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For landlords, security deposits are a key risk-management tool, but Colorado law imposes strict limits on how these funds are handled. As of January 1, 2026, new rules under HB25-1249 change how security deposits are defined, documented, and returned. These updates increase landlord obligations and raise the stakes for getting it wrong.

Colorado’s scenic landscapes mesmerize natives and transplants alike. Yet beneath the majestic views lies a complex geological makeup that poses notable challenges to a home’s foundation stability. High concentrations of smectite-group clay minerals cause Colorado’s soil to expand and contract, a geological phenomenon known as expansive soil.

If you’re a Colorado resident working on your estate plan or a personal representative newly tasked with settling a loved one’s affairs, you need accurate information—not antiquated beliefs.