Real Estate Resources

*Case Study: Short-Term Rental License Approval

Sep 27, 2022

CASE STUDY Hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts used to be the only options for a place to stay when traveling  ̶  that is, until sho...

*CASE STUDY: We Defeated HOA Bullies

Aug 25, 2021

“Home is where the heart is.” “Mi casa es su casa.” “A man’s home is his castle.” “Home, sweet home.” There are many idyllic homeowners...

5 Mistakes when Filing a Mechanics’ Lien in Colorado

May 31, 2018

For a contractor unaware, a mechanics’ lien is a useful legal tool for both securing and collecting on unpaid debt for services a...

5 Questions to Ask an Attorney Before You Hire Them

Sep 16, 2020

It’s important to hire the right attorney to represent you in your legal matter. Civil litigation attorney provides five question...

A Homeowner’s Defense to a Mechanic’s Lien

Feb 19, 2019

Mechanic’s liens are a legal tool contractors use to recover unpaid money from a homeowner for their work on a job, such as a remodelin...

Are Meth Disclosures Required in a Home Sale?

Oct 21, 2020

Before you finalize your house sale, the prospective buyer will want to know as much as possible about the property’s physical conditio...

Attention Landlords! Don’t Make This Eviction Mistake

Aug 7, 2020

If you are in the process of evicting or wanting to evict one of your tenants, make sure you don’t make this length of notice mis...

Avoid These Mechanic’s Lien Pitfalls

May 7, 2021

A mechanic’s lien is a powerful tool a contractor can use to force a client to pay. Real Estate Attorney Boyd Rolfson offers some...

Buying or Building a Home? What to Do if the Seller Cancels Your Contract.

Sep 17, 2021

In many parts of the country, like Colorado, the housing market is tight. People pay top dollar, often well above the asking price, to ...

Can a Renter Withhold Rent Due to Problems With the Property?

Aug 7, 2020

Has your tenant claimed a breach of the warranty of habitability? There are a couple things that need to happen before your tenant can ...

Can an Attorney Save You in a Real Estate Transaction?

Nov 13, 2020

Real Estate transactions can be difficult and stressful for anyone. Why not skip the madness and hire an attorney? Civil Litigation Att...

Can I Sue Colorado Seller for Failure to Disclose Defects?

Jul 24, 2019

Moving into a new home is an exciting time. That is until you discover a problem the seller never informed you about. State and federal...

Can I Sue My Contractor for Doing Unpermitted Work?

Dec 14, 2022

When you had your kitchen remodeled, you hoped it would add great value when you decided to sell your home. Now it’s the reason you can...

Can I Sue My Contractor for Overcharging?

Dec 25, 2022

You chose the lowest bidder for your home renovation project. A prudent move, so you thought. Then how come you’ve been billed twice as...

Changes to Eviction Possession Hearings Create Problems for Landlords

Dec 1, 2021

The evictions process recently got more difficult for landlords. Tighter timelines for the eviction possession hearings mean landlords ...

Choosing A Colorado Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Aug 15, 2018

>Whether you are a property owner wanting to lease a building or a business owner seeking to secure a location from which to operate...

Choosing A Residential Real Estate Attorney

Aug 15, 2018

There are many reasons you may need the services of a residential real estate attorney. But, you don’t want to call up just any name in...

Choosing the Right Colorado Land Use Attorney

Dec 6, 2018

Misunderstandings over zoning, easements, boundary disputes, and land development can lead to significant financial losses and bitter f...

Civil Trespassing: Did You Know Water Can Trespass on Your Property?

Feb 19, 2021

Most of us know the general definition of trespassing. No Trespassing signs or teenagers exploring an abandoned private property probab...

Colorado Commercial Evictions: Things Every Commercial Landlord and Tenant Should Know

Aug 10, 2018

Learn why a strong and effective lease is critical and when you might need to evict a problem tenant.

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Colorado For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Lawyer Talks About Selling Without a Realtor

Aug 10, 2018

A FSBO can save you a lot of money. We can help you do it right.

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Colorado Homeowners Association Lawyers

Oct 12, 2022

In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature made significant changes to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA), the comprehensi...

Colorado Landlords and Marijuana

Aug 10, 2018

Know your rights as a landlord or tenant regarding marijuana, and how its use or cultivation may be restricted by a lease.

