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HOUSING ISSUES

• FINDING RENTALS

• LANDLORD-TENANT ISSUES
  • RENTERS GUIDE
  • LANDLORD/TENANT HANDBOOK
  • TENANT RIGHTS IN COLORADO
• SECURITY DEPOSIT ISSUES
• EVICTION ISSUES
  • TENANT RIGHTS
  • LEGAL PROCEDURES
  • COURT ACTIONS
  • LEGAL SELF-DEFENSE
• LANDLORD-TENANT DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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• DISCRIMINATION
• AFFORDABLE LOW INCOME HOUSING
• HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY
• PUBLIC HOUSING
• HUD SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
• EMERGENCY RENT ASSISTANCE
• HOMELESSNESS ISSUES

APARTMENT HAZARDS

• FIRE SAFETY  CODES
• HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS
• ASBESTOS HAZARDS
• LEAD PAINT HAZARDS

• RENTERS GUIDERENTERS' GUIDE  (Separate Website)
  This site outlines how to remedy the most common tenant-landlord conflicts such as security deposits, leases and evictions. (By: The Colorado Public Interest Research Group)

• LANDLORD/TENANT HANDBOOK  (Separate Website)
  This handbook has information on lease agreements, security damages/deposits, repairs/maintenance and evictions. (By: City of Longmont)

• RENTER'S KIT (Separate Website)
  If you know your rights, apartment hunting doesn't have to be a hassle. This site has information about your rights and responsibilities, budgeting, where to receive housing assistance and counseling, and more.
  (By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

TENANT RIGHTS IN COLORADO

LANDLORD/TENANT RIGHTS   This information helps landlords and tenants avoid or resolve rental housing disagreements.  (By: Colorado Division of Housing)

LANDLORD-TENANT LAW - AN OVERVIEW  (Separate Website)
The basis of the legal relationship between a landlord and tenant is grounded in both contract and property law. This website explains landlord-tenant laws and has links to federal information.  (By: Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School)

THE SOURCE FOR RENTER'S RIGHTS (Separate Website)
This site has a list of organizations and services in Colorado that will help renters understand their legal rights.

A FACT SHEET - LEASES (Separate Website)
Facts about leases including lease terms (By: CO State University Cooperative Extension)

RENTING: LEASES (Separate Website)
Quick facts about leases, including lease terms, rules, landlord's liability for damages to the tenant and more. (By: Colorado State University Cooperative Extension)

BREAKING A LEASE - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Español
Your responsibilities when breaking a lease.
(By: Colorado Legal Services) 

SECURITY DEPOSIT ISSUES

INFORMATION FOR RENTERS – SECURITY DEPOSITS (pdf) Español  Important steps to take when moving in, moving out, retrieving deposits from landlords, and how to file in small claims court.  (By: Colorado Legal Services - Fort Collins)     

RENTERS, KNOW YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT FACTS (Separate Website)
This describes the following: laws about security deposits in the state, instructions to follow to get your deposit back before moving out, sample letters to the landlord, and problems renters face when asking for their security deposits. (By: AARP Legal Services Network and Consumer Self-Help Guide)

RENTING AND SECURITY DEPOSITS (Separate Website)
This site includes information about return of the deposit, retrieving unreturned deposits, filing in the small claims courts and filing a simplified civil action in county court.  (By: Colorado State University Cooperative Extension)

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SECURITY DEPOSITS (Separate Website) )By: CO State University Cooperative Extension)

EVICTION ISSUES

• TENANT RIGHTS
• LEGAL PROCEDURES
• COURT ACTIONS
• LEGAL SELF-DEFENSE

• LANDLORD-TENANT DISPUTE RESOLUTION

TENANT RIGHTS (re. eviction)

EVICTION - PRIVATE DISPUTES AND GROUNDS FOR EVICTION
A timetable giving a general outline of how long the typical eviction action will take.  (By: Colorado Legal Services)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EVICTION  The Intake unit at Colorado Legal Services, Denver office came up with frequently asked questions and answers based on client needs. You may be able to find the help you need in this document.  (By: Colorado Legal Services)

INFORMATION ABOUT EVICTIONS/WRITS OF RESTITUTION  (Separate Website)  (By: Adams County Sheriff's Office)

UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TENANT  Eviction occurs when the landlord obtains possession of the premises because the tenant has not paid rent, has broken a condition of the lease, or remains on the premises without permission of the landlord after the end of the lease term. (By: University of Colorado at Boulder)

