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 
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 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
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
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
My ex and I broke up in Feb due to her infidelity. We had a lease together and she walked out on it. One day I got home and all her stuff was gone. A couple months later, she went back and took her mattress and stuff. She left behind a keychain with a key on it. Our lease already ended , she knew... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2022
Clearly, if you are able to find the key, that would solve it.
If you cannot find the key, however, I think it will be very difficult for her to prove any liability on your part. It is easy to file a lawsuit, so she could definitely file a suit against you. Once she's filed, however,... View More
Court on the dockets website and now I don't see my name. Why would I all of a sudden not be on the docket?
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answered on Dec 14, 2022
FED proceedings, evictions, are normally suppressed. In otherwords, you may not be able to see them on a normal docket search. You may wish to confirm the time with the clerk.
Please be aware that any answer is based on all the events occurring in Colorado. Further, please be aware that... View More
I've paid Rent to, hires a new realtor/management company 6 months into the year lease. I owe no obligation to the new realtor, because I never entered into a new contract w them?
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answered on Nov 9, 2022
That depends on the contract. Typically your duty is to the property owner but they have the option of hiring a property manager to act as their agent. If you are asking then that means there is a potential problem. You should contact an attorney to help you work through it.
Please be... View More
He stated I did not paid a pet deposit which is included in my lease and quoted as paid at time of lease he says if I take him to court he will charge me more than what he was originally going to even though I lived in the apartment for 7 and 1/2 years I do have what he was going to originally... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2022
You should get in contact with an attorney. They would need to review your contract to determine what your landlord could and could not charge you.
Colorado has a security deposit law. It may be worth reviewing.
Please be aware that any answer is based on all the events occurring... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2022
If the locks were changed and you were not evicted through the court process then you may have been unlawfully evicted/removed. You may wish to speak to an attorney. The court may be able to restore you back to possession if you have been unlawfully removed.
This is for a story I am writing. I am wondering if a tenant's association, as a legal entity, were to sue an owner for gross negligence in managing the building, if they could be awarded ownership of said property. How realistic of an idea is this?
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answered on Oct 20, 2022
Sorry to say but it would be unlikely. Most of the time in litigation, if you prevail, you would be awarded monetary damages. There are certain exceptions such as when a contract has a specific performance clause or there is some reason in equity why another type of award is more appropriate.... View More
Acting as Durable POA for my incapacitated father, (with no limitations at all) - him being grantor of 1/2 a living trust within the family, I have been rejected 90% of the time I make a decision "as if I were him". Trustee will not respond to me at all or respect any of my father's final wishes
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answered on Oct 20, 2022
I think you need to determine if the trust is revocable or irrevocable. If it is an irrevocable living trust then you may not have the authority to do anything as that authority may rest with the trust administrator. I am in no way an expert in trusts but you may be able to find some information... View More
My landlord decided to end the month-to-month lease abruptly over text message. I said I think this needs to be in a written format, signed and dated.( the lease does not specify the format) Which they responded that a text is perfectly legal and have yet to send any further information regarding... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2022
You may wish to contact an attorney so they can review both the text and your lease.
The forcible detainer statute does have some requirements around how notice has to be delivered. That being said, in contracts, a writing can be a lot of things including an email if it is defined in the... View More
Tenant agreed to move out to avoid eviction. At the agreed date to vacate, tenant had removed most personal property and didn't show up for scheduled final walk through. Tenant isn't responding to attempts to contact and hasn't turned over the keys and I don't know where they... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2022
I suggest you read the unlawful eviction statute and talk to an attorney. If the tenant cannot be deemed to have abandoned the house based on a reasonable person standard, you may need to evict them. Otherwise, you are subjecting yourself to liability. Again, talk to an attorney.
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a challenging situation regarding your former employer. When you've reached out with important documentation regarding hours worked and wages owed, but haven't received any response, it can feel disheartening and frustrating. If your documentation... View More
My landlord is sending a company to perform an inspection on our property and requested that the vendor takes pictures of each room (as well as wear a body camera) but we have never given them consent to do so. I understand that for a maintenance issue they make take photos but there is currently... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
You have the right to express your concerns regarding privacy and the taking of photographs within your living space, especially if they include your personal belongings. It's generally advisable to communicate directly with your landlord about your discomfort with having pictures taken of... View More
"fraud of courts." Defense
Background:
1. During the proceedings, the plaintiff's counsel presented unnecessary testimony from a process server to support a false claim of personal service to the defendant. This witness testimony was intended to embolden the... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2023
That doesn't sound like a valid defense to an eviction case. It sounds like the judge did the correct thing in dismissing (presumably without prejudice) the eviction against the unserved defendant and evicting the defendant who admittedly was served. The landlord will have to refile 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.
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