for a published-policy exception. All exception requests must be submitted in writing.