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Provisions a Landlord Should Exclude from Their Lease
Colorado has enacted many new laws that prohibit landlords from including certain provisions within a lease. The Ceglian Law, PC Colorado Landlord Lease Package has this covered. Since 2020, Colorado has passed numerous laws that restrict or prohibit certain provisions in leases or require them to be worded in a...
Continue ReadingIn Colorado, Do I Need an Attorney to Draft My Residential Property Lease?
For Licensed Brokers: Yes - Colorado law requires that an attorney draft your lease. The lease must include an attorney-drafting disclosure. For Property Owners that Self-Manage: While it is not legally required to use an attorney drafted lease, it is very risky to use outdated form leases or basic lease...
Continue ReadingWhat are Best Practices for Residential Landlord Lease Drafting?
When drafting your lease for a rental property, it is essential to follow some tips to ensure your rights are protected. As a landlord, one of the best ways to protect your rights and best interests is to have a properly drafted lease agreement. Having a strong lease in place...
Continue ReadingWhat Kinds of Provisions Should a Landlord Include in a Lease?
Landlords can protect themselves by including certain provisions within their leases. In Colorado, lease agreements are important documents that outline the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. An agreement that is properly drafted can help ensure a smooth relationship between landlords and their tenants. Below are a few...
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We represent landlords and property management companies in eviction cases and other legal disputes. Ceglian Law has provided sound legal representation in the areas of residential and commercial real estate, construction, insurance, leasing and property management, asset protection, homeowners associations, and civil disputes for over 10 years. You Need Trusted...
Continue ReadingNew Habitability Law with Deadlines
The habitability laws in Colorado have changed, and it is critical that all landlords understand them. Colorado has had Warranty of Habitability laws for several years, but local tenants’ rights advocates believed they did not contain enough landlord liability. As of May 3, 2024, a new law was established that...
Continue ReadingWhat are the Landlord Bed Bug Laws in Colorado?
If you are a landlord in Colorado, you have many responsibilities. Our Colorado landlord-tenant lawyer outlines what you need to know about bed bug laws. If you are the landlord of any rental unit, it is your legal obligation to understand the landlord bed bug laws in Colorado. If you...
Continue ReadingWhat is the Source of Income Discrimination Law?
Colorado has significantly changed its source of income discrimination laws, and it is critical that all landlords understand these changes. The fight against Colorado’s discrimination in housing is ongoing. While legal protections that ban income-based discrimination have been in place since January 2021, there are still complaints of discrimination today....
Continue ReadingWhy Does a Landlord Need a Lease?
As a landlord in Colorado, you have rights and responsibilities, and taking each of these seriously is the surest means of protecting your investment. A primary component of this is your lease, which should never be an afterthought or merely something that you throw together because it’s required by law....
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Radon Level Law?
If you are a landlord in Colorado, it’s important to know the state’s radon-level law, which directly affects your responsibilities as a landlord. The bottom line is that –as a landlord– you have primary rights and responsibilities, and the better you understand each, the better prepared you’ll be to protect...
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