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<\/span><\/p>\n The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is authorized by\u00a0Colorado statute (CRS 27-10.5) to administer services for persons with developmental disabilities. These services are administered through organizations called Community Centered Boards.<\/span><\/p>\n Community Centered Boards, or\u00a0CCBs, are nonprofit organizations that\u00a0manage resources at the local level. CCBs are the single entry-point into the system and determine eligibility for community-based services and provide case management services for people with developmental disabilities. The\u00a0CCBs\u00a0may either provide\u00a0services directly or purchase services. Providing these services at the local level better ensures the community is appropriately served and any local funding is used to manage localized services.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The “Services” they are referring to are\u00a0Supported Living Services, which are also called SLS for short. These services cover the basic day to day needs that you may have in addition to the long-term yearly needs that you may have. <\/span><\/p>\n A few examples of these services are\u00a0transportation needs,\u00a0health care needs, assisted living needs,\u00a0educational or job training needs, and so on. These services also allow you to live as independently as possible, which is the goal of the entire system.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A CCB will assess all your needs (as described above) and determine how much state funding (money) necessary to provide you all the necessary services that you will need. Then the CCB gets that money from the state through the Colorado Department of Human Services. <\/span><\/p>\n Keep in mind, these are services you need<\/em> for living. What you think your need is may differ from what the State says your need is. You<\/em> may think you need your cell phone or your TV. The State does not include cell phones, TV and other things like that in your list of needs. Those are expenses you will have to cover on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/personalaffordableliving.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/athletic-couple.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”40px||40px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”money” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color=”rgba(51,51,51,0.76)” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#73A657″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Once they get the funding (money) from the state, the CCB can do 1 of 2 things with it:<\/span><\/p>\n You do not personally get the money in your hand. The agency that is providing your services uses the money to pay for those services.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#F0EFE6″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” bottom_divider_style=”curve2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”how is this different” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your Social Security Income (SSI) that you receive each month comes from the Federal Government to assist you with your financial needs. This money is given directly to you.<\/span><\/p>\n The funding from the State of Colorado is to pay for the\u00a0services\u00a0that you would need in order to live as independently\u00a0and healthy as possible, and for you to be able to have the best quality of life that you can. This money is not given to you. This money is given to the CCB and is then passed on to your support agency.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You might get funding to pay your rent in several different ways:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n All PAL participants are strongly encouraged to have a job. By having a job, you will know that you are participating in and contributing to your community, earning your own way, able to pay your own bills, and truly\u00a0living as independently as possible.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your SSI payments might be enough to pay your rent, but what about all your bills and grocery costs? A job helps you pay for the extras that you might like to have, like the internet and cell phones.<\/span><\/p>\n From time to time, life happens, and extenuating circumstances may prevent you from paying your rent – like losing your job or becoming seriously ill. When this happens, family members might help you with your rent and needs until you can get back on your feet.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n All PAL participants are required to have at LEAST 1 hour per week of Supported Living Services (SLS). This is where the support agency comes in. Based upon your need, the agency will assign to you a\u00a0Supported Living Consultant\u00a0who will come to you, usually at your apartment, to help you with the things that you need help with. This is the “Service” that is being paid for by the State.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You might need help with any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F0EFE6″ custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||50px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”get started – how PAL works” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”get started – how PAL works” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you are an adult and already live in Colorado, chances are you already have a CCB and are already receiving services. If you live in the North Metro area, then you are probably with North Metro Community Services. If you live in Jefferson County, then you are probably with DDRC (Developmental Disabilities Resource Center.) If you live in Denver, then you are probably with Denver Options. If you live in Arapahoe or Douglas Counties, then you might be with Developmental\u00a0Pathways. Each county generally has their own CCB. If you are unsure, ask your parents. Or you can look for your local CCB<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n If you already live in Colorado and you are moving into a PAL apartment, chances are that you will be moving from one county to another. When this happens, you will need to change CCBs.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s say you are moving to one of our Lakewood apartments from your parents\u2019 house in Northglenn. When you lived in Northglenn, your county was Adams\u00a0your CCB was North Metro Community Services. But, since you are moving to Lakewood, you or your parents will need to have your services moved from North Metro CS to DDRC since DDRC is the CCB that covers Jefferson County and Lakewood. In other words, it does not matter where you are living now, if you move to a new county, you will have to change your CCB to the county where you are moving.