tenant protections
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Colorado lawmakers vote to require mediation before eviction for tenants on government aid
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An effort to require mediation between landlords and tenants before landlords can file for eviction, if the tenant receives certain financial assistance, passed its last major legislative hurdle on Saturday. Under House Bill 1120, mediation would involve a landlord and tenant meeting together with a neutral third party to discuss a voluntary settlement in lieu of…
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Caps on rental income requirements, security deposits sent to Polis for approval
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A bill seeking to qualify low-income Coloradans for much more rental housing passed its final legislative vote on Saturday and now only needs the governor’s approval to become law. Most landlords require tenants to earn at least three times the amount they charge for rent. In 2022, the average monthly cost of a one-bedroom apartment…
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Lawmakers advance caps on rental income requirements, security deposits in Colorado
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Coloradans with low incomes could qualify for much more rental housing under a new bill making its way through the state legislature. Most landlords require tenants to earn at least three times the amount they charge for rent. In 2022, the average monthly cost of a one-bedroom apartment in Colorado was $1,364. That means tenants…