EVICTIONS AND LANDLORD LIENS  Facts about evictions and landlord liens on tenants property (By: CO State University Cooperative Extension) 

EVICTION - NONPAYMENT OF RENT, PRIVATE HOUSING   Español
Presenting a defense and following the court process all the way through is the only way you can seek to keep your housing if your landlord is unwilling to agree to allow you to remain. In addition, even if you are unsuccessful defending the eviction action, presenting a defense and following through with the court process may have the added benefit of allowing you to remain in your property for a longer period. (By: Colorado Legal Services) 

HAVE YOU BEEN LOCKED OUT OF YOUR HOME OR APARTMENT?
What to do if your landlord has locked you out.  (By: Colorado Legal Services)

YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT IF YOUR JOB WITH THE LANDLORD ENDS
If you are working for your landlord and your job ends it is good to know your options. (By: Colorado Legal Services)

CAN A LANDLORD TAKE A TENANT'S PROPERTY?
Information about landlord liens against tenant's personal property.  (By: Colorado Legal Services)

LEGAL EVICTION PROCEDURES

UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TENANT (Separate Website)
Eviction occurs when the landlord obtains possession of the premises because the tenant has not paid rent, has broken a condition of the lease, or remains on the premises without permission of the landlord after the end of the lease term. (By: University of Colorado at Boulder)

STATE OF COLORADO EVICTION LAW   This site lists many of the eviction laws in Colorado. (Scroll down the site for a description of each law listed at the top of the page.) (By: ApartmentsUSA.com)

TYPES OF EVICTION PROCEEDINGS (Separate Website)
This website explains the three types of eviction proceedings. (By: Colorado State University Cooperative Extension)

COLORADO COURTS – EVICTION FORMS   Summons, complaints and other court forms regarding evictions.
By: State of Colorado Judicial Branch

INFORMATION ABOUT EVICTIONS/WRITS OF RESTITUTION  (Separate Website)  (By: Adams County Sheriff's Office)

INFORMATION ON EVICTIONS/WRITS OF RESTITUTION  (Separate Website)
This site provides general guidelines to questions related to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office policy and procedure for executing Writs of Execution (Evictions). (By: Boulder County Sheriff's Office)

EVICTION INFORMATION  (Separate Website)  (By: Office of the Sheriff, Eagle County)

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN ORDER TO BE EVICTED (Writ of Restitution) If you have received a court order to be evicted, here is information about Judgment and Writ of Restitution (includes Motion to Set Aside Judgment form).  (By: Colorado Legal Services) 

EVICTION - PRIVATE DISPUTES AND GROUNDS FOR EVICTION
A timetable giving a general outline of how long the typical eviction action will take.  (By: Colorado Legal Services)

COURT ACTIONS

LEGAL SELF-DEFENSE

REPRESENTING YOURSELF IN COURT  An introduction for people who are appearing in court without an attorney.
By: Colorado Judicial Branch - Pro Se and Customer Service Committees

A GUIDE ON HOW TO REPRESENT YOURSELF IN AN EVICTION CASE
Learn the steps in representing yourself in an eviction case.  (By: Colorado Legal Services)

COURT FEES   Filing fees and costs in Colorado state courts.
By: State of Colorado Judicial Branch

LANDLORD-TENANT DISPUTE RESOLUTION

APPROPRIATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION  (Separate Website)
This information will help you learn about the many options you have when you are involved in a dispute.  (By: Colorado Bar Association)

FIRE SAFETY  CODES

HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS

HEALTHY HOMES CONSUMER INFORMATION   Español  This is a nationwide effort to address housing-related health and safety hazards to prevent childhood diseases and injuries in the home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD

COMMON CODE VIOLATIONS PDF  This resource, in English and Spanish, lists common housing code violations. (You can open this link only if you have Adobe Reader on your computer. If you do not, go to www.adobe.com, look for the yellow icon that reads "Get Adobe Reader", click on that icon and follow the instructions.)  (By: DenverGov.org)

LANDLORD'S FAILURE TO REPAIR APARTMENT
Steps you can take when your landlord fails to make repairs or your apartment or house has become uninhabitable.  (By: Colorado Legal Services)

ASBESTOS HAZARDS

LEAD PAINT HAZARDS

LEAD-BASED PAIN IN HOMES   This site has information on how to check your home and family for lead, reducing lead exposure, removing lead-based paint and a list of resources for more help with this problem.
By: Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

TENANT-LANDLORD DISPUTES

COMMUNITY HOUSING SERVICES (Landlord/Tenant Dispures) 303.831.1935

DISCRIMINATION

• MAKING A DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT

AFFORDABLE LOW INCOME HOUSING

NATIONAL LOW INCOME HOUSING COALITION   This group is dedicated solely to ending America’s affordable housing crisis. They educate, organize and advocate to ensure decent, affordable housing within healthy neighborhoods for everyone.    

