Gas and electrical issues are a breach of habitability in Colorado if they compromise your health and safety. That means that if you, as a tenant, suspect gas or electrical issues, you can report them in writing to your landlord and expect the matter to be remedied within 24 hours. Gas Issues and Breach of Warranty of Habitability When one considers the risks that go with certain types of gas issues, it is easy to see why they…
The relationship you have with your landlord can be strained. With the cost of rent steadily increasing, it can be easy to fall behind and difficult to find something affordable. Even so, Colorado tenants have rights. While many disputes can be resolved with relative ease, some issues can be more complicated, and a Colorado tenant’s rights lawyer from SueMyLandlord can help you determine when it’s time to hire a tenant’s rights lawyer. Your Landlord Is Trying to Evict…
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…
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…
