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One of the benefits of renting a property is that you are not responsible for many of the maintenance and safety issues that may arise with a property. However, what happens when the landlord also fails to address these issues, and you end up hurt? When this happens, you need the support of an experienced Colorado tenants’ rights lawyer to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.  The First Steps After an Accident on a Rental Property…

Forgetting that rent is due or running short on money may make you late paying your rent in Colorado. Can landlords charge late fees in Colorado when this happens? Landlords in Colorado can charge late fees. However, there are guidelines they must follow. As a tenant, you have the right to know what fees you may incur for paying your rent late. Landlords who violate the law or a Colorado lease agreement may be liable to you for…

Landlords in Colorado can take legal action to change or end an agreement with a tenant. However, landlords must meet specific requirements when imposing new rental agreement guidelines or evicting a tenant. Understanding how retaliation by a landlord is defined can help you determine your tenant rights in Colorado. Colorado Laws Protect Tenant Rights to Initiate Specific Actions Renters in Colorado may legally take certain actions to address concerns about their home and community. Colorado’s warrant of habitability…

Colorado has very strict laws in place to protect the rights of tenants and to ensure that they have a safe living space. These laws are called warranty of habitability laws, and they were strengthened in Colorado starting in May of 2024.  If the warranty of habitability is violated, you have legal rights – including the right to terminate your lease, to deduct the cost of repairs from your rent, and even to potentially collect punitive damages. Because…

If you are a renter in Colorado, you have the right to expect that your unit will be habitable. Whether you are renting an apartment or a home, a warranty of habitability exists to ensure that your living conditions are safe and your unit is functional.  If a landlord violates the warranty of habitability, you have rights — including the right to break your lease early, pay for repairs and reduce your rent accordingly, or sue your landlord…