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Colorado Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities

Dec 6, 2018

Landlord-tenant disputes are common. Fortunately, most could be avoided simply by both parties being aware of their respective rights a...

Colorado Landlords Can Resume Evictions

Sep 2, 2021

Updated Oct. 5, 2021. Circumstances may change. Landlords nationwide can resume evictions after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Bide...

Colorado Property Managers: Our Property Management Lawyers Want You to Learn From These Mistakes!

Oct 5, 2017

In a recent press release, the Colorado Real Estate Commission announced the suspension of a Colorado Springs property manager’s real e...

Colorado Property Rights: Solving Ownership Disputes, Title Issues and Partition Actions

Aug 15, 2018

Do you need to quiet title or partition real estate in Colorado? Our attorneys can help settle property disputes.

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Colorado Security Deposit Laws

Oct 24, 2022

The facts and circumstances vary for each security deposit dispute. Know your rights.

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Commercial Leases in Colorado: 20 Things You Should Know

Aug 28, 2018

Commercial leases are often long and complex documents. It’s important to know what you are getting into before signing.

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Contractor Damaged Your Property?

Dec 15, 2021

If your contractor damaged your property instead of improving it, you may be able to recover money for the damage. If you find yourself...

Contractor’s Guide to Mechanic’s Liens in Colorado

Jul 31, 2018

You have one chance to record and foreclose on a mechanics lien. Get it right. Hire a professional to help you.

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Dealing with a Difficult Contractor: What Kind of Lawyer Do You Need?

Dec 13, 2022

The new addition on your home wasn’t supposed to feel like a subtraction. However, due to hiring the wrong contractor, your long-term i...

Dealing With Neighbors & Boundary Disputes in Colorado

Oct 11, 2022

What you need to know about resolving property boundary issues.

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Defeated Illegal Eviction by The Grand Apartments

Oct 5, 2022

Signing a lease for a new apartment is exciting. Moving to a new place comes with a pretty big to-do list — but one item likely missing...

Denver Residential Rental Licensing Requirements

Mar 1, 2023

By 2024, all landlords who rent out residential property in the City and County of Denver must get a local license. Failure to do so ca...

Denver’s Short Term Rental Law Strikes Again

Sep 12, 2019

Just last month, another Denver resident, high-profile immigration attorney Aaron Elinoff, was arrested on the charge of “attempting to...

Disclosure of Material Defects and Adverse Facts in Colorado – Brokers Caught in the Middle

Nov 30, 2017

Our Colorado Real Estate and Failure to Disclose Lawyers Discuss Broker Disclosure Issues So, your client has told you about his previo...

Displaying Flags and Signs in an HOA Community

Apr 8, 2022

Colorado law now prohibits homeowners associations from restricting you from displaying flags or signs on your property in most instanc...

Do You Have A Case?

Aug 13, 2018

Litigation is complex and unpredictable. Consult an attorney before filing a lawsuit.

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Does Mold Make Your Rental Property Uninhabitable?

May 11, 2020

It’s important for landlords to know what makes a rental property uninhabitable. This article touches on whether mold can make a ...

Don Eby Talks Colorado Real Estate Contracts on Money Talk Radio

Sep 11, 2017

Robinson & Henry, P.C. Partner and Lead Real Estate Attorney Don Eby recently joined David Hosterman and Joe Massey for the Mile Hi...

Enforcing a Mechanic’s Lien

Jun 15, 2021

Enforcing a mechanic’s lien is often the last resort for a contractor whose client failed to pay for a home remodeling or repair ...

Eviction Attorney Don Eby Interviewed by ABC 7 News

Aug 25, 2016

Eviction Attorney Don Eby was interviewed by ABC 7 News after a man received a warning from his landlord saying that he would be evicte...

Eviction Lawyers Insights: What Colorado Landlords Should Know About Evictions

Sep 30, 2022

Evicting a resident can be a stressful experience. Understanding the process is essential.

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Eviction Timelines and How They Vary

Apr 6, 2021

Landlords always ask our eviction attorneys: how long before the eviction forces tenants out of my rental property? Even though evictio...

Fight the Lien on Your Home

Jan 4, 2023

It can be unnerving to discover you have a lien on your house. The good news is, there are ways to fight a lien on your home. This arti...

