Colorado Rights for Tenants Lawyers

Fair Housing
Several federal and state laws require that landlords provide fair housing to prospective renters. The policy of fair housing in the United States came from the anti-discrimination movements of the 1960s. Adequate housing is essential to a person’s ability to live comfortably and work hard. In order to contribute to society, people, regardless of their race, sex, national … more
How to Deal With Being Evicted
For many tenants, the first response to a threatened eviction is one of concern, fear and even anger. There is no doubt that an eviction is a stressful event. However, tenants should know that they have certain rights and that state laws require certain procedures to be followed that may give them additional time to find a new place to live or even prevent an eviction. Know Your Tenant … more

How To Break a Lease
A lease is a contract between a tenant and a landlord that allows a tenant to live in a residence for a certain amount of time for a certain amount of money. If a tenant wishes to break their lease normally they must have good cause or have found someone else to rent the unit. Otherwise they may still be required to pay rent. However, if you do move out the landlord is … more
How To Fight an Eviction
An eviction may only occur after a landlord has been granted a court order. Until the order is granted a landlord may not physically remove a tenant, bar a tenant from entering the premises or attempt to remove any of the tenant’s property. These are some of the steps a tenant can take to protect themselves from being evicted. Proper notice to vacate If you do not have a … more

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