Updated: 9-2-2026
Denver is one of the hottest markets for property investors right now, with more homeowners turning their properties into rentals every year. But managing a rental comes with real responsibilities and real risks. If you’re a first-time landlord, here are 5 common questions we hear, along with what you need to know before you get started.
1. Don’t rent out a Denver property before having these vendors lined up.
Don’t rent out a Denver property before having these types of vendors on your list. Include an electrician, a plumber, a landscaper, a locksmith a cleaner, an HVAC specialist, a garage door specialist, a water extraction vendor, and a roofer. Make sure that these vendors are also available 24/7 in the event of an emergency.
2. Are landlords responsible for handling emergency maintenance?
Landlords are responsible for handling emergency maintenance. What constitutes an emergency can depend on the situation. However, loss of heat on a cold snowy night in Colorado definitely counts as an emergency.
3. What is warranty of habitability?
It is the unspoken guarantee that a rental property meets basic living and safety standards before and during occupancy. When it comes to warranty of habitability, there are very specific timelines and communication requirements that are required in order to be compliant in resolving an issue.
Note: Colorado’s specific repair timelines have been updated since this article was published. See more current requirements in the articles below.
- March 2025 Landlord Legislative Update (last paragraph)
- Warranty of Habitability
- May 2024 Legislative Update
- Colorado legislators approve a bill requiring landlords to make serious repairs more quickly.
4. Tips for first-time landlords.
Tips for first-time landlords, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with warranty of habitability fair housing, as well as all the legislation regarding rental properties as well as landlords. We also recommend that you pick an appropriate rental price you provide a great rental property and thoroughly screen your tenants, or you can hire a professional property management company to do all this for you and provide peace of mind.
5. Why is it risky to manage a Denver property on your own?
It’s risky to manage your own Denver rental property because you likely don’t have as much experience as a professional property manager who does this all day, every day. The laws and regulations that apply to you and your rental property are important to know, and many landlords, don’t know that accidental ignorance can turn into a lawsuit.
5. ¿Por qué es arriesgado administrar una propiedad por su cuenta?
Es arriesgado administrar una propiedad por su cuenta por muchas razones. Algunos riesgos son: riesgo por incumplimiento de las implicaciones legales por ser dueño de un alquiler, riesgo por incumplimiento de leyes como la ley de vivienda justa, o riesgos operativos como prácticas laborales inseguras o incorrectas.
Managing a rental property the right way takes knowledge, time, and the right systems in place. If you’d rather skip the learning curve, we’re here to help. Get your free rental estimate and see what your Denver property could earn.
