Question 1

How do I apply?

Accepted Answer

The best way to apply is online at www.ftcrent.com. Please do not apply for more than one unit – just apply once and we can transfer your application at no charge if you decide on a different unit!

Question 2

How long is my Application good for?

Accepted Answer

Your application is good for 6 months from the time you apply, however if you decide to withdraw your application after 50 days, we are unable to refund your application fee. Once we start to process your application, the fee is non-refundable. Your application can be transferred to any of our available properties at no additional cost.

Question 3

Is the Application Fee Refundable? What Does the Fee Cover?

Accepted Answer

The application fee is a NON-REFUNDABLE $55 fee, and all persons 18 years of age and older must apply separately and pay this fee. All applicants must submit completed apps before we will begin processing as we will run them together. All subject to Colorado House Bill 1099.

This fee is charged in order to cover in whole or part all facets of the application process, including but not limited to:
- Associate time spent reviewing initial documents and any subsequent follow-up ($13)
- Associate time spent contacting references, and any subsequent follow-up ($12)
- Associate time spent running credit, criminal and rental screenings ($16.30)
- Associate time spent assessing the overall application(s) and qualifications ($6)
- Manager time spent reviewing, assessing and approving/denying the application(s) ($7.70)

Question 4

Do you accept Portable Tenant Screening Reports?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Portable Tenant Screening Reports (PTSR): 1) Applicant has the right to provide Evergreen Property Management, Inc. with a PTSR that is not more than 30 days old, as defined in § 38-12-902(2.5), Colorado Revised Statutes; and 2) if Applicant provides Evergreen Property Management, Inc. with a PTSR, Evergreen Property Management, Inc. is prohibited from: a) charging Applicant a rental application fee; or b) charging Applicant a fee for Evergreen Property Management, Inc. to access or use the PTSR.

If Applicant provides Evergreen Property Management, Inc. with a PTSR: a) the PTSR must be available to Evergreen Property Management, Inc. by a consumer reporting agency/third-party website that regularly engages in the business of providing consumer reports; b) the PTSR must comply with all state and federal laws pertaining to use and disclosure of information contained in a consumer report by a consumer reporting agency; and c) Applicant certifies that there has not been a material change in the information in the PTSR, including the Applicant’s name, address, bankruptcy status, criminal history, or eviction history, since the PTSR was generated.

Question 5

Is renters insurance required for tenants?

Accepted Answer

All tenants are required to purchase renters insurance.  Tenant agrees to purchase $100,000 in general liability insurance and at least $20,000 personal property coverage to cover any loss, damage, or injury and agrees to bear any risk for loss, damage, or injury not covered by their insurance.

Must have EPM, Inc listed as a third party.

Question 6

What do you need to process my application?

Accepted Answer

A completed application form with your relevant applicant information, current employment and rental references.

A copy of a government issued photo ID (a driver’s license works well).

Proof of your income, this can be the pay stubs from the previous 30 consecutive days, the most recent copy of your W-2/Tax Returns (if self-employed), Offer Letter or Employment letter from your current or future employer, or proof of financial aid if you are a student. Total combined income must be 2x the monthly rent. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT BANK STATEMENTS.

A non-refundable (https://www.ftcrent.com/application-requirements)$55 application fee.

Question 7

What is Evergreen’s screening process?

Accepted Answer

Credit/Criminal Background check.

Income/employment verification.

Rental references.

Question 8

What is the Smoking Policy?

Accepted Answer

Evergreen does not allow smoking within any of its residences (including but not limited to, cigarettes and marijuana). Residents are required to be a minimum of 25 feet from any door or window, or entry when smoking.

Question 9

Would I be allowed to smoke or grow marijuana in my residence?

Accepted Answer

Although Colorado law has changed, Evergreen Property Management, Inc. follows federal guidelines and marijuana as a substance, or growing marijuana, is not allowed in any of its properties.

Question 10

How do I schedule a showing for a property I’m interested in?

Accepted Answer

Please call our office at 970-226-5600 to schedule a showing.

Question 11

Can you hold a unit for a future move-in date?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we are unable to hold units beyond the available move-in dates.

Question 12

What is required to move-in?

Accepted Answer

We require all move-in charges to be paid in certified funds (cashiers check/money order/credit or debit card). We also require proof of renters insurance with minimum coverage amounts of $100,000 in General Liability and $20,000 in personal property coverage. Evergreen is required to be listed as an interested third party on all renters insurance policies.

Move-in charges include but are not limited to:
- Deposit equal to one months rent
- One full month of rent and utilities, regardless of move-in
- Any additional deposit for pets
- One-time $50 tenant set up fee

Question 13

How much is the deposit?

Accepted Answer

EPM, Inc. deposits are typically equal to one month’s rent, all deposits are due within 48 hours of a signed lease.

Question 14

What forms of payment do you take for the deposit?

Accepted Answer

Deposits and first month's rent must be in certified funds

Rent can be paid on your resident portal, Credit/Debit cards, or certified funds.

NO CASH