Ex. Summary: House Bill 24-1007, known as the HOME (Harmonizing Occupancy Measures Equitably) Act, updates Colorado’s residential occupancy regulations by preventing local governments from limiting the number of occupants in a single dwelling based on familial relationships. Effective July 1, 2024, this law enhances housing flexibility and affordability, benefiting students, low-income renters, and non-traditional households while allowing local authorities to enforce health, safety, and affordable housing program standards. The bill aligns with fair housing principles by broadening access to housing and preventing discriminatory restrictions. It aims to alleviate the state’s housing crisis, although concerns about potential overcrowding may necessitate stricter enforcement of safety codes.

Bill History 01/10/2024 | House | Introduced in the House – Assigned to Judiciary 02/07/2024 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole 02/09/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order – Passed – No Amendments 02/12/2024 | House | Third Reading Passed – No Amendments 02/13/2024 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate – Assigned to Judiciary 03/18/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Lay Over Unamended – Amendment(s) Failed 05/03/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely

Ex. Summary: House Bill 24-1051 enhances regulations on towing businesses in Colorado by strengthening consumer protections, increasing oversight, and imposing stricter compliance requirements for towing companies and property owners. The bill grants the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) authority to deny or revoke permits for companies with a history of violations, establishes stricter authorization requirements for nonconsensual towing, mandates enhanced signage and notice rules, and ensures that vehicle owners can retrieve personal belongings without paying towing fees. Additionally, wrongful tows must be reversed within 48 hours, and towing violations are now considered deceptive trade practices, allowing consumers to take legal action without administrative barriers. The bill also allocates funding for enforcement and extends PUC’s regulatory authority until 2030, ensuring continued oversight and compliance monitoring.

Bill History 01/10/2024 | House | Introduced in the House – Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government 01/31/2024 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole 02/05/2024 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily – No Amendments 03/04/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed – No Amendments 03/06/2024 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate and Assigned to Local Government & Housing 03/08/2024 | Senate | Set for hearing in the Senate Local Government & Housing Committee on 04/02/2024 04/09/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole 04/12/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/15/2024 – No Amendments 04/15/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/17/2024 – No Amendments 04/17/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/18/2024 – No Amendments 04/22/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/23/2024 – No Amendments 04/23/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments – Floor 04/24/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed – No Amendments 05/01/2024 | Senate | Senate Considered House Adherence – Result was to Adhere

Bill History 01/10/2024 | House | Introduced in the House – Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor 01/25/2024 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to Appropriations 05/14/2024 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended – Amendment(s) Failed

Ex. Summary: House Bill 24-1098 strengthens tenant protections in Colorado by requiring landlords to have just cause for evictions, prohibiting arbitrary lease terminations, and ensuring adequate tenant notice and mediation rights. The legislation limits no-fault evictions, mandates 90 days’ notice for certain lease terminations, and restricts retaliatory rent increases. Additional provisions safeguard mobile home tenants and low-income renters by granting them extra time to address lease violations and requiring mediation before eviction proceedings. Tenants can challenge unlawful evictions in court, and landlords who violate the law may face legal penalties. While the bill enhances housing stability and tenant security, it also introduces new regulatory burdens on landlords, potentially impacting rental property management and investment decisions.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 24-1175 establishes a right of first refusal and first offer for local governments to purchase qualifying multifamily rental properties to preserve affordable housing and prevent displacement. It grants municipalities priority access to acquire properties before private buyers, ensuring affordability restrictions remain for at least 40 years. The law applies to multifamily buildings with five or more units, requiring advance notice, strict response timelines, and protections against tenant displacement. Exemptions exist for family transfers, foreclosures, and affordable housing providers, while noncompliance can result in fines of up to $100,000. This legislation strengthens housing stability but also imposes new administrative challenges for local governments and potential concerns for property owners regarding market impacts. The policy sunsets in 2029, with a full repeal in 2031, allowing for evaluation of its long-term effects on housing affordability.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 24-1259 prohibits rental price gouging during declared disasters, ensuring tenants are not subjected to excessive rent increases in crisis-affected areas. The law caps rent hikes at 10% above pre-disaster levels and allows tenants, the Attorney General, or District Attorneys to take legal action against violations. Landlords in designated disaster zones must comply with price restrictions to prevent economic exploitation of displaced residents. The bill provides enforcement mechanisms, tenant protections, and legal remedies to curb unfair rent practices while also requiring careful monitoring of rental pricing trends. By stabilizing housing costs during emergencies, the law aims to prevent widespread displacement and protect housing accessibility.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 24-1286 establishes an Equal Justice Authority to oversee the distribution of funds for civil legal aid services to low-income individuals. Funded by a mandatory court filing fee, the initiative ensures ongoing financial support for legal aid organizations assisting with evictions, employment disputes, family law, healthcare access, and immigration cases. The bill aims to reduce barriers to justice by expanding legal representation for individuals below 250% of the federal poverty level, prioritizing underserved communities. While it introduces new administrative requirements for courts and legal aid providers, the bill creates a sustainable model for legal aid funding, ensuring greater access to justice for vulnerable populations.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 24-1318 enhances housing accessibility for individuals with disabilities by ensuring tenants have the right to reasonable modifications in rental housing without facing discriminatory barriers. The bill requires landlords to permit necessary modifications while clarifying that tenants bear the cost and limiting restoration requirements upon move-out. It expands anti-discrimination protections, mandates fair processing of modification requests, and strengthens enforcement through fair housing laws. The legislation promotes inclusive rental housing by improving housing equity and tenant rights while ensuring landlords balance accessibility with property maintenance concerns.

