Colorado Landlords and our clients are already seeing a number of bills being proposed during the 2023 Legislative session. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that we stay informed about the House Bills that impact our business.

Below are some bills we recommend you review and participate in finalizing.

https://www.coloradorpm.com/house-bill-23-1068-pet-ownership-in-housing/

According to section 2 of the bill, insurers cannot deny coverage based on the breed or combination of breeds of dogs that reside at the insured dwelling, but can deny coverage if there is a specific dangerous dog on the property. A dog’s breed or mixture of breeds is also prohibited from being inquired about by insurers except if the dog is known to be dangerous or has been declared dangerous.

https://www.coloradorpm.com/house-bill-23-1095-concerning-prohibiting-the-inclusion-of-certain-provisions-in-written-rental-agreements/

Prohibiting the inclusion of certain provisions in written rental agreements.

According to current law, a written rental agreement cannot include:

Liquidated damages clauses that assign costs to a party arising from an eviction notice or eviction action for a violation of the rental agreement; or
Fee-shifting clauses that award attorney fees and court costs to one party only. In a court dispute, any fee-shifting clause in a rental agreement must award attorney fees to the prevailing party.

https://www.coloradorpm.com/house-bill-23-1099-concerning-tenant-screening-documentation-for-residential-leases/

A landlord must accept from a prospective tenant a portable tenant screening report (screening report).

The prospective tenant must have requested a screening report from a consumer reporting agency (agency) within the last 30 days, and the report must include certain information about the prospective tenant. The landlord shall not charge a fee for accessing or using a screening report provided by a prospective tenant.

https://www.coloradorpm.com/house-bill-23-1115-concerning-the-repeal-of-statutory-provisions-prohibiting-local-governments-from-enacting-rent-control/

Counties and municipalities are prohibited from enacting ordinances or resolutions that would control rent on private residential property or private residential housing units under the bill. An amendment is also made to the bill in order to conform to it.

https://www.coloradorpm.com/proposed-house-bill-concerning-remote-participation-in-a-residential-eviction-filed-in-county-court/

A landlord must accept from a prospective tenant a portable tenant screening report (screening report).