Durango, CO asked in Landlord - Tenant for Colorado

Q: I have a 6 no. lease that ends 4/30 but they showed me an appt. on 4/10. I told him I would take it They rented it

I had put $200. to hold it. Now I'm going to be homeless & I'm disabled. What are my rights?

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

A: Depending on the "holding" contract (which is a form of an option contract), you may qualify for a refund of the $200. The contract may allow you to force the landlord to lease the apartment to you, but be forewarned most option contracts for real estate do not require the apartment to be leased to the person who paid for the option. Contact your landlord about being a "hold-over tenant" for one month (note: you will need to pay rent) and begin the search anew.

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