Democratic-backed tenant bills improve eviction protections A landlord like Page Pulver and a tenant like Trudy Carra-deSalero are at the center of Colorado lawmakers' debate over renters' rights. The Coffman House, a 46-unit rooming house in downtown Longmont, is owned by Pulver. In the 1930s, the property served as a hospital built in 1902 by Dickens' grandson, and she has poured hundreds of … [Continue reading...]

As part of the new bill, landlords will instead be reimbursed for pet damage through a state fund. It's not hard to find a Colorado renter who is also a pet owner. "Having him in the apartment is pretty essential to my day and well-being," Blake Steinmetz said about his dog. It is common for renters to pay pet rent along with a pet deposit in order to keep their pets with them. "It's a lot. … [Continue reading...]

When presented with their first emotional support animal letter, landlords may be caught off guard, so here are some options to consider. Landlords may not anticipate many challenges until they face them in reality when owning a rental property. Some landlords may not think about certain kinds of insurance until it's too late, or value community outreach until tenants leave online … [Continue reading...]