What 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 your investment and your legal rights. An important aspect of this is having a well-developed lease in place, and an experienced Colorado real estate attorney can help you with that.
What Is Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is increasingly dangerous at high levels. There is, however, no escaping radon – it’s everywhere all at once, including both indoors and outdoors. The federal government establishes the point at which the level of radon experienced in one’s home crosses the line into dangerous territory.
What Is the Radon Level Law in Colorado?
The State of Colorado recently passed a bill that requires those who are selling homes as well as landlords to provide buyers or renters with specific written notices regarding radon as well as a current copy of the radon brochure that is published by the state. This requirement is based on every tenant’s need to know the risk associated with radon and is designed to provide them with advice regarding radon testing and mitigation.
What This Means for You as a Landlord
As a landlord, you’re required to include specific information about radon testing at the residential property in your lease agreement, including:
- Whether or not a radon test has been conducted on the property
- The most current reports regarding radon concentrations within the dwelling
- A description of any radon concentrations detected and of any remediation or mitigation performed
- Relevant information about any radon removal system that you have in place
Additionally, if excessive radon is ultimately identified in a specific dwelling, you – as the landlord – have only 180 days to take the reasonable actions necessary to adequately address the concern. Failure to live up to these responsibilities can lead to a voided lease agreement.
Using a lease that was specifically created by a seasoned Colorado real estate attorney to address the state’s specific expectations can afford you the peace of mind you’re looking for.
Taking Risks with the Lease Can Lead to Problems for Colorado Landlords
As a landlord, your rental property or properties reflect a financial investment, and protecting your legal rights in relation to this investment is key. The rental agreement –or lease– you employ can make a significant difference in how well-protected you are. At Ceglian Law, we have proudly served Colorado for more than ten years. We appreciate the legal intricacies of leases, and in response, we offer a lease package that can help lock in your rights and carefully address your responsibilities. Our lease products are both rigorous and comprehensive, and we encourage you to learn more by reaching out and contacting us online or calling us at 720-900-4798 today.