Residential landlord-tenant relationships were impacted by several bills passed by the Colorado General Assembly during its 2023 session. Several of these bills (but not all) were signed by Governor Polis into law. Residential lease agreement templates may need to be updated in light of these new laws. In other cases, landlords and property managers will have to adjust the way they conduct … [Continue reading...]
Housing affordability a serious concern in states facing severe shortages
As house prices rise, making housing unaffordable to many, governors in Colorado, Massachusetts and New York are recognizing that they must play an important role in keeping up with demand. State governors need to take action to increase the housing stock in their states. A few initiatives to increase Colorado's housing supply were outlined in Colorado Governor Jared Polis' … [Continue reading...]
HB23-1171 IS KILLED IN THE SENATE UNDER DEADLINES
The Colorado Landlord Legislative Coalition is celebrating! In the days leading up to the end of the legislative session, our group played a huge role in the battle against HB23-1171 Just Cause Eviction, which effectively died. Since Sunday was a full day, the bill was not heard for its first Senate vote, and the legislative session ended Monday, there was not enough time for … [Continue reading...]
HB23-1171 Just Cause Requirement Eviction Of Residential Tenant
HB-1171 Just Cause Evictions was introduced in the Senate on Friday. It is scheduled for committee hearing on Tuesday. This is one of the worst risks for our investments to come up this session. Please email committee members ASAP. A link to the committee list is below. If you can, testify! BILL SUMMARY The bill prohibits a landlord from evicting a residential tenant … [Continue reading...]
Tenants can be asked about their criminal histories by landlords, says the court
The court reversed part of a lower court decision and upheld part of it, allowing landlords to ask about tenants' criminal histories. According to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Seattle's Fair Chance Housing Ordinance violates the First Amendment right to free speech. According to the appeals court, the Ordinance was not narrowly drawn to meet the stated goals of the City. The appeals … [Continue reading...]
SB23-184 Protections For Residential Tenants
Concerning protections for residential tenants, and, in connection therewith, prohibiting a landlord from considering certain information relating to a prospective tenant's income or rental history, establishing a maximum amount that a landlord can require as a security deposit, allowing tenants to pay security deposits in installments, and allowing a tenant to assert as an affirmative defense in … [Continue reading...]
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