In this section, you’ll find information about being a renter, including your rights, responsibilities, what landlords can consider, evictions, and more.
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Get the facts! See House Bill 2019-1106
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In 2019 Colorado passed a law concerning application fees for prospective tenants. We link directly to the legislation for the bill (HB19-1106) so you can get the facts yourself. This new law made it illegal for a landlord to charge a prospective tenant a fee for an application that is more than the actual amount it costs the landlord to conduct the service. THE BILL ALSO INCLUDES LANGUAGE ABOUT CRIMINAL RECORDS, CREDIT HISTORIES, AND RENTAL HISTORIES! Landlords may not consider any rental or credit history beyond 7 years immediately preceding the date of an application. Landlords may also not consider an arrest record from any time, AND may not consider ANY conviction that occurred more than 5 years before the date of the application EXCEPT for convictions and deferred judgments involving methamphetamine, the requirement to register as a sex offender, and any offense classified as homicide or stalking.
More Infoeviction, landlord/tenant, renting, Warranty of Habitability Act
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Colorado Apartment Association provides The Colorado Renter's Guide, which include information for renters. Click on Rights and Responsibilities to learn about Colorado's Warranty of Habitability Act of 2008 which gives you legal protection if the place you rent becomes uninhabitable or hazardous.
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2100 Broadway, Denver CO 80205
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Denver
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless provides Get Help, a section on their website where you can get help applying for housing. Click on the website link to go to a page where you can get started applying for housing for families, adults without children, adults with mental illness, afforadable housing, and other housing options in the Denver metro area.
More Infocivil lawsuit, civil lawyer, Colorado Legal Services, eviction, eviction help, eviction lawyer, landlord/tenant, legal services, tenant rights
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Colorado Legal Services is a nonprofit that provides information and help with civil matters to low and moderate income people in Colorado. They have 13 locations across the state. Click on their website to see the topics, including Housing, which includes landlord/tenant issues and eviction. Scroll down the home page for information about eligibility and office locations.
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Denver
Colorado Poverty Law Project helps low-income individuals with free legal services, housing navigation, and advocacy to fight evictions and housing injustice. Use the Get Help button on their website to request help. Their online intake form is available in English and Spanish, and they do not charge for their services. They do not take walk-ins or post their phone number, but they can conduct an intake by phone if requested.
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The Community Economic Defense Project was founded in March of 2020 to respond to urgent questions about housing. They work to pair volunteer lawyers with tenants who need advice or legal representation, provide tenants with guidance on how to navigate challenging situations, and evaluate the potential impact of the emerging housing crisis. Click on Get Help.
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The Denver Metro Fair Housing Center (DMFHC) is a nonprofit that works on the issue of housing discrimination based on protected class status (race, national origin, disability, gender, religion, and familial status).
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If you are a renter or homeowner in Denver and need assistance with paying rent and/or utilities, including Denver Water and Xcel Energy, you may be eligible for rent and utility assistance through Denver’s Temporary Rent & Utility Assistance Program. Click on the link to learn more.
More InfoWhat You Need to Know About Evictions in Colorado Right Now
Colorado Newsline publishes Guide: What You Need to Know About Evictions in Colorado Right Now. Click on the website link below.
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FixMyRental.org can help renters and landlords resolve a rental issue. The website will help you learn about the law, send a letter to your landlord, and help you with next steps. Click on the link below to get started.
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A website with extensive resources for renters in Colorado
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Renters Avenue provides information and access to hundreds of community resources in one location. From matters regarding housing to the legalities of being a renter.
More Infoeviction, landlord/tenant, LGBTQ, youth
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Denver
The Residential Landlord Tenant Guide helps Denver area renters understand their rights as a renter. The guide includes information for youth, aging adults, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities.
More InfoCOVID-19 Eviction Defense Project released a summary of tenants' rights as of Oct. 1, 2021. Click on the pdf below for their document.
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Videos about Talking to a Landlord About Issues
The Justice Center provides educational videos about how to speak with a landlord. They have many other videos besides the one featured above. Click on the link below to see videos about security deposits, service animals, evictions, modifications, and more.
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