<\/span><\/p>\n The good news is that this is REALLY easy to do! Contact your current CCB and your case manager and let them know that you are interested in moving into the PAL Apartment Program and where the apartment would be, and they will help you get your services transferred.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n First off, Welcome to Colorado! If you are new to Colorado, chances are you or your parents have not yet set up your services. You will need to contact the CCB in your new county and apply for services. You can find your CCB here<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You will be assigned a Case Manager who will oversee your application process and who will perform your intake interview.<\/span><\/p>\n The bad news is that the State of Colorado has a long waiting list for services, and you might be on that list for a long time; months to years depending on your need.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”need a place to live now” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you are in emergent need for housing, this moves you up the waiting list. This is what they mean by “depending on your need.”<\/span><\/p>\n PAL can accept you into the program so long as you are on the waiting list. In this case, your family member would be responsible for checking in on you often and making sure your needs are being met.<\/span><\/p>\n The good news is that if you let your case manager know that you have been accepted into the PAL Program and there is an apartment ready for you now, this will often move you up the waiting list. Why? Because your need is more urgent than let\u2019s say an 18-year-old who has not yet graduated from High School or a 25-year-old who is not yet ready to move out of their parents\u2019 home.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”If you already live in Colorado…” open_toggle_text_color=”#73A657″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#73A657″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you are an adult and already live in Colorado, chances are you already have a CCB and are already receiving services. If you live in the North Metro area, then you are probably with North Metro Community Services. If you live in Jefferson County, then you are probably with DDRC (Developmental Disabilities Resource Center.) If you live in Denver, then you are probably with Denver Options. If you live in Arapahoe or Douglas Counties, then you might be with Developmental\u00a0Pathways. Each county generally has their own CCB. If you are unsure, ask your parents. Or you can look for your local CCB<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n If you already live in Colorado and you are moving into a PAL apartment, chances are that you will be moving from one county to another. When this happens, you will need to change CCBs.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s say you are moving to one of our Lakewood apartments from your parents\u2019 house in Northglenn. When you lived in Northglenn, your county was Adams\u00a0your CCB was North Metro Community Services. But, since you are moving to Lakewood, you or your parents will need to have your services moved from North Metro CS to DDRC since DDRC is the CCB that covers Jefferson County and Lakewood. In other words, it does not matter where you are living now, if you move to a new county, you will have to change your CCB to the county where you are moving.<\/span><\/p>\n The good news is that this is REALLY easy to do! Contact your current CCB and your case manager and let them know that you are interested in moving into the PAL Apartment Program and where the apartment would be, and they will help you get your services transferred.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”If you are moving to Colorado or have just arrived…” open_toggle_text_color=”#73A657″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#73A657″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n First off, Welcome to Colorado! If you are new to Colorado, chances are you or your parents have not yet set up your services. You will need to contact the CCB in your new county and apply for services. You can find your CCB here<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You will be assigned a Case Manager who will oversee your application process and who will perform your intake interview.<\/span><\/p>\n The bad news is that the State of Colorado has a long waiting list for services, and you might be on that list for a long time; months to years depending on your need.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”But what if I need a place to live now and I am stuck on the waiting list?” open_toggle_text_color=”#73A657″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#73A657″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you are in emergent need for housing, this moves you up the waiting list. This is what they mean by “depending on your need.”<\/span><\/p>\n PAL can accept you into the program so long as you are on the waiting list. In this case, your family member would be responsible for checking in on you often and making sure your needs are being met.<\/span><\/p>\n The good news is that if you let your case manager know that you have been accepted into the PAL Program and there is an apartment ready for you now, this will often move you up the waiting list. Why? Because your need is more urgent than let\u2019s say an 18-year-old who has not yet graduated from High School or a 25-year-old who is not yet ready to move out of their parents\u2019 home.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”boxed row” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(165,165,177,0.17)” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|true” border_width_all=”6px” border_color_all=”#007BA7″ border_style_all=”double” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”once you have contacted CCB heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_2_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_3_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”1. Fill out an application for PAL.” url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjE5MSJ9fQ==@” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”i||divi||400″ icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”1080px” admin_label=”once you have contacted CCB step 1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0You can either call us and have one mailed, emailed or faxed to you, or you can click to download one here.