I emailed notification in writing to landlord and leasing firm within 3 days of signing lease that I was threatened by a man to sign the lease in my name so he could live there. I sent record of this mans criminal felony background. Leasing agent and landlord responded with I had to pay a full year... Read more »
I am sorry to hear about your situation. Typically a landlord would want to see a protection order against the other occupant on the lease to establish the grounds for release from the lease based on domestic violence. A report of unrelated felonies would not provide sufficient grounds from release... Read more »
The eviction process must be followed exactly. Not having a written lease is will not prevent you from evicting your roommate. But, you will have to provide proof of the terms of the verbal agreement, i.e. monthly rent paid historically.
If you are unfamiliar with the process I recommend... Read more »
no work since stay at home order , whats the steps if sheriff shows up?
If this is not a court order yet, no eviction will occur for quite some time. The courts are not holding eviction hearings and the Sheriff is not doing them either. Also, there are other restrictions if the property has a federally backed mortgag. So you are probably ok for now.
i know in Colorado security deposits have to be refundable, and so does pet deposits, but can i put a pet fee on my lease that can be non-refundable? just wondering if that's legal in Colorado
Yes - You can use a Non-Refundable Pet Fee in Colo.
To maintain proper function of this water system, the tank needs to be kept with a adequate amount of water in it. The water pump will pressurize the system as long as there is water. If water runs out, the pump will run dry until it overheats and breaks. The water pump system was verbally... Read more »
You have a good argument, but you will likely also have the burden of proof and the Tenant may deny that they let the water reservoir run dry. You'll have to prove that the failure was caused by an overheat condition which could only occur if the reservoir was dry. This is beyond normal wear... Read more »
Review the Colo Security Deposit Act...This provides an means for tenants to recover wrongfully withheld security deposit money and if the LL forces the matter to court and loses the damages may be tripled plus attorney fees.
A tenant signed an agreement then inspected a college apartment that already housed several other college aged men. He found the residence to be gross and refused to move in/take possession. Can he do this? What happens to his security deposit? Is he responsible for future rent if he never took... Read more »
A lease agreement is not unilaterally terminable by one party and does not require a tenant to take possession to be enforceable.
If you are the landlord you need to handle the Sec Dep per the Colo Sec. Dep Act to prevent 3x damages.
If you are the tenant you should consider the... Read more »
We obtained a judgement in our favor for damages and unpaid rent against former tenants. They were married when they moved in but separated around the time they moved out and are now living in different towns. To collect the money owed do we serve the judgement papers to both and split the amount... Read more »
You have a judgment that is the obligation of both parties. You can pursue both until the full judgment is satisfied, you have no duty to split the judgment between the two parties.
Lived here almost 7 yrs,have made *several requests for repairs via email,maintenance portal,txt mssgs.the roof leaks,is deteriorating,&has black mold.paying for 5bdrm but cant utilize upstairs rooms.Also,has no heating upstairs.Heating vents blow inbetween walls&floors cause there's... Read more »
You should review the Colorado Warranty of Habitability. The legislature significantly strengthened this last year to provide assistance to tenants.
This is a fairly technical issue so I recommend contacting an attorney to discuss your rights, remedies, and risks before withholding rent.
I let a 17 year old move in because I was told his father kicked him out because he is gay. I found out he just left because he does not get along with his father. Can I kick him out immediately even though he has recieved mail here and my roommate doesn't care if he is here? We rent but I pay... Read more »
You can ask your tenant to leave or even entice him to move-out. But, if that fails, you'll need to proceed via the judicial eviction process which begins with legally enforceable notice. If you are unfamiliar I recommend that you contact an attorney to at least guide you through the process... Read more »
Landlord informs us they're installing new tile in the kitchen and we agree to do it while we're out of town. Contractors partially flood kitchen and basement removing the dishwasher. Water isn't turned off and leaks for two days before community mechanic fixes it. Mechanic says... Read more »
Your Landlord and the Landlord's contractor are likely responsible to you for the damages that they caused to your personal property. You may want to consider having a lawyer send a demand letter or initiate a lawsuit.
We rented our basement to a couple on 12-12-19 and they put a deposit down to hold the room til the first when they would move in. They signed a lease for a year on the 17th of December and on the 30th they called and said they changed their minds and wanted their deposit back. I am taking a loss... Read more »
The tenant signed a lease which creates a financial obligation on that tenant. He or she does not have the unilateral right to terminate that lease. Whether or not the tenant moves in is his choice whether or not you choose to enforce your right to get paid until you find a new tenant is your... Read more »
I woke up and I hear meowing coming from somewhere, and I thought it was my cat. It was actually another person's cat that was outside my front door. I didn't know this because it had no collar and I hadn't seen it before. Over the next couple of hours the cat stayed out there. I had... Read more »
Most likely the adjuster is calling you to pay for your injuries so you don't sue the owner. But, I do not know. I would recommend taking the call to find out what the adjuster wants.
On unsupervised probation and in compliance. Told once probation ends the case is set to be sealed.
A charge is a prosecutor's allegation that you committed an offense. A conviction is a legal determination that you are guilty of committing the offense charged.
If you are on probation, whether it is unsupervised or supervised, then you have a conviction. Once the case is sealed you... Read more »
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If the previous tenant did not move out causing Landlord to be unable to deliver possession to you, he would be in breach of your lease agreement and have no right to your rent and Sec. Dep.
You should contact an attorney for assistance in recovering your money.
I have a Colorado lease that has several legal errors, such as governing law is listed as Massachusetts, landlord can lock out the tenant, as well as, all the parties listed on the lease did not sign off. A Property Management Company posted a notification on my door on 10/3/2019 informing me... Read more »
A landlord may designate an agent (Property Management Co) to step in and administer the lease on his behalf, unless the lease specifically says otherwise. It was smart of you to verify this transfer with the Landlord prior to delivering money to the Property Manager.
I have reported this to my subdivision leasing office. Then it happened again today so I called the main leasing office and they advised me to call the police. The police came and spoke with me, then spoke with the neighbor. He admitted to saying he would kill my dog but claimed he didn't say... Read more »
If you do not feel safe, then your best option might be to break your lease and move. If the threats continue or escalate, you might also be entitled to a restraining/protection order, but that all depends on whether or not the cops will press charges.
Assuming your calculation is correct, your Landlord lost his right unilaterally withhold for damages. Your next step is to send a 7-Day demand letter before initiating a lawsuit under the Colo Sec. Dep. Act.
Good Luck!
The is no legal requirement for a landlord to perform a walkthrough with a tenant. If you dispute the charges you should refuse to pay and then bring a lawsuit or bring a counterclaim if the Landlord brings a claim against you. The Landlord will have the burden of proof.
Withholding rent is always a risky maneuver. May you have a right to claim a Warranty of Habitability issue or a constructive eviction as a result of the flooding? Yes - you may but I recommend that you consult with an attorney about the facts and your possible courses of action before you... Read more »
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