Rental Property Rules in Lakewood, CO (2026)
1 verified rental property rules for Lakewood, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Repairs & Habitability
Lakewood landlords must supply heat to rented dwelling and sleeping units from October 31 through May 31, keeping habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms at a minimum 68°F under the city's local amendment to the IPMC.
Lakewood Rental Heat Supply Duty
Some RestrictionsLakewood Municipal Code § 14.19.040(C)(1) (amending IPMC § 602.3)
602.3 Heat Supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 31st to May 31st to maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F (20° C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.
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