Typically, opting for a portable screening report is more advantageous for a tenant in Colorado. This approach allows you to pay a single fee for a report that can be submitted to multiple landlords. It not only streamlines the application process but also can be more cost-effective since you're not paying separate application fees for each propert...
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Under Colorado law, when it comes to deducting for repairs from a security deposit, landlords must navigate carefully to ensure compliance with the law. Specifically, if you, as a landlord, have undertaken repairs yourself following a tenant's move-out, charging for your time can be a nuanced issue and you must tread carefully or you could find yo...
Read moreWithout having the opportunity to read the specific court order or knowing all the details surrounding your case, it's challenging to provide a definitive answer on whether you need to go back to court to have your deposit applied towards the $4200 you've been ordered to pay. Typically, the process and expectations for fulfilling a court order, in...
Read moreBased on the information provided and the circumstances you've described, it appears you may have grounds to pursue a negligent security claim against your landlord. Given the repeated complaints about security issues that were ignored and the eventual violent attack you suffered, the situation may fall under the legal precedent set by cases like
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Evicting a roommate, especially one not on the lease, can be tricky, and the "best route" depends on multiple factors. The following are some general guidelines, but given your situation I would recommend speaking with an eviction attorney. In Colorado, even with a verbal agreement, self-eviction methods (such as changing the locks) are illegal.
Read moreIn Colorado, a notice to quit must be signed by the landlord, the landlord's agent, or the landlord's attorney.
Read moreIt is unclear if the eviction was legal or not from your question, and many more facts are needed to be able to properly advise you. Under C.R.S. 38-12-510, it is unlawful for a landlord to remove or exclude a tenant from there dwelling without resorting to court process. A landlord has no duty to but may choose to store or maintain your personal ...
Read moreAssuming you do not have ownership in the house, an adult child residing in their parents home is considered either a tenant or a trespasser. From your question, it appears that you were permitted to reside in the house, and therefore would be considered a tenant.
Read moreUnder Colorado law, if you've given a 90-day notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy for a single-family house and the tenants do not vacate the property, becoming holdovers, you have specific rights and remedies. First, it's worth noting that Colorado law generally requires only a 21-day notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy, so your 9...
Read moreIf your lease agreement with the tenants specifies a specific notice requirement in the lease, then you must give the tenants the notice specified. Note, however, that the notice must run to the end of the month. So, if your lease requires a 30 day notice and today is September 7th, the earliest the tenants could be required to move out would be Oc...
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