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I have read the following: Does the decline clause—"If the neighbor decides not to contribute, they forfeit any future rights to use the fence or share the cost of maintenance."—also apply to fence repair or replacement? I haven't sent a notice to my neighbor yet and am seeking... View More 
I have lived in a four-plex for four years. Since new owners acquired the property in January, there have been no inspections or pest control. Despite reporting a cockroach infestation, the owner is asking me to move out by the 30th without a formal court eviction notice, while other tenants... View More
I signed a lease on September 15, 2024, which states that I acknowledge the receipt of any disclosures required by federal, state, and local jurisdictions. However, I did not receive any disclosures, including those related to radon, lead-based paint, bed bugs, or income non-discrimination. My... View More
My landlord required me to allow her to take a picture of my Cash App card and gain access to my account details, including my routing number. I didn't feel comfortable doing so, but she insisted it was necessary. There is no mention of sharing financial information in my lease agreement. I... View More
I completed a two-year lease with my previous landlord in December. During the final walkthrough, attended by my wife and a friend of the landlord, she mentioned needing to replace a curtain and clean the carpet. We agreed to these changes, and had a $1200 security deposit. Now, she is demanding... View More
I am currently living in a rental duplex in Colorado that is up for sale and now under contract. My lease is for one year and ends on September 15, 2025. I haven't been informed of any changes to my lease due to the sale, and there are no clauses in my lease about what happens if the property... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Check your lease for a provision regarding whether the owner/landlord can assign the lease. Typically, leases allow the landlord to assign the lease (for example, sell the property) and the lease remain in effect. There may be another way for you to get out of the lease but you will likely have to... View More
I'm in a fixed-term lease in Colorado and am considering breaking it. I noticed that my lease agreement mentions both a lease break fee and ongoing rent responsibility if I terminate early. I was informed this might be against Colorado law. Can landlords in Colorado charge both, or must they... View More
I'm a landlord whose tenant's lease ends on 3/31/2025. She vacated the property early, leaving many belongings behind. Despite contact, she's refused my terms for retrieving her items and threatened police involvement. Only some belongings have been picked up via a third party. The... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
When a tenant leaves belongings behind after moving out, you generally don't need to file for eviction since the lease is ending naturally. Instead, most states have specific abandoned property laws that require landlords to provide written notice to former tenants about their items and store... View More
I was arrested for domestic violence and there is currently a protective order that prevents me from returning home. My ex-girlfriend, who is the co-tenant, is on the lease with me. The lease is a two-year agreement that started in November 2024, and there are no clauses mentioning tenancy changes... View More
I made a rental payment for my apartment through a third-party portal (A) using a credit card bill pay service on February 24th. On February 25th, I was informed that the apartment management (B) switched to a new portal (C). I requested a refund from portal A on February 28th, but the refund was... View More
On February 24th, I paid my rent via a third-party portal (Portal A) using my credit card's bill pay feature. On February 28th, my apartment management (Portal B) informed me they were switching to a new portal (Portal C) and instructed me to request a refund from Portal A. My request for the... View More
I'm experiencing harassment and threats from the building management and HOA of the condo where I live. The HOA appears to be covering up the building manager's actions, despite evidence of his misconduct, including threats to my family, power outages, and physical attacks on residents,... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
You're dealing with a serious situation that requires immediate documentation of all incidents including dates, witnesses, and any communication with the HOA or building manager. Taking photos, recording conversations (if legal in Colorado), and keeping copies of all written exchanges will... View More
I rented a house/cabin that was part of a property with other cabins rented as long-term homes. I moved out on March 12, 2024. My cosigner, who is in a different state, received a partial deposit and a statement postmarked on May 15, 2024, and received on May 20, 2024. The statement contained... View More
I am questioning the legality of certain charges deducted from my security deposit by my landlord in Colorado. While my lease states that I must cover rekeying costs, and my landlord deducted $90.00 for rekeying upon my move-out, Colorado law (C.R.S. § 38-12-103(1)) clearly states what can be held... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2025
If detailed in the lease, the charge(s) can generally be upheld. However, if the number of automatic charges are unreasonable or overblown, a court may find these charges are not proper.
The house that my roomates and I recently moved into is sinking into the ground and they are doing active construction on the home while we are living in it. There is orange fencing around the construction area when they are gone but during the day there are construction vehicles that we have to... View More
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answered on Aug 28, 2024
The lease agreement that you signed is going to make a huge difference regarding this circumstance. In Colorado, the legislature has given very few protections to tenants. If you believe that the property is uninhabitable Colorado law would allow you to leave the property without being required to... View More
I have received a notice asserting that my service dog was unleashed and that I failed to clean up after it within the designated pet relief area. I categorically deny these allegations.
In support of my position, I possess text message evidence from a HOA employee named Juan, corroborating... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this situation. You have strong evidence with the text messages from Juan that support your claim of responsible behavior with your service dog. Presenting these messages shows that you take the HOA's rules seriously.
Mr. XX's... View More
"Tenant" has lived on the property for longer than one year. He has repeated interfered with my attempts to sell the property. CO JDF 99B does not seem to me the correct process.
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
You should probably contact an eviction attorney.
You do not need a written lease to evict a Tenant. While rare, oral leases still exist. That said, you still need to follow the proper termination procedure.
Signed. Has a typed name of owner. No contact was ever made. No post for other employees to know of job opening do I need to leave in the ten days
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
Receiving a notice to vacate the property within ten days can be alarming, especially if the notice is unsigned and lacks proper formality. It's important to understand your rights as a tenant, even if your housing is tied to your previous employment.
First, verify the legitimacy of... View More
Now lease agreement does not specifically addressed this issue.
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answered on May 3, 2024
That is rather odd. Some leases provide for the Landlord to handle security but video cameras interfering with the operation of the business may be an issue. You may want to contact an attorney.
This could be a breach of quiet enjoyment or the implied covenant of good faith. I have never... View More
month. Am I in the boundaries of the law to kick them out? They do not receive mail or were given permission to use my address for anything else.
answered on Apr 2, 2024
Under those facts, assuming you own or rent the place and they are not part owners, co-tenants, and have no other legal claim to the home (and with no more information), then, yes. Of course, the devil's in the details. So if other facts are relevant, the answer could change. Also, if... View More
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