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.

HB25 1019 - Third-Party Administration of Division of Housing Programs

Effective Date: March 7th, 2025Key points:Third-Party Program Administration:The Division may contract with external organizations—such as nonprofits, local or tribal governments, or private entities—to administer programs providing rental assistance, housing vou...

SB25 020 - Tenant and Landlord Law Enforcement

Effective Date: January 1st, 2026Key points: Enforcement AuthorityThe AG and Department of Law may independently initiate civil and criminal actions to enforce key tenant-landlord protections related to habitability, subsidy documentation, bed bug remediation, and prot...

HB25 1249 - Tenant Security Deposit Protections

Effective Date: January 1st, 2026Key points:Expanded Definition of Normal Wear and Tear:The bill clarifies that landlords cannot deduct for damage or defects that existed before the tenancy or for conditions that fall within normal wear and tear.Mandatory Walk-Through Inspection...

HB25 1240 - Protections for Tenants with Housing Subsidies

Effective Date: May 29th, 2025Key points:Eviction Notice Requirements:Landlords must follow federal eviction notice timelines when evicting tenants who receive rental assistance. Late Fee Cap:Covered tenants cannot be charged late fees exceeding $20 per late payment. W...

HB25 1239 - Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act

Effective Date: August 5th, 2025Key points:Expanded Remedies:Affected individuals may seek court orders requiring compliance, attorney’s fees, actual monetary damages, and noneconomic damages capped at $50,000 per violation.Statutory Fines:Plaintiffs may recover a statutory...

HB25 1236 - Residential Tenant Screening

Effective Date: January 1st, 2026Key points: January 1st, 2026Exclusion of Credit Histories for Subsidized Applicants:Individuals applying with housing subsidies are not required to include credit reports, scores, or evidence of adverse credit in their screening report.Revi...

HB25 1207 - Pet Ownership Residential Housing Structures

Effective Date: August 5th, 2025Key points:Homeowners Insurance Protections:Insurers cannot refuse, cancel, or raise premiums on homeowners, dwelling fire, commercial multifamily, or renter’s contents insurance based solely on a dog’s breed or breed mix—unless t...

HB25 1168 - Housing Protections for Victim-Survivors

Effective Date: August 6th, 2025Key points:Expanded Eligibility:Extends existing protections—originally for victims of domestic violence or abuse—to cover tenants experiencing unlawful sexual behavior and stalking.Expanded Verification Options:Tenants may use a c...

HB25 1117 - Vehicle Immobilization Company Regulation

Effective Date: June 3rd, 2025Key points:Vehicle Booting Permits:All vehicle immobilization companies must obtain a permit from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The PUC may deny or revoke permits if a company fails to serve the public interest.Pre-Boot Documentation:Before ...

HB25 1090 - Protections Against Deceptive Pricing Practices

Effective Date: August 6th, 2025Key points:Total Price Disclosure:Sellers, including landlords, must clearly display the total price of goods, services, or rentals, inclusive of all mandatory fees. This ensures consumers can understand the full cost upfront and are not misled by ...

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