Colorado Standard Residential Lease Agreement

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A Colorado standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that defines the terms and conditions of renting residential real estate. The parties are typically bound to the agreement for a period of one year and have the option to negotiate an extension or renewal at the lease term.

Colorado Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Colorado standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that defines the terms and conditions of renting residential real estate. The parties are typically bound to the agreement for a period of one year and have the option to negotiate an extension or renewal at the lease term.

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A Colorado standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that defines the terms and conditions of renting residential real estate. The parties are typically bound to the agreement for a period of one year and have the option to negotiate an extension or renewal at the lease term.

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Rental Application – This application form allows landlords to gather important personal information, rental history, and consent for background and credit checks on potential tenants.

Required Disclosures (1)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – This disclosure form must be provided to tenants who rent property that was constructed before 1978.[1]
  2. Radon Disclosure (PDF) – All tenants must receive a radon disclosure document that states whether the property was tested for radon, includes a radon brochure from the CDPHE, and contains the warning statement outlined in Colorado statutes.[2]

Security Deposit Laws

  • Maximum Amount ($) – No statutory limit.
  • Returning to Tenant – 1 month.[3]

Rent Grace Period

Colorado has a seven-day grace period before late fees apply.[4]

Landlord Resources

Sources

  1. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  2. § 38-12-803
  3. § 38-12-103(1)
  4. § 38-12-105(1)(a)