Laws

The burden after loss is the part no one prepares you for. Sorting through a loved one’s affairs can be overwhelming enough without the added stress of an unscrupulous landlord insisting the family must pay out the rest of a lease. In Colorado, that demand is, in many cases, not allowed.  Colorado Revised Statute § 13-40-107.5 governs this situation. It allows a family member or personal representative to terminate the lease 30 days after providing written notice and proof of death, such as…

Your lease agreement generally addresses when a landlord may enter your rental property. However, a landlord may enter without permission in Colorado under specific conditions. A privacy violation in Colorado may occur when a landlord fails to adhere to guidelines in the lease agreement when entering your home. When Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Colorado? State laws and Colorado city ordinances address when a landlord may enter a property. Lease agreements are crucial in defining when…

New rental laws in Colorado strive to increase transparency and reduce unnecessary and hidden fees that renters may encounter. Seeking damages as a tenant may be possible when a landlord violates these and prior. The changes to Colorado rental laws in 2026 are another step toward protecting tenants and minimizing leasing agreement issues in Colorado. Security Deposit Protections for Colorado Tenants The latest Act under the Tenant Security Deposit Protections (HB25-1249) identifies what constitutes normal wear and tear…

“SOL” stands for Statute of Limitations. The time limit you have to take legal action after something goes wrong. Miss that window, and even a strong case can vanish before it ever reaches court. In Colorado, people hurt in auto accidents generally have three years to sue. For most other personal-injury claims, it’s two years. Some financial or contract claims can stretch as long as six. But for renters who’ve been mistreated by their landlords, the timeline is…

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…