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Colorado Tenant & Rental Guide

Colorado has tightened tenant protections since 2021, including caps on move-in fees, restrictions on rent increases for mobile homes, and a 60-day deposit return requirement.

Overview

Major metros: Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder. Greystar, BH Management, and Lincoln Property Company are the largest operators in Denver.

Tenant law cheat sheet

  • Security deposits. Deposit must be returned within 60 days unless the lease specifies a shorter period (max 60).
  • Rent increases. 60+ days' written notice required for any rent increase on a month-to-month tenancy.
  • Move-in fees. Move-in fees capped at one month's rent. Hidden fees not disclosed up front are unenforceable.

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