Frequently Asked Questions About Living At Dolphin Square Apartments

Have questions about living at Dolphin Square Apartments? We’ve got the answers! Check out some frequently asked questions and answers below. If you do not see your question or would like additional information, please contact us; we are happy to help you discover your perfect apartment home in Wauwatosa!

Yes! Dolphin Square Apartments offers virtual tours, check out all of our virtual tours here!

Please bring your state-issued ID when you come to tour an apartment home at Dolphin Square.

You can provide proof of income with either one month of paystubs or an employment offer letter.

Your income must be three (3) times the rent amount and your credit score must be at lease 650.

It depends on the circumstances, however, not passing the back-ground check is an automatic no. We do accept co-signers.

The lease term is 12 months.

No, all leases are in one year terms. 

The shortest lease term considered is 9 months, dependent on the time of year and there would be an additional short term lease fee included.

No, all residents are responsible for furnishing their own apartments.

No.

Yes, all residents of Dolphin Square are required to have renters insurance with a minimum personal liability amount of $300,000.

The security deposit is equivalent to one-month's rent.

Yes, future residents may apply online.

Water, sewer, trash pick-up, heat and cooking gas. One assigned garage space is also included.

You will need to contact the property manager unless it is an emergency. For after-hours emergency maintenance requests, there is a phone number you may call.

Rent is due on the first day of every month. 

You are liable for a late fee on or after the second day of the month.

Yes, you may pay your rent through electronic payments through your bank.

Yes, you are able to pay your rent after the normal office hours.

Dolphin Square has 64 apartment homes in our community. 

Yes! We offer on-site recycling.

Yes, additional storage space is available.

Yes, the maximum stay for guests is 14 consecutive days. 

You only need to notify us if your child/children are over the age of 18 or will be turning 18 during their stay.

There are strict rules on how and where it can be installed and you must have an additional insurance policy with $100,000 in insurance coverage.

Yes, there is one assigned parking space included with each bedroom. 

Yes, our parking garage is climate controlled.

Yes, at Dolphin Square you will have easy access to public transportation.

It can be busy at times as we are located across the street from the Milwaukee County Zoo.

You are able to park your motorcycle in your assigned garage space. 

No, we will not accept deliveries for our residents.

Yes, management is on-site for 4-5 hours daily. 

Yes, cats are allowed. No dogs are allowed. All other pets must be approved by management.

You may have one pet.

There is a $300 non-refundable pet fee as well as a charge of $35 per month.  

Your rent will not be raised for the duration of your 12-month lease.

Your security deposit will be mailed to you within 21 days of move-out, minus any costs for damages. 

Subletting apartments at Dolphin Square is not allowed.

Management may only enter your apartment after a 24-hour notice for entry is given, or in the case of an emergency.

There will be a $50 late fee added to your resident ledger on the second (2nd) day of the month. 

No, lease breaks are not allowed. 

Rental Criteria

INCOME
One Adult – Gross income must meet or exceed 3 times the apartment rental rate.
Roommates – The combined gross income must meet or exceed 3 times the apartment rental rate. If you are self-employed or retired, you must provide your most recent tax filing or consecutive bank statements from the past six (6) months to verify your income.

CREDIT HISTORY
Your credit score must meet or exceed six hundred fifty (650). You will automatically be denied rental if any monies are owed to a previous landlord or management company. If you owned a home and it has been foreclosed upon, you will be denied rental. If you have been sued in an attempt to obtain a monetary judgment against you within the last five (5) years you will be denied rental. If you have a monetary judgment against you that is older than five (5) years you must have legally satisfied that judgment or you will be denied rental.

PREVIOUS HOUSING
A verifiable history of apartment rental or mortgage payments. If there is no verifiable housing and you are a first-time renter, a Guarantor will be required, along with a security deposit of one (1) month’s rent.
Any previous eviction judgment is an automatic basis for rejection of an application. Any negative reference
from a prior landlord will cause you to be denied rental.

OCCUPANCY STANDARDS
Maximum limits are as follows:

  • Studio: 2 individuals maximum
  • 1 Bedroom: 2 individuals maximum
  • 2 Bedroom: Not to exceed 4 individuals with no more than 3 unrelated adults
  • 3 Bedroom: Not to exceed 6 individuals with no more than 3 unrelated adults
    • Children under the age of 2 are not included in the calculation

GUARANTOR(S)
Should an applicant not qualify in terms of credit history, the applicant, at the discretion of the landlord, may have the lease guaranteed by another party. Guarantor(s) must meet or exceed the rental criteria as stated above.
Each Guarantor must provide sufficient income verification equal to three (3) times the amount of the rent to guarantee the apartment rental.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
If applicant has been convicted of illegally manufacturing or distributing a controlled substance as defined in sec. 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802) their application will be denied.
If applicant is subject to a state lifetime sex offender registration program their application will be denied.

If applicant has not been otherwise disqualified based on the above factors, and the applicant has been convicted of a felony or released from custody or supervision for a felony conviction, whichever occurred later, within the last five (5) years, or a misdemeanor within the last two (2) years, and the crime shows a demonstrable risk to tenant safety and/or property, their application may be denied after consideration of the nature and severity of the crime, the applicant’s age at the time of the conduct, and the amount of time that has passed since the criminal conduct occurred. Other factors may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicant shall provide any mitigating information or documentation that he or she would like to be considered regarding any criminal convictions.

*If management is unable to verify any information on your rental application, including but not limited to your prior rental history and employment, you will be denied rental. If you misrepresent your application information, you will be denied rental.