Colorado Landlord Tenant Laws
Updated November 2026 Reviewed by our CHC Lobbyist Liaisons
What are your rights? Stay up to date with Colorado laws for landlords. Our team works with the Colorado Housing Coalition (CHC) at the Capitol every session, and this page tracks what passed, what failed and what it means for your rental.
Meet our Legislative Advocates
We monitor, influence and respond to bills that affect rental housing across Colorado. While not every outcome favors landlords, investors, property owners we help amend or stop harmful legislation and support policies that encourage responsible property management.
Samantha Santee
Manager of Accounting
CHC Lobbyist Liaison Chair
Ryan Bower
Senior Maintenance Coordinator
CHC Lobbyist Liaison Chair
Billy Early
General Manager
CHC Member
Crystal Horton
Marketing Manager
CHC Member
Taylor Haas
President and Managing Broker
CHC Member
ER.100089885 · EC.100006731
Lyle Haas
Owner
CHC Past President
★ Founding Member
Latest Colorado Landlord Legislation News
Colorado HB26-1106: What Colorado Property Owners Should Know About Proposed Eviction Changes
Colorado’s New Security Deposit Law: What Property Owners and Managers Need to Know (HB25-1249)
Colorado Landlord-Tenant Laws You Should Know About
Colorado Landlord Bill Library
Every landlord bill our team tracked with the Colorado Housing Coalition from 2022 to 2026, with its final outcome. Search by bill number or topic, or filter by session and status.
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB26-1013 Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS)
Confirms RUBS is allowed if allocations don't exceed actual utility charges, have no markup, exclude common areas and are clearly disclosed. Adds metering requirements for new residential properties starting July 1, 2027.
CHC: Supported -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB26-1045 Disability Housing Protections (Emotional Support & Assistance Animals)
Defines assistance and emotional support animals in Colorado law and limits blanket animal bans. Several CHC amendments were accepted.
CHC: Sought amendments -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB26-1196 Tenant Data Information
Mandatory positive credit reporting was removed. The final version covers disclosing rental application criteria and handling personal information in eviction filings.
CHC: Amended -
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB26-1106 Eviction Protections for Tenants
Would have capped daily eviction dockets, removed appeal bonds and delayed writs. Killed in House Judiciary on March 24, 2026.
CHC: Opposed -
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB26-1047 Protections for Residential Tenants
Would have added eviction notice and filing requirements and limited eviction record visibility. Killed in committee.
CHC: Opposed -
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB26-1036 Local Taxes on Vacant Residential Property
Would have let local governments tax vacant residential property after voter approval. Killed in committee.
CHC: Opposed -
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB26-1284 Requirements for Tenant Utility Billing
Proposed water submeter rules and utility billing allocation limits. Did not pass.
CHC: Sought amendments -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1249 Tenant Security Deposit Protections
New security deposit rules. Effective Jan 1, 2026.
CHC: Opposed → Neutral -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1236 Residential Tenant Screening
Changes to tenant screening rules. Effective Jan 1, 2026.
CHC: Sought amendments -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1240 Protections for Tenants with Housing Subsidies
Expands protections for voucher and subsidy holders. Effective immediately.
CHC: Amend → Oppose -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB25-020 Tenant and Landlord Law Enforcement
Expands enforcement of landlord-tenant laws. Effective Aug 6, 2025.
CHC: Amend → Oppose -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1207 Pet Ownership in Residential Housing
Pet ownership rules for rental housing. Effective Aug 6, 2025.
CHC: Sought amendments -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1168 Housing Protections for Victim-Survivors
Housing protections for victim-survivors of gender-based violence.
CHC: Amend → Neutral -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1108 Prohibitions in Rental Agreements Due to Death
Limits on rental agreement terms after a tenant's death. Effective Sept 1, 2025.
CHC: Neutral -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1090 Protections Against Deceptive Pricing Practices
All-in pricing rules that affect advertised rent and fees. Effective Jan 1, 2026.
