COL LEG Enforcing Landlord-Tenant Law

Updated on: Jun 2, 2025

Latest Event


  • May 2025 COL LEG Governor Approval
  • On May 28, 2025, COL LEG reported bill approval by governor, effective Aug. 6, 2025.

On May 2, COL LEG passed bill on mechanisms for enforcement.

  • COL LEG passed SB 25-020 on enforcement authority for landlord-tenant laws.
  • Amends COL LEG 13-40-13-40-110.5 (suppression of court records), COL LEG 24-31-1-24-31-101 (powers of attorney general), COL LEG 24-31-1-24-31-115 (housing).
  • Also amends COL LEG 30-11-1-30-11-101 (county powers), COL LEG 31-15-4-31-15-401 (general police powers), adds COL LEG 38-12-5-38-12-513 (receivership).
  • Bill Provisions
  • Revised penalties available for enforcement actions; clarified powers and duties of attorney general, counties, municipalities to enforce applicable landlord-tenant laws.
  • Established receivership of residential housing as a remedy available for violations.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 8, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 31, 2025, amended bill passed.
  • On Mar. 31, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 25, 2025, amended bill passed.
  • On Apr. 28, 2025, Senate concurred; on May 2, 2025, bill was delivered to governor.
  • Effectiveness
  • Upon governor approval, bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment, Aug. 6, 2025.
  • May 2025 COL LEG Governor Approval
  • On May 28, 2025, COL LEG reported bill approval by governor, effective Aug. 6, 2025.
Regulators
COL LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Bill SB25-020, 5/28/2025; Bill SB25-020, 5/2/2025; Citation: COL LEG 13-40-13-40-110.5; COL LEG 24-31-1-24-31-101; COL LEG 24-31-1-24-31-115; COL LEG 30-11-1-30-11-101; COL LEG 31-15-4-31-15-401; COL LEG 38-12-5;
Functions
Compliance; Legal; Market Conduct; Operations
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate; Mortgage
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
May 2, 2025
Effective Date
Aug 6, 2025
Rule ID
253362
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
May 28, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer