I'm concerned about proposed HB23-1171 that allows landlords a just cause eviction if the tenant has committed a "substantial violation." What are some tenants actions that would constitute a substantial violation?
Home. I was gone for little over hour an while gone more kids arrived and caused the disturbance. Upon arriving at home I assisted police in getting to bottom of disturbance
I am a disabled veteran that has been directed by a medical professional to move closer to family due to my medical conditions worsening. My new lease does not start for another 40 days. Can i void this lease with a written letter from the doctor?
answered on Mar 10, 2023
In terms of the property manager, it depends. Typically, the landowner will give the property manager power of attorney or authorization to perform certain activities on their behalf. It is not uncommon for a property manager to sign leases on behalf of the property owner. It just depends on the... Read more »
We vacated the premises as requested.He refuses to give back the security deposit even though the place is cleaner than when we moved in
I was unlawfully evicted, it's a long long story but at the end of the day I was evicted and almost $60,000 worht of my personal property was hauled to the dump. I do not have money for an attorney cause they threw me out with all my stuff. I have been technically homeless since with tons of... Read more »
Only portion of my lease that mentions the lawn says "Resident shall maintain his/her own yard and shrubbery in a manner befitting the neighborhood and which complies with all local ordinances. Including, but not limited to, snow removal, trash removal, noxious weed removal and lawn mowing.... Read more »
I notified my landlord that I was let go from my employer this week & rent would be late. I proposed a payment arrangement. The landlord is requesting a copy of an official document of the email that contains the details of dismissal and names & phone numbers of employer to verify. Is this... Read more »
What is considered 'reasonable time' to resolve maintenance requests? Specific questions regarding 'non habitable' violations. I have 3 unresolved issues to discuss further, please.
Worked for this guy I was renting from, this is no an employee housing, separate agreement I was a renter before I became am employee. I was injured at work, he fired me after he told me he is not covered no comp insurance, he fired me three weeks later. I filed a claim for comp, now I’m being... Read more »
So, I have been renting a kiosk at a Colorado Mall for about 4 years now and recently I had a tough month (not financially, but just with getting sick and dealing with familial emergencies) and I was unable to Make it to the mall management office to pay my rent on time. Please note that this would... Read more »
answered on Feb 27, 2023
This depends on your contract. You should get a copy and talk to an attorney.
You may also be able to talk to the landlord to resolve the situation.
My Grandson is now paying for himself and roommate. What are my Grandson's options ?
answered on Feb 2, 2023
You should probably have your grandson talk to an attorney.
His roommate’s actions could constitute theft, unjust enrichment, or other. The lease will govern much of what your grandson can do. Just generally, your grandson may wish to move out. Heavy drug use often leads to bad... Read more »
My lease says I have until the 8th of each month, but my complex says they've changed the date to anytime after the 1st.
answered on Feb 1, 2023
As with all legal questions, it depends.
CO has very recently passed certain laws relating to late fees. The change may be an attempt to comply with that law. But it sounds like they may be moving in the wrong direction. If they start to charge you late fees then you may wish to reach out... Read more »
The Colo. Vilage collaborative, compensated others some of which had no prop loss. Yet cut ties with myself and a handful of others completely.i filed claim with their ins.provider who stated they had lapsed ,had consumer advocate entity liasion to no avail. And have been trying to get legal help... Read more »
answered on Feb 17, 2023
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your property damages. At this point, you could try to set up a free initial consult with attorneys who handle property and casualty claims. If nothing else, you could learn the timelines that... Read more »
My landlord is telling his other tenant's all my business about eviction
answered on Jan 27, 2023
Free speech is generally protected by the 1st amendment. That being said, the 1st amendment does not protect all types of speech. It has long been recognized that false statements may give rise to a legal claim for defamation. While not criminal in nature, false statements can give rise to civil... Read more »
Never received a list of damages or anything outlining the return of the security deposit. They have my contact info, but I didn’t realize they didn’t have my forwarding address. Lease states the deposit will be returned within 45 days, but only after all conditions have been met. The last... Read more »
answered on Jan 16, 2023
The lease is important but the lease cannot override the CO state statute as it relates to security deposits. More information is needed here. For example, once you provided the forwarding address, did they mail the items in question? Regardless, you should reach out to an attorney to discuss.... Read more »
I believe this was falsely post-dated as I received the letter over a month beyond the sixty day time frame as expressed in my lease. Correct forwarding address was given before my move-out. I have been attempting to contact property management to no avail. Letter states I owe rent for months and... Read more »
answered on Jan 6, 2023
The date of the letter is only a factor in determining the true date the letter was drafted and mailed. A better indication may be the envelope in which the letter was mailed. Often, the post office will electronically stamp the date at the top right-hand corner.
If you feel like your... Read more »
If the time specified in section 1 passes and the landlord has not returned the security deposit or provided an itemized list of deductions, are damages and fees still deducted from the amount of 3x the original deposit?
answered on Dec 29, 2022
Think of them as separate topics. The security deposit is meant to secure the performance of the lease. Once the time period has passed, the landlord forfeits the right to retain the security deposit. At that point, you have the responsibility to send the appropriate letters and bring legal action... Read more »
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