Rental Property Rules in Aurora, CO (2026)
3 verified rental property rules for Aurora, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Just Cause Eviction
Colorado HB 24-1098 requires just cause for most residential evictions and lease non-renewals effective April 2024, limiting landlord terminations to enumerated reasons.
Aurora
Heavy RestrictionsColorado HB24-1098 - Cause Required for Eviction of Residential Tenant
Concerning protections for residential tenants, and, in connection therewith, requiring cause for the eviction of a residential tenant. Bill Summary: With certain exceptions, the act prohibits a landlord from evicting a residential tenant unless the landlord has cause for eviction. Cause exists only when: A tenant or lessee is guilty of an unlawful detention of real property under certain circu...
Rental Registration
Aurora requires a general business license and a lodger's license before anyone may advertise a short-term rental, plus the business license number in every listing.
Aurora Short-Term Rental License
Significant RestrictionsAurora City Code § 26-219(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise a short-term rental without: (1) Having a general business license and lodger's license issued by the city; and (2) Including their city business license number in their advertisement. (3) Utilizing the residence as the person's primary residence.
Repairs & Habitability
Aurora's Health and Housing Code (City Code Article XV) lets code officials declare any residential structure 'unfit for human habitation' when it is unsafe, unsanitary, vermin-infested, or lacks heat, water, or ventilation, and can order it vacated within 15 days.
Aurora Rental Habitability Standards
Some RestrictionsAurora City Code § 22-610 (Ord. No. 2023-15, § 2, 6-12-2023; City Code current through Ord. No. 2026-17, 5-18-2026)
A structure is unfit for human habitation whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth or contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities, running water, or other essential equipment required by...
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