Greeley, CO asked in Landlord - Tenant for Colorado

Q: I have been living in a property for over a year. How much notice does my landlord have to provide me to move?

We have a lease, it ended 10/31. She has not asked the other tenant to move whose lease has expired but for some reason she wants me to move. It seems discriminatory. His lease expired over the summer. I am having a difficult time finding a place that I can afford. I can afford this place but my employment contract only goes through July and I don't want to sign a lease for a year at this point in case I don't have a job. She never asked the other tenant to sign a new lease.

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Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Answered
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: You currently have a tenancy at sufferance (a holdover tenant). The landlord can terminate the lease for any legal reason provided that notice is given. The default for notice is usually 30 days. You can challenge the termination. Proving discrimination is difficult, but not impossible (esp. if you are a protected class--minority or gender bias). Challenging the termination can delay your departure, but presents risks of wasted time and money... Since money is clearly an issue, here is a link to free/low cost legal assistance: http://www.intotolegal.com/upcoming%20Events/Pro%20Bono%20Services.html .

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