Residential Rental Criteria
Rental Criteria & Application Requirements
We are committed to fair and equal housing opportunities. Below are our comprehensive qualification criteria for all prospective tenants.
Proof of Identity
- A valid government-issued photo ID with date of birth is required (e.g., Driver’s License, State ID, Passport).
- All individuals 18 years and older must submit a separate application.
Income History
- Must provide 12 months of verifiable income history.
- Monthly income must equal at least 2x the monthly rent.
- All legal sources of income are accepted, including:
- Housing subsidies
- Child or spousal support
- Social Security/Disability (SSI/SSID)
- Retirement income
- Wages, commissions, bonuses
- Self-employment income
- Verifiable cash assets
- Subsidized applicants:
- Must earn at least 2x their portion of the rent, OR
- The voucher must cover at least ⅔ of the rent.
- A double deposit will be required if 12 months of employment history cannot be verified.
Credit History
A full credit report will be reviewed to assess:
- Payment history
- Eviction records
- Bankruptcy filings
- Accuracy of submitted information
- No delinquent debts exceeding $5,000 (excluding medical or educational).
- Subsidized applicants: Adverse credit history will not be considered.
Rental History
- 2 years of verifiable rental history required.
- Previous landlords will be contacted for a Landlord Reference.
- No outstanding rent debt unless a formal payment plan is in place.
- A double deposit will be required if 2 years of history cannot be verified.
- No non-monetary evictions or bankruptcy within the past 7 years, unless a payment plan is active.
Criminal History
We do not accept applicants with:
- Any felony conviction within the past 5 years
- Felony convictions for possession of weapons, regardless of date
We do not consider:
- Arrest records of any kind
- Convictions older than 5 years, unless related to the following:
Per Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-904, exceptions include:
- Distribution, manufacture, or sale of methamphetamine or amphetamine
- Possession of materials to make meth/amphetamines
- Sex offender registry cases
- Convictions under:
- Part 1 (Homicide and Related Offenses)
(e.g., First/Second Degree Murder, Manslaughter, Vehicular Homicide)
- Part 2 (Stalking)
- Part 3 (Kidnapping)
- Part 4 (Unlawful Sexual Behavior)
- Part 5 (Human Trafficking and Slavery)
Note: Parole or recent parole status will not result in denial unless tied to the above-listed offenses.
Co-Signer / Guarantor
- Co-signers may be accepted only to support income or credit qualifications.
- Co-signers will not be accepted for:
- Criminal background concerns
- Delinquent debt
Security Deposit
- A full security deposit is required before move-in.
- Exceptions may only be made if enrolled in Obligo with a verified payment plan for the second deposit.
Move-In Costs
- Move-in on the 1st: Full rent + deposit due at move-in.
- Move-in after the 1st: Prorated rent + full deposit due at move-in.
Application Denial
If an application is denied, a written explanation will be sent via email from management.
Definition of Subsidized
“Housing subsidy” means any portion of a rental payment that is derived from a public or private assistance, grant, or loan program and that is paid by the program directly, indirectly, or on behalf of a tenant to a landlord for at least one monthly rent payment.