Rental Property Rules in Arvada, CO

If you live in Arvada or are thinking about moving there, rental property rules are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Arvada has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of rental property rules, and some of them might surprise you.

Repairs & Habitability

Arvada's property maintenance code requires rental dwellings to maintain at least 68°F in every habitable room, bathroom, and toilet room. Landlords must supply heat from September 1 through May 1 each year, and cooking appliances can't be used as a substitute heat source.

Key details: Minimum temperature: 68°F in habitable rooms, bathrooms. Heating season: September 1 to May 1. Prohibited heat source: Cooking appliances. Governing sections: Code §§ 18-526, 18-527 (I.P.M.C. §§ 602.2-.3). Max fine: $2,650 per offense (Code § 1-5).

Heat and habitability violations fall under Arvada's general penalty, Code § 1-5: a fine up to $2,650.00, imprisonment up to 364 days, or both, in Arvada Municipal Court, with each day a rental sits below the 68°F minimum during heating season counted as a separate offense.

Just Cause Eviction

Arvada follows state landlord-tenant law for evictions. Landlords must follow proper notice procedures but may not need to state cause for non-renewal of month-to-month tenancies in most cases.

The Bottom Line

Arvada's rental property rules rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Arvada is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Arvada can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, which shows when its source was last checked.