Need help with a tenant-landlord issue?
Tenant-landlord disputes can be stressful — especially when they involve repairs, security deposits, lease terms, rent payments, or communication breakdowns. Many renters are unsure where to turn when a housing issue arises or how to resolve disagreements with their landlord.
Colorado Housing Connects helps renters understand their rights and explore possible next steps. Housing navigators can help connect renters with mediation services, legal resources, and housing information that may help address tenant-landlord concerns.If you’re unsure where to begin, call 1-844-926-6632 to speak with a housing navigator.
Tenant Help
Common tenant-landlord concerns
Tenant-landlord disputes can arise for many reasons. In some cases, issues can be resolved through better communication or mediation before they escalate further.
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.
Tenant-Landlord 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 tenant-landlord 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 Legal Services
A nonprofit organization providing free or low-cost legal assistance to eligible low-income Coloradans, including support for housing-related legal issues.
Colorado Poverty Law Project
An organization that connects low-income individuals with free legal services to help fight evictions and housing injustice.
Colorado Bar Association
Provides a lawyer search tool that allows residents to find private attorneys based on their legal issue and explore different payment arrangements depending on the type of legal assistance needed.
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.