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text admin_label=”once you have contacted CCB steps 2-4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/personalaffordableliving.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Deanna-PAL.jpg” title_text=”Deanna PAL” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Dancing Script||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_3_font_size=”28px” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”we will ask questions” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We will ask you many questions and you need to feel free to ask us as many questions as you would like. Depending on your level of need, we may perform a safety assessment interview at this time to ensure that you are ready to live independently and know what to do in the event of a situation or emergency. If we notice anything that you might need to work on, we will let your support people know so that you can get training on how to handle that particular situation before you move into your new apartment.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F0EFE6″ custom_padding=”9px|||||” bottom_divider_style=”curve2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”after the tour” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After you get the tour, we strongly<\/strong> encourage you and your potential roommate, and both sets of support people\/parents, go out to lunch or dinner and have a chance to visit and get to know each other better. This is a good opportunity for you to find out what your similarities and differences are and determine if you think you and this other person are a good match as roommates. <\/span><\/p>\n We take every precaution that we can to match you up with someone who is similar in diagnosis, abilities, age, etc… But what looks good on paper is not always a good match in real life. So, this is a great time to ask all those questions of each other and get a good feel for if you think this arrangement will work out for you.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”22px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/personalaffordableliving.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/morning-coffee.jpg” title_text=”morning coffee” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”don’t like unit or roommate” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you do not like the unit or location, you are free to look at other locations or other options outside of PAL. We generally do not have multiple\u00a0vacancies in the same part of town. So, if you want a place in Arvada but do not care for the unit, you may have to go onto the waiting list for another Arvada unit to open, you can look at another city such as Lakewood, or you are free to go back to your CCB and find out what other programs are available that might have a location in Arvada.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you find that you and the other tenant are not compatible, contact us and let us know. We are not going to make anyone move in with someone they do not think they will get along with. This is not like college dorms where you are stuck with the other tenant for a full year. You can turn down the unit based on the other tenant if you wish. However, as stated above, we generally do not have multiple\u00a0vacancies in the same part of town. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”don’t like unit or roommate” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n So, if you want a place in Arvada but do not care for the other tenant, you may have to go onto the waiting list for another Arvada unit to open, you can look at another city such as Lakewood, or you are free to go back to your CCB and find out what other programs are available that might have a location in Arvada. <\/span><\/p>\n Also, keep in mind, the current tenant also has the right to say if they don\u2019t think you are a good match as a roommate for them, and then we would ask you to look at another unit. Once again, we are not going to make anyone live with someone they do not think they will get along with.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”boxed row” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(165,165,177,0.17)” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|true” border_width_all=”6px” border_color_all=”#007BA7″ border_style_all=”double” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”move in tomorrow” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n It generally does not happen that quickly. At this point, you will receive a packet of paperwork to be filled out and you will need to gather documents to copy and turn in to PAL:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once the above information is turned in and your eligibility is verified, the following is required at least\u00a0ONE WEEK PRIOR TO MOVING IN.\u00a0These forms will be provided to you in the packet you will receive:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once all the documentation and checks have been received and verified you will receive your unit key(s). This entire process takes as long as you need to gather all the information. The Benefits printout takes the longest to acquire, so contact Social Security as stated above as early in the process as possible\u00a0so that you can move in quickly. (If you kept your annual benefits determination letter, you can provide us with a copy of that.) Generally, a new tenant is ready to move in within a month of seeing the unit.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”don’t want to wait” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You do not have to wait until the first of the next month to move in. You let us know what date you would like to move in, and we will prorate that month’s rent for you. This means, we will charge you rent for the amount of days in that month that you were actually in possession of the keys to the unit. So if you take possession of the keys on the 17<\/span>th<\/span>, we will charge you rent, per day, from the 17<\/span>th<\/span> to the end of the month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n No. You have 2 more things to do:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(165,165,177,0.17)” top_divider_style=”curve2″ top_divider_flip=”vertical” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/personalaffordableliving.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Image9.jpg” title_text=”Image9″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”move-in checklist” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Lora||on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#007BA7″ header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ custom_padding=”23px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that you return this piece of paper to us and keep a copy for yourself.