DENVER: KNOW THIS BEFORE YOU MOVE!š
As of January 1, 2026, Denverās New Tenant Laws took effect. Here are the key things you need to know to protect yourself this year:
1.) TOTAL PRICING āļø
Landlords must now advertise the FULL, ALL-IN monthly price of renting. Aka any MANDATORY monthly fees must now be included in the total rent price.Ā
⢠base rent = cost of rent
⢠total rent = cost of rent + mandatory monthly fees (i.e. valet trash)
2.) WEAR AND TEAR š
Landlords can no longer charge for NORMAL wear and tear, nor can they withhold your security deposit for the following reasons:
⢠carpetĀ
⢠paint
⢠cleaning costsĀ
āļø PLUS you can now request a pre-move-out walkthrough with your landlord, ensuring that all deductions are agreed upon.
āļø Deposits MUST be returned WITHIN 30 days with an ITEMIZED STATEMENT of any deductions*
3.) HOUSING VOUCHERS š¤
If youāre using a housing voucher, a landlord can no longer request your credit REPORT, SCORE OR HISTORY. Your application should neve...
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