Find Out if Your HOA is Power Hungry

Aug 16, 2021

If you own a house or townhome, there’s a good chance you belong to a homeowner’s association. Robinson & Henry’s...

HOA Targeting You? Here’s What You Can Do

Feb 17, 2021

Living in a house and being part of a neighborhood can be great until it begins to feel like your HOA is nitpicking everything you do. ...

Homebuyers! Undisclosed Defects Do Not Have To Result In A Money Pit

Oct 5, 2020

One common mistake new homebuyers make is assuming that everything in their house will work perfectly because it’s brand new to them. D...

Homeowners Can Use Their HOA’s Insurance

Apr 15, 2022

If you live in a community regulated by a Homeowner’s Association, then you’re familiar with that extra payment you make each mon...

How a Litigation Attorney Can Help You

Aug 27, 2018

You open your door and the next thing you know someone is handing you a summons and complaint. You’re being sued! What should you do no...

How an Attorney Can Help with an HOA Dispute

Nov 13, 2020

Civil Litigation Attorney briefly explains how an attorney may be able to help you with your HOA dispute. Need an Attorney? Give us a c...

How Can I Make the Most of My Eviction Case Assessment?

Oct 24, 2022

It’s tough to know how to prepare for something you’ve never done before, including meeting with an eviction attorney. This...

How COVID Changes a Landlord’s Right to Demand Rent

Jul 8, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things, including whether landlords can demand payment from tenants who are behind on rent. ...

How Do I Get a Zoning Variance in Colorado?

Oct 17, 2022

If you own real estate, you may wish to change a property’s zoning if the existing zoning does not allow your intended or desired use o...

How do I safeguard myself against service animal fraud?

Dec 14, 2022

It’s tough to describe the bond between a person and his/her service animal. A blind person may rely on a service dog to navigate...

How Insurance Works When It’s Not Your Fault

Dec 1, 2021

You should use your insurance when it’s not your fault. Yes, you read that correctly. Robinson & Henry Lead Litigation Attorn...

How to Deal With a Bad Contractor

Sep 23, 2022

You should be able to trust your contractor to create the kitchen of your dreams or perform emergency repairs on your office. When a ba...

How to Enforce a Mechanic’s Lien

Mar 23, 2021

A good contractor can turn a home from old to bold with a solid remodeling plan. And for the most part, an experienced crew can carry o...

How to Find Vital Information About Your Foreclosure

Aug 7, 2020

If your home is going into foreclosure, it can be frustrating not knowing everything you need to know. Luckily there are ways to find f...

How to Get Your HOA Assessment Reduced

May 4, 2020

Millions of people are falling behind on their bills due to losing their job or taking pay cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A common ...

How to Get Your HOA Rules Enforced

Apr 30, 2020

Get Your Neighbors to Follow the HOA Rules When neighbors break HOA covenants, it can negatively affect you and your property value. Yo...

How to Manage Bad Neighbors

Jun 1, 2020

Most of us want to live peacefully among our neighbors. But what happens when you have someone who isn’t so pleasant living next ...

How to Prepare for Court

Jul 19, 2018

Court can be challenging, frightening and highly emotional. Our attorneys will be by your side to support, defend and fight for you.

How to Remove Someone from a Property Title

Jul 21, 2021

After death or a divorce, people often want to know how to remove someone from a property title. This question often arises when itR...

How to Sell Your Home Without Getting Sued Later

Sep 18, 2020

Plenty of things can go wrong during the home selling process. But did you know there are home sellers who get sued after their home is...

How YOU Can Make Change Within Your HOA

Sep 15, 2020

Homeowners Associations can be extraordinarily frustrating, especially when the HOA board does not address your concerns. It is possibl...

If You’re Ready to Sue Over Poor Workmanship

Dec 14, 2022

When you hire professionals to build on your property, you expect professional results. You expect that remodeled kitchen or brand new ...

Infographic: For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Can Save You Money

Aug 14, 2018

For sale by owner (FSBO) can be a smart option. Our infographic explains why.

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Is it Time to Pursue Real Estate Litigation?

Oct 10, 2022

Real estate is not just about the buying, selling, and leasing of property. It’s about building and sustaining wealth. Many people inve...

Is it Worth it to Sue My Bad Contractor?

Dec 25, 2022

The last thing you want during a major project is to get tied down in litigation against a bad contractor. Unfortunately, poor workmans...