Ive been asking for 8 months
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answered on Aug 11, 2023
First, write a formal letter describing the problem and requesting a fix within a reasonable period. If the issue persists, report it to local housing authorities or health departments. If necessary, you can explore options like the "repair and deduct" method, where you make the repair... View More 
She doesn't like me, therefore went to the owner and lied to get them evicted
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answered on Aug 4, 2023
In Colorado, a property manager is generally required to be licensed to engage in property management activities. According to the Colorado Real Estate Commission, anyone who performs property management services, including initiating or filing evictions, on behalf of another person or entity must... View More
my former tenant has falsely filed a lien on my property - claiming to have done $21,000 worth of work over a time of 5 years. What he is claiming is based on no consent to do work, no estimate, no contract and no invoice. He is mad because I had to repeatedly told him to get out. He has... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2023
You will most likely need a lawyer. Depending on the facts you could be looking at slander of title or a quit title action of sorts. It depends on what they filed. Their are special rules regarding contractor liens.
Either way, it is most likely beyond the layman.
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
It really depends. If the property is owned as joint tenants with right of survivorship, ownership can pass by operation of law without any court involvement. In other instances, probate may be required. Regardless, property ownership is riddled with legal complexities. If you do not know the... View More
deed is still in dead friends name
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
The mother is probably an heir at law of the last owner. She probably has the authority.
They have set up cameras, and are making threats when things were moved - due to termite spraying
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answered on Jul 14, 2023
If the tenants have already moved out of the unit on May 7th and returned the keys, their rights to the unit may have ended at that time.
Opposing counsel filed motion for extension of time on Friday evening. It states that I am opposed to the motion. I found his email with his motion Saturday evening; I filed my response Monday evening with the court and opposing counsel. He advised me that the court had already granted his motion... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2023
An Ex Parte application is basically a motion with shortened notice to the opposing side. You are usually told exactly the date, time and place where the motion will be heard by the Court so you can go there, personally or remotely, to present your opposition. You can search for the rule on google... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2023
I would look at some of the recent rent increase laws. A landlord can raise the rent but there may be limitations on how often they can do it in a single year.
That being said, if they are charging you a fee to fix the property up then it could be something different. It's hard to... View More
No mention of a monthly fee is stated anywhere in the lease. Only mention was in the ad "There is a possibility of a monthly pet fee at the owner's discretion." But nowhere in any legal documentation. Additionally, if they try to add an addendum after the fact do I have to sign it?
answered on May 24, 2023
It depends on what your lease says. If it says no pets or fails to include the pet and you add one, then you have to agree to the terms of the landlord or you could be evicted for failing to comply with the lease. You should discuss this with a local Tenant's Rights attorney. Thank you for... View More
answered on May 18, 2023
Potentially yes, although in some circumstances it may depend on the language of your lease.
Each case turns on its own unique set of facts and circumstances, and your question doesn’t come close to including every potentially relevant piece of information.
Say, for instance, you... View More
The unit is a subsidized low income apt owned by the local housing authority, who are suing me for $4000 .
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answered on Mar 31, 2023
That depends. A better question may be what caused the mold? If it is from a water leak due to the landlord’s failure to maintain the roof then maybe not. It just depends. Regardless, you may wish to contact an attorney. If your lease has an attorney fee provision, they may be willing to take it... View More
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?
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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... View 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... View More
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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 ?
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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... View 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.
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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... View 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... View 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... View More
My landlord is telling his other tenant's all my business about eviction
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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... View 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... View More
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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.... View 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... View More
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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... View 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?
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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... View More
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