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING & HOMELESS PROGRAMS   This program develops and provides resources and housing services for Colorado's homeless and persons with special needs. Click on the title "Supportive Housing and Homeless Programs" above for more information.  (By: Colorado Department of Human Services) 

LISTING OF APARTMENT COMPLEXES (Separate Website)
Contact information, including addresses and phone numbers, for complexes owned by the CHFA.
By: Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) 

HOUSING FOR LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES   This website has information on how to get housing in Denver and includes: eligibility requirements, lists of information you need to have available when you apply, and also landlord, Section 8 and other public housing information.  (By: Denver Housing Authority)

 HOUSING FOR LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES-GreeleyWeld   This website has information on income limits, office location and information about the application process.
By: Greeley/Weld Housing Authorities

PUBLIC HOUSING

WHAT IS PUBLIC HOUSING?  This website has the following information: Public Housing Fact Sheet, Public Housing Programs, a Renter's Kit, and your local housing authority contact information. (By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)

PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTACT INFORMATION 
Go to this website to find public housing authority contact information, including address and phone number, in your community. (By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 

HUD'S PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM (Separate Website)
This site explains what public housing is, describes how to qualify for public housing assistance, how to apply, how long you can stay in public housing and more. (By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 

MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING - LOCATE UNITS FOR RENT (Separate Website)
This site provides a guide to government assisted rental projects. This site will provide access to detailed information about each of the rental projects and links to other USDA websites providing a variety of services
By: U.S. Department of Agriculture  

PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES IN COLORADO   Information about public housing assistance and public housing programs in Colorado. (By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) 

SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHERS  Español Information about the Section 8 voucher program. (By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)  

RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES  This group offers rental assistance subsidies (Section 8 Vouchers) to low-income families in 47 Colorado counties. Click on the title "Rental Assistance for Low-Income Families" for more information.
By: Colorado Division of Housing (DOH) 

ATTENTION PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS Do You know what Section 3 is?   pdf file (By: Western Mass. Legal Services, Inc.)

DENIAL OF LOW INCOME HOUSING
If you are denied low income housing you have the right to challenge the denial of your application. To learn more, click on the title "Denial of Low Income Housing" above.  (By: Colorado Legal Services)

DENIAL OF LOW INCOME HOUSING WITH PAST CRIMINAL HISTORY
If you are denied low-income housing and have a past criminal history you have the right to a hearing / meeting to challenge the decision. Click on the title above, "Denial of Low Income Housing with Past Criminal History" for more information.  (By: Colorado Legal Services)

TERMINATION FROM PARTICIPATION IN SECTION 8 PROGRAM
Information about reasons for termination and your rights regarding a housing authority hearing.  (By: Colorado Legal Services)

HUD SUBSIDIZED HOUSING

EMERGENCY RENT ASSISTANCE

EMERGENCY RENT ASSISTANCE  Site lists places that may be able to help with rent when facing eviction. (Make sure the agency you choose serves the county where you live, as different agencies serve different counties.)  By: Mile High United Way  

HOMELESSNESS ISSUES

HELP IN APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY
This program assists the homeless in applying for Social Security, including information gathering and appeals.  (By: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: Benefits Acquisition and Retention Team)

HELP WITH HOMELESSNESS (Separate Website)
Although there isn't much legal information out there about homelessness, we have listed several places where you can find help under "Other Help" on this site.  (By: Colorado Legal Services)

PREPARING FOR HOMELESSNESS    This website has sources of help for the homeless and/or for those who may become homeless. The site also lists things to do if you may become homeless in a few days or in a few weeks.
By: National Coalition for the Homeless

FINDING SHELTER     This website has a list of homeless shelters in Boulder, CO Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, Greeley and Pueblo. The site also has a 'Survival Manual' which is written specifically for people in the CO Springs area, but others may find it useful as well.

DENVER OVERNIGHT SHELTERS (Separate Website)
By: United Way 211 (URL may need to be edited)