\u00a0 You fill out this checklist so that when you move out you are not charged to fix something that was broken or damaged before you moved in. For example, should there be a whole punched in the wall of your bedroom\u00a0(which would never happen) and you choose to put your bed frame in front of it, as long as that hole was documented on the checklist, then you cannot be charged to fix it once you move out. But if the hole was not noted on the checklist, then you could be charged for the repair when you move out. And this charge will come out of your security deposit. This checklist protects you so be extra picky and extra careful when filling it out. You can even take pictures to document damage. This important piece of paper is the one thing that most tenants forget to return to us. It is in your best interest to make sure we get this form back. We generally give one reminder to turn it in, and that is it.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n However, we do want to say here that we will never hand over a damaged unit to anyone. Our maintenance contractor is very attentive to the needs of all our units. Once a tenant moves out, the bedroom is cleaned and painted if needed, the carpet is\u00a0cleaned if needed, the bedroom fixtures, blinds and outlets are cleaned and repaired if needed. Should both roommates move out and we have the opportunity to have a completely vacant unit, we tend to overhaul the unit, as having a completely vacant unit is very rare. We will replace the carpet if the wear and tear is extensive. If not, we have it professionally cleaned. The entire unit is professionally cleaned from top to bottom to include washing the walls, windows, blinds, fixtures, switch plates, bathrooms, kitchens, cupboards, appliances, baseboards, etc… Everything gets cleaned. Then our maintenance man will come in and paint the entire unit and make any needed repairs.\u00a0 The door locks are all replaced if we have any questions about the security of the unit from the prior tenants.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In other words, you will never be given a unit that has a hole punched in the wall. But it is to your advantage to mark down any wear and tear so that you do not get charged for it upon vacating the unit. When you are done with this checklist, just send it in to us with your next rent payment.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”keep it clean” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” ol_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Lora||||||||” header_3_font=”Lora||||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#006388″ header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n No. PAL does not provide house cleaning services. Our maintenance man does not clean your unit for you.<\/span><\/p>\n You are responsible for keeping your unit clean. This is especially important when you live with someone else. If you are a messy person, keep your mess to your own bedroom, but do not subject it upon your roommate. This can cause major problems between roommates and friends. We have seen many good friendships between roommates destroyed over cleanliness issues.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”keep it clean” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” ol_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Lora||||||||” header_3_font=”Lora||||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#006388″ header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you do not do well with household cleaners or just have problems with keeping your unit clean based upon your disability, as many of our tenants do, we have a wonderful cleaning service that we can recommend. These ladies are wonderful, and we use them to clean the units when they are vacant. <\/span><\/p>\n You can choose to split the cost with your roommate and have the ladies come regularly, or bi-annually as some of our tenants do to have a deep clean performed. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/personalaffordableliving.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dish-duty.png” title_text=”dish duty” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”keep it clean” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” ol_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Lora||||||||” header_3_font=”Lora||||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#006388″ header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”Lato||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73A657″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nOkay. Can you explain that in English?<\/b><\/h3>\n
What\u00a0do they mean by “Services”?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
So, what does this Community Centered Board do?<\/b><\/h4>\n
What do they do with the money? Do I get it?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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How is this different from my SSI payments that I get each month?<\/b><\/h4>\n
What does all this have to do with PAL? Is this how I pay my rent?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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So, what is this Colorado State Funding for then?<\/b><\/h4>\n
What kinds of things will they help me with?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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How does the PAL program work?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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How do I get started?<\/b><\/h3>\n
If you already live in Colorado…<\/b><\/h4>\n
If you are moving to Colorado or have just arrived…<\/b><\/h4>\n
But what if I need a place to live now and I\u00a0am stuck on that waiting list?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Once you have contacted your CCB<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Deanna – Program Director<\/h3>\n
What if I do not like the unit?<\/b><\/h4>\n
What if I do not like the roommate?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Okay, so you like the unit, you like the roommate and you want to move in tomorrow!<\/b><\/h4>\n
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What happens if I do not want to wait until the 1st of the next month to move in?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Is that it? Am I done with the paperwork once I move in?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Why do I fill out the move-in checklist?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Keep it Clean!<\/h3>\n
I am not a particularly good house cleaner. Does PAL clean our units for us?<\/b><\/h4>\n