CHC: Amend → Neutral -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1010 Prohibiting Price Gouging in Sales of Necessities
Price gouging limits on necessities, including during disasters.
CHC: Amend → Neutral -
Vetoed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1004 No Pricing Coordination Between Landlords
Would have restricted rent-pricing software. Vetoed by Governor Polis on May 29, 2025.
CHC: Opposed -
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1104 Squatting Prohibited
Would have strengthened tools against squatters. Killed in committee.
CHC: Supported -
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1196 Landlord Procedures for Removal of Tenants
Killed in committee.
CHC: Supported -
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1092 Rent Increases by Landlord to Tenant
Died in committee.
CHC: Supported -
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1235 Jury Trials for Tenant Proceedings
Would have allowed jury trials in eviction cases. Killed in committee.
CHC: Opposed -
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB25-1202 Increasing Public Awareness of Mold Health Effects
Ran out of time at the end of the session.
CHC: Sought amendments -
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB25-131 Reducing the Cost of Housing
Killed in committee.
CHC: Supported -
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB24-1098 Cause Required for Eviction of Residential Tenant
For-cause eviction requirement for most residential tenancies.
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB24-094 Safe Housing for Residential Tenants
Updates to the warranty of habitability.
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB24-1318 Modify Rental Premises for a Person with a Disability
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB24-1007 Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB24-064 Monthly Residential Eviction Data & Report
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB24-1091 Fire-Hardened Building Materials in Real Property
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB24-1051 Towing Carrier Regulation
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB24-1011 Mortgage Servicers Disburse Insurance Proceeds
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB24-005 Prohibit Landscaping Practices for Water Conservation
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB24-021 Exempt Small Communities from HOA Requirements
-
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB24-1057 Prohibit Algorithmic Devices used for Rent Setting
-
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB24-1014 Deceptive Trade Practice Significant Impact Standard
-
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB24-1078 Regulation of Community Association Managers
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB23-184 Protections for Residential Tenants
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB23-1095 Rental Agreement Prohibited Provisions
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB23-1099 Tenant Screening Documentation (Portable Screening Reports)
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB23-1068 Pet Ownership in Housing
-
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB23-1115 Repeal of the Prohibition on Local Rent Control
-
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB23-1171 Just Cause Requirement for Eviction
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB22-1137 Homeowners' Association Board Accountability and Transparency
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB22-1287 Protections for Mobile Home Park Residents
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB22-1102 Veterans and Military Status in Fair Housing
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB22-086 Homestead Exemption and Consumer Debt Protection
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB22-1040 Home Owners' Reasonable Access to Common Areas
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB22-160 Loan Program for Resident-Owned Communities
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB22-019 Access to Suppressed Court Eviction Records
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB22-059 Home Owners' Association Voting Proxy Limitations
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB22-1362 Building Greenhouse Gas Emissions
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB22-1282 The Innovative Housing Incentive Program
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB22-1071 Damages in Class Actions, Consumer Protection Act
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB22-238 2023 and 2024 Property Tax
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB22-1006 Child Care Center Property Tax Exemption
-
Became law Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB22-051 Policies to Reduce Emissions from the Built Environment
-
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB22-1239 Regulate Community Association Managers
-
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
HB22-1036 Improvement Location Certificate Real Estate Forms
-
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB22-063 Property Ownership Fairness Act
-
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB22-060 Limit HOA Fee Increases for Common Elements
-
Failed Our takeOfficial bill (opens leg.colorado.gov in a new tab)
SB22-072 Grants to Incentivize Home Use for Renters
No bills match. Try a different word or clear the filters.
Outcomes verified on leg.colorado.gov · CHC positions from the Colorado Housing Coalition · Last reviewed November 2026
Colorado Landlord Law FAQ
Looking for property management services?
Let the team that tracks these laws at the Capitol manage your rental. Get a free rental analysis and a call with one of our business development experts.
Looking for a home to rent? See our available rentals