Owner resources
Colorado landlord law and Denver market guides, written for owners
Colorado rewrote much of its landlord-tenant law between 2023 and 2026. These guides explain what changed, what it costs to get wrong, and how we handle it for the properties we manage.
Colorado Law
Denver Rental License: The 2026 Guide for Landlords
Every Denver long-term rental needs a residential rental license. Fees, the inspection rule, the 4-year term, renewals, fines and what happens when you sell.
7 min readColorado Security Deposit Law (2026): Deadlines, Deductions and the New HB25-1249 Rules
Colorado landlords must return deposits within 30 days, or 60 if the lease says so. What HB25-1249 changed in 2026: documentation, carpet, paint and penalties.
7 min readThe Colorado Eviction Process in 2026: Timeline, Costs and For-Cause Rules
Colorado evictions start with a 10-day demand, then a court filing, a return date 7–14 days out and a writ the sheriff can’t execute for 10 days. Full timeline.
8 min readHow Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Colorado? (2026 Rules and Notice Periods)
Colorado has no rent cap, but rent can rise only once every 12 months, and month-to-month tenants without a written lease get 60 days’ notice. The full rules.
6 min readColorado Tenant Screening Laws: Application Fees, Portable Screening Reports and the 2x-Rent Income Cap
Colorado landlords must accept portable screening reports, can’t require income above 2x rent, and limit application fees. 2026 rules after HB25-1236.
7 min readColorado’s Junk Fee Law (HB25-1090): What Landlords Must Change in 2026
HB25-1090 took effect January 1, 2026. Colorado landlords must advertise one total monthly price and drop many add-on fees. What’s banned and what’s allowed.
6 min readColorado Pet Deposit and Pet Rent Limits (HB23-1068) and How to Still Profit From Pet-Friendly Rentals
Colorado caps pet deposits at $300 (refundable) and pet rent at the greater of $35 or 1.5% of rent. How HB23-1068 works and how to run a profitable pet policy.
6 min read
Owner Guides
What Does a Property Manager Do? A Denver Landlord’s Complete Checklist
A Denver property manager prices, screens, leases, collects rent, handles repairs, inspects and keeps you compliant with Colorado and Denver law. The checklist.
7 min readHow to Rent Out Your House in Denver: 12 Steps From License to First Rent Check
Renting your Denver house? 12 steps: rental license, pricing, prep, compliant listing, screening, Colorado lease, deposit rules, move-in and getting paid.
8 min read
Pricing & ROI
How Much Do Property Managers Charge in Denver? (2026 Fee Guide With Real Numbers)
Denver property managers typically charge 8–12% of monthly rent plus 50–100% of a month’s rent to lease. Every fee type, typical ranges and what to watch for.
7 min readShould You Hire a Property Manager in Denver? The Honest DIY vs. Pro Math
DIY vs. property manager on a $2,400/month Denver rental: fees, vacancy, repairs, legal risk and your time, with a worked example and when self-managing wins.
7 min read
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