Need help with a landlord-tenant issue?
Disagreements between landlords and tenants can be difficult to navigate, especially when they involve lease violations, rent payments, property condition concerns, security deposits, or ongoing communication issues. When these situations come up, landlords may need clear information and reliable resources to help them respond appropriately.
Colorado Housing Connects can help landlords explore available options and connect with helpful support. Housing navigators can provide housing information and referrals to mediation and other resources that may help address landlord-tenant concerns. To get started, call 1-844-926-6632 to speak with a housing navigator.
Landlord Help
Common landlord-tenant concerns
Some landlord-tenant issues are easily resolved by problem-solving with at tenant to find a win-win solution. However, depending on the kind of landlord-tenant issue that comes up, a landlord may have certain legal liabilities.
Common concerns renters may experience include:
Learning about your rights and understanding possible resolution options can help you take the next steps toward resolving the issue.
Landlord-Tenant Mediation Services
Colorado Housing Connects and Brothers Redevelopment offer no-cost mediation services to help renters and landlords resolve disputes outside of court. Mediation provides a neutral space for both parties to discuss concerns and work toward mutually agreed solutions.
Mediation can often help prevent conflicts from escalating and may reduce the risk of eviction proceedings.
Adams County Mediation Program
In partnership with Adams County, mediation services are available to help resolve landlord-tenant disputes and reduce the risk of eviction proceedings. Mediation may assist with issues such as payment plans, lease compliance, maintenance concerns, and communication breakdowns between renters and landlords.
Denver Mediation Services
Colorado Housing Connects offers tenant-landlord mediation services in Denver for a wide range of housing disputes. These services can help address maintenance concerns, lease disagreements, security deposit disputes, and other rental conflicts.
To learn more about mediation services or to see if your situation qualifies, call 1-844-926-6632.
Legal Services
If your landlord-tenant issue involves a lease violation, health or safety concerns, or could result in court proceedings, it may be important to seek legal advice. The organizations below provide free, low-cost, or referral-based legal support in Colorado.
Colorado Bar Association
Search lawyers by the type of legal problem you have, as well as, options in how you can pay the lawyer based on kind of help the lawyer provides.
Tenant Rights Guidebooks
The guidebooks below provide general information about landlord-tenant laws in Colorado. These resources are designed to help renters better understand their rights and responsibilities. These materials are educational and do not replace legal advice.
City of Boulder Landlord-Tenant Handbook
A guide summarizing Colorado state law and City of Boulder regulations related to residential landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities.
City of Longmont Rental Property Handbook for Landlords and Tenants
An informational guide outlining landlord and tenant rights, responsibilities, and common housing issues in Longmont.
Denver Tenant Rights and Resources
A summary of key rights and obligations for residential landlords and tenants in Denver.
