Colorado has laws in place to ensure that properties are safe and don’t present an unacceptable risk to occupants. Health and safety codes are examples of the laws that govern many types of buildings, from restaurants to residential rental units and beyond.
If your landlord violates any health codes, this can create an unsafe and uninhabitable living space. You have legal rights. If this occurs, reach out to the Colorado health code violation attorneys at Sue My Landlord to enforce those rights so you don’t have to live somewhere that puts your health in jeopardy.
Understanding Your Rights After Health Code Violations
Your landlord has certain basic responsibilities under a Colorado rule called the warranty of habitability. This rule was strengthened in 2024 with the passage of SB24-094, but tenants have long had the right to expect a safe living environment.
If your landlord does not comply with building codes, health codes, or housing codes, this can create a presumption that your landlord has created an uninhabitable environment. When an uninhabitable environment exists:
- The landlord has a limited period of time to correct the issue after they are notified of it, otherwise, the failure to correct the problem creates a rebuttable presumption that the landlord has not lived up to their legal duty.
- Landlords must ensure you have a suitable place to live when repairs are being made to correct a condition that impacts your health and safety. Depending on how long your unit is unlivable, the landlord may have to provide a hotel or provide access to a comparable rental unit. They may also need to ensure you have a kitchen or provide a meal allowance
- Landlords are not allowed to retaliate against you for speaking out about a health code violation.
Our firm knows the local codes extremely well. We know health and safety codes, building codes, fire and electrical codes, and more, and we will work hard to help ensure that any violations on the part of your landlord are corrected in a safe and timely way.
Taking Legal Action With Our Health Code Violation Attorneys
Sue My Landlord is solely dedicated to helping tenants hold landlords accountable and ensure their legal rights are protected. We work to make landlords do the right thing by providing safe and livable housing. To help make that happen, we can pursue a claim on your behalf, whether through negotiation or in court. Our goal is to make sure your landlord fixes the problem and compensates you for any harm caused by their failure to meet their legal responsibilities.
We can help make that happen by:
- Reviewing health code statutes that your landlord may be violating
- Documenting the unhealthy or unsafe conditions in your rental unit
- Gathering evidence, including witness statements and photographs
- Helping you to provide the extent of your damages
- Assisting you in negotiating a settlement or pursuing a civil lawsuit
No matter how you decide to pursue your remedy for a health code violation, our legal team can maximize your chances of a successful outcome in your case.
Getting Help From a Health Code Violation Attorney in Colorado
At Sue My Landlord, we fight against landlords with businesses of all sizes, and we aim to make sure no tenants fall through the cracks when health code violations occur.
If your landlord has violated any health codes, call a Colorado health code violation lawyer you can trust at (720) 783-7368 to schedule your free consultation today.
