In general, Colorado landlord tenant law is landlord-friendly. Colorado’s population is estimated at 5,557,000. Denver and Colorado Springs are among the state’s most populous cities. The Denver metropolitan area is estimated to have 649,654 residents, 30% of whom are renters.
Are rental agreements required in Colorado?
What is a landlord responsible for in Colorado?
According to Colorado’s landlord tenant laws, landlords have the right to: Ask for a security deposit prior to allowing tenants to rent their property. Receive rent payments when due. Enter a tenant’s rental to make important repairs, with advanced notice.
What are the general lease provisions in Colorado?
- The names of both the owner and lessee (landlord and tenant, respectively)
- The conditions of occupancy
- An adequate description of the leased premises
- The term of the lease
- Who is liable for utility expenses
- The amount of rent
- The date rent is due
- Penalties for late rent payments
- Landlord’s responsibilities
- Tenant’s responsibilities
- Any specific use prohibitions (i.e. pets & smoking)
What is the difference between a lease and a rental agreement?
Are there any unenforceable provisions in Colorado?
- Requiring the tenant to waive habitability
- The right for landlords to evict tenants and their personal property without following the eviction process as required under Colorado law
- For the tenant to consent to eviction without a 3-Day Notice, as required by the Colorado statute, due to non-payment of rent or for any other reason.
Is a lease agreement a legal document?
The Colorado lease agreement is a legal document that property landlords use to make a legally binding contract with their tenants. With the agreement, both parties can specify the rent and state the responsibilities. Both landlord and tenant will be bound to the terms of the agreement until the lease end date.
