Colorado Property Management Related Legislation

Below is a list of legislative bills passed in Colorado that impact rental housing. For each bill we share the key points and link the full bill. All information is obtained directly from the Colorado General Assembly website. This information should not be considered legal advice.

SB26 - 054 - Security Deposits & Post-Closing Occupancy Agreements

Effective Date: January 1st, 2027Key points:Security Deposit Exception:Creates an exception to Colorado’s existing two-month security deposit cap for post-closing occupancy agreements which take place when a home is being sold and the seller does a short term lease to ...

HB26 - 1224 - Protections for Mobile Home Park Residents

Effective Date: January 1st 2027Key points:Sale & Purchase Transparency:Expands disclosure requirements during mobile home park sales, including financial records, infrastructure details, ownership disclosures, financing information, and purchase agreements.Resident...

HB26 - 1196 - Tenant Data Information

Effective Date: January 1st 2027Key points:Rental Application Disclosures:Landlords must include in every rental application a notice describing the information and data they will attempt to access when conducting tenant screening.Screening Criteria Transparency:Applica...

HB26 - 1099 - Protect Financial Condition of Homeowners Associations

Effective Date: August 12th 2026Key points:Reserve Studies:Requires declarants to commission and pay for a 30 year reserve study before transferring control of a planned community or condominium association.Association Disclosures:Requires associations to make the most ...

HB26 - 1045 - Disabilities Housing Protections

Effective Date: August 12th, 2026Key points:Codifies Federal Guidance:Restores rescinded federal guidance on assistance animals into Colorado law to provide clarity and reduce litigation.New Definitions:Adds definitions for "assistance animal" (includes both servic...

HB26 - 1013 - Ratio Utility Billing Systems

Effective Date: March 26th 2026Key points:Ratio Utility Billing Systems: Allows landlords to allocate utility costs among tenants using a ratio utility billing system if the total amount billed does not exceed the utility provider’s total charges.Billing Restrictions:&...

HB23 1120 - Eviction Protections For Residential Tenants

Effective Date: June 6th , 2023Key points:Mandatory Mediation Before Filing Eviction: Before a landlord may file an eviction complaint, the landlord and tenant must participate in mandatory mediation conducted by a neutral third party. This mediation must be prov...

HB25 1053 - Landowner Immunity for Emergency Access to Property

Effective Date: June 18th, 2025Key points:Civil Liability Protection: Landowners are not liable for injury, death, or property damage resulting from emergency access across their property, provided the access is granted voluntarily, in good faith, and without compensati...

SB18 010 - Residential Lease Copy And Rent Receipt

Effective Date: August 8th, 2018Key points:Provision of Rental Agreements:Landlords are required to supply tenants with a copy of any written rental agreement signed by both parties no later than seven days after the tenant has signed the agreement. This copy can be provided elec...

HB18 1342 - Allow Pre-Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act Homeowners' Association Members to Veto...

Effective Date: July 1st, 2018Key points:Budget Veto Authority: Unit owners in these pre-CCIOA communities can veto a budget proposed by the executive board if a majority votes against it during a properly noticed meeting. If vetoed, the most recently approved budget remains...

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