3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Denver County, Colorado.
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Denver does not have rent control. C.R.S. §38-12-301 preempts local rent control statewide in Colorado. Landlords may set market rents with proper notice.
Denver follows Colorado HB 24-1098 just-cause eviction law (effective April 2024). Landlords must state a permitted cause for non-renewal or eviction of residential tenants who have lived in the unit more than 12 months.
HB24-1098 Cause Required for Eviction of Residential Tenant
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 o...
Denver requires a Residential Rental Property License for ALL long-term rentals under DRMC Chapter 38 Article IV. Single-family/duplex deadline was Jan 1, 2024; multi-unit deadline Jan 1, 2023. Fee: $50 per property plus $5 per unit; 4-year term.
1 cities in Denver County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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