A requirement to specify whether a form relates to a land surveyor's inspection of real estate in certain real estate commission-approved forms. BILL SUMMARY As part of the bill, the real estate commission is required to promulgate rules requiring that certain commission-approved forms for closing statements inform buyers or tenants whether a real estate transaction is based on a land survey … [Continue reading...]
Colorado Landlord Laws for Property Owners
These articles covers Colorado landlord laws, rental regulations, and proposed legal changes that impact property owners and real estate investors. Helping landlords stay compliant, reduce legal risk, and protect rental investments statewide.
HB22-1006 Child Care Center Property Tax Exemption
BILL SUMMARY To qualify for the property tax exemption for property that is used as an integral part of a child care center, the act repeals the requirement that the property must be owned for charitable purposes and not for private gain or corporate profit and that it must be irrevocably dedicated to a charitable purpose. The act specifies that only the operator's use of the property is to be … [Continue reading...]
HB22-1218 Resource Efficiency Buildings Electric Vehicles
During the construction of a building, resource efficiency is an important consideration. As part of the act, contractors are required to offer certain resource efficiency options when constructing certain buildings. The following requirements also apply to certain new commercial buildings and multifamily residences: Buildings with floor space of at least 25,000 square feet or 40,000 … [Continue reading...]
Fence Laws in Colorado
The most common problem you may encounter as a homeowner is a neighbor dispute. Fences are one of the most common issues that lead to tension between neighbors. Being proactive and learning Colorado Fence Laws will reduce the likelihood of getting into an argument with a neighbor. It will not only benefit you in the end, but will also save you thousands of dollars in court costs if you decide to … [Continue reading...]
Colorado Landlord Tenant Law
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. In the following section, we'll explore Colorado laws, as well as the laws governing Denver and Colorado Springs … [Continue reading...]
A Guide to Squatter Rights- What Landlords Absolutely Need to Know
If you're a landlord who has recently discovered the presence of unknown tenants living in one of your properties, you're probably wondering what to do next. Is this trespassing? Can you simply kick them out? The answer is not quite so simple, assuming these unexpected tenants are squatters. We tend to think of squatters in basic, colloquial terms: people who have moved into a property they … [Continue reading...]
