Residential Rental FAQs - Viewing, Applications, Fees, and Pet/Service Animal Rules

Sep 19, 2026

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Residential Rental FAQs explains what D & G Equity Management offers for rent in Western Sonoma County and how prospective tenants can find current listings, schedule interior viewings, and complete the required application review process within the stated timeline. It details application requirements, where to obtain residential and commercial applications, and the non-refundable application fees and payment methods. The FAQs also cover pet rules, prohibited dog breeds, and possible additional security deposits, plus guidance on service animals, emotional support animals, and reasonable accommodation requests under federal and California fair housing laws.

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Residential Rental FAQs

Available Rentals and Listings

Viewing and Application Review

Rental Applications: Where to Get Them

Application Fees for Residential and Commercial

Pet Requirements and Security Deposits

Service Animals and Assistance Animals

Emotional Support Animals and Reasonable Accommodation Requests

Residential Rental FAQs What do you have available for rent? D & G Equity Management manages commercial and residential rentals in Western Sonoma County, primarily along the West County including Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park and Windsor. You can find a current list of all of our available residential rentals HERE (and printed copies are also available outside of the front door of our office located at 14080 Mill Street in Guerneville.) We update our listings daily; check the website for the most frequent updates. Viewing our rentals: Each applicant is required to fill out a completed application. Anyone 18 years or older who will be residing at the premises must submit an application for review at no cost prior to setting appointments to view the interior. Please allow up to three business days for the review process. Ifa property is vacant: Once the application review process is completed and an appointment has been scheduled, unless otherwise instructed, we will have the keys ready for pick up here at our office. Properties are shown between 9:30 am and before 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Bring your current valid government-issued photo I.D., proof ofCOVID-19 vaccine or recent 72-hour COVID-19 negative test, mask, and credit card for us to hold while you check out the keys. You have one hour to view the interior of the property and return the keys. Times may vary due to location of rental property. Occupied Properties: We only show properties when they become vacant due to COVID-19 . I found a home I’d like to view, what do I need to do now? The first step is to complete a Rental Application form for review free of charge. A separate application is required for each person 18 years and older who will be residing at the property – regardless of whether they will be paying rent and this includes married couples. Where can I get a Residential Rental Application form? Rental application forms are available here in our office or here: Apply Now. Upon request, we can also email or fax an application form. A separate application is required for each applicant, 18 years or older; this includes married couples. What is the application fee for applying for residential properties? A non-refundable $45.00 application fee is charged for each applicant 18 years or older. The fee may be paid by money order, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Discover, Visa, or credit card only. No cash or personal checks are accepted. Application fees are subject to change. I want a Commercial Application, where can I get one? Commercial rental application forms are available here in our office or online: Apply Now. Upon request, we can also email or fax an application form. A separate application is required for each applicant 18 years or older; this includes married couples. What is the application fee for applying for Commercial properties? A non-refundable $60.00 application fee is charged for each applicant 18 years or older. The fee may be paid by money order, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Discover, Visa, or credit card only. No cash or personal checks are accepted. Application fees are subject to change. What are the pet requirements for the rentals? We love pets! Our listings will indicate if there is a pet considered and size if applicable. Generally as a rule, the individual owner of the premises makes the decision if a pet is permissible and what size. Certain breeds of dogs that are not allowed and they are: American Pitbull’s, Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherds, Staffordshire Bull terriers, Siberian Husky, hybrid wolves and this includes dogs that are mixed with the mentioned breeds. Is there an additional security deposit for the pet? The additional security deposit depends on the strength of the application. Generally, we raise the security deposit $500.00 to up two times the market rent amount. For Short Term fully furnished homes, if pet is permissible, the security deposit can be up to three months’ rent.

FAQs

How do I view a rental property and what is the application review timeline?

Each applicant must complete a rental application for review at no cost before scheduling an appointment to view the interior. Allow up to three business days for the review process, and viewings are typically scheduled during specified weekday hours after an appointment is confirmed.

Where can I get a Residential Rental Application form, and is a separate application needed per person?

Residential rental application forms are available in the office or via the online “Apply Now” link. A separate application is required for each applicant aged 18 or older, including married couples.

What are the pet rules, including prohibited breeds and potential additional security deposits?

Listings indicate whether pets are considered and any size limits. The owner decides permissibility, and certain breeds are not allowed (including American Pitbull’s, Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherds, Staffordshire Bull terriers, Siberian Husky, and hybrid wolves, including mixes). An additional security deposit may apply depending on the application strength, and for short-term furnished homes it can be up to three months’ rent if pets are permissible.

Sep 19, 2026

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