Are you about to co-own real property such as a house with a roommate, significant other, or business partner? One of the best ways to ensure a fair and equitable outcome no matter how well the relationship ends is through a tenancy in common. This blog walks you through Colorado law on tenancy in common, the best legal fallout plan for real property co-ownership.
Read MoreAre you and your fellow property owners butting heads? Can you never seem to agree on the use of the building? Do you constantly find yourself carrying more than your fair share of the burden of property ownership? A partition action may be just what you need.
Read MoreApplying for rentals may seem like an easy process, but rental applications are subject to a number of limitations and requirements under Colorado law. Landlords and tenants should be familiar know about the laws that relate to fees, disclosures, notifications, credit checks, background checks, criminal records, rental history, and rejections.
Read MoreA lease is an enforceable contract that should be specifically fitted to each unique situation. There are many lease templates available, but the process is binding on whoever signs the contract, so you had better cover your bases. This blog helps cover the basics in residential leases.
Read MoreA security interest lien is a good way for landlords to secure interests in their commercial property. Whether a tenant has already defaulted on a lease or you simply want assurances of your ability to collect payments in the future, a security interest lien can be used to protect you if your tenant cannot or will not pay their rent. The Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) allows landlords to protect their property interests using a lien, and certain UCC sections outline the requirements and rights of security interest liens.
Read MoreAre you a landlord, tenant, or someone involved in real estate that has been affected by COVID-19? If so, you may be wondering how your contract is affected by the pandemic. A party to a contract can be released from performance of that contract due to unforeseeable circumstances if the contract contains a force majeure clause. If the contract does not contain a force majeure clause, you may be able to get out of your obligation through frustration of purpose or impossibility, although these are harder to reach in court.
Read MoreThis blog details Colorado law regarding emotional service animals (ESA) and guides tenants and landlords through the emotional service animal process, including a discussion of their respective rights. Whether you're a tenant or landlord; in Denver, Boulder, Adams or Arapahoe County, or anywhere along the Front Range; read this blog to ensure you know your emotional service animal rights.
Read MoreAre you a homeowner looking to rent your Denver house or spare bedroom on Airbnb? VRBO.com? This blog offers a short how-to guide to get your house on Airbnb or VRBO.com in Denver
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