Bed bug infestations in Boulder rentals are a habitability defect under the city's rental-licensing program (BRC §10-3) and Colorado's warranty of habitability (CRS §38-12-503). Landlords must remediate after written tenant notice.
Boulder requires every long-term rental to be licensed under BRC §10-3 and to meet International Property Maintenance Code habitability standards as adopted by the city. Bed bugs are treated as a habitability defect. Under Colorado's warranty of habitability (CRS §38-12-503), a tenant who gives a landlord written notice triggers a duty to begin remediation within 96 hours if the condition materially affects health. Boulder rental-housing inspectors can verify infestations during license inspections or on complaint. Tenants must allow access for treatment and follow preparation instructions; otherwise they may be charged for failed treatments. The BRC Right to Counsel pilot can connect low-income tenants with legal aid for habitability disputes.
Failure to remediate a confirmed bed bug infestation after written notice can support rent withholding, repair-and-deduct, lease termination, and rental-license enforcement, including license suspension by the city.
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