Bill History 01/10/2024 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate – Assigned to Finance

Ex. Summary: Senate Bill 24-058 enhances liability protections for landowners who permit public recreational access by clarifying legal definitions, expanding covered activities, and limiting liability for injuries. The bill explicitly includes conservation easement holders and public entities under liability protections while broadening recognized recreational activities such as backcountry skiing, kayaking, and rock climbing. Landowners are not liable for injuries unless they engage in willful misconduct, and they can avoid liability by posting warning signs at primary access points. The legislation reinforces trespassing rules, ensuring visitors remain on designated routes and allowing landowners to restrict access when necessary. These reforms encourage ongoing recreational access while providing explicit legal protections for landowners, striking a balance between outdoor recreation and risk management.

Ex. Summary: Senate Bill 24-064 enhances public transparency by requiring monthly reports on residential eviction data. It ensures courts collect and publish case details, including eviction reasons, legal representation status, and case outcomes. The bill establishes a searchable statewide database while safeguarding tenant and landlord privacy by prohibiting releasing personally identifiable information. It allows qualified research organizations to access detailed eviction data to inform housing policy and legislative decisions. Additionally, courts must standardize eviction filings and submit annual reports to the legislature regarding eviction trends. While the bill increases administrative responsibilities for courts, it aims to enhance tenant protections, government accountability, and housing policy development through comprehensive tracking of eviction data.

Ex. Summary: Senate Bill 24-094 enhances regulatory oversight, streamlines administrative efficiency, and strengthens compliance enforcement by clarifying legal definitions, improving government accountability, and establishing transparent reporting mechanisms. The bill ensures consistent regulatory enforcement, increases public access to government decisions, and introduces updated compliance standards to minimize ambiguity in legal interpretations. It also simplifies administrative processes, refines penalties for non-compliance, and promotes economic efficiency by reducing enforcement costs. While it imposes new obligations for regulatory agencies and businesses, the legislation ultimately aims to create a more transparent, accountable, and effective governance framework that benefits both the public and private sectors.

Ex Summary: House Bill 20-1009 in Colorado aims to protect the privacy of individuals involved in eviction proceedings by restricting public access to court records. The bill mandates automatic suppression of eviction records from the start of a case, ensuring they remain confidential unless specific conditions are met. Records remain accessible only to judges, court staff, involved parties, and authorized legal representatives. If a plaintiff is granted possession of a property, the records become public unless both parties agree to continued suppression. The bill also includes provisions for notifying defendants about suppression and applies to tenancy terminations. Effective December 1, 2020, the law balances privacy concerns with judicial transparency while preventing unnecessary public exposure of eviction cases.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 20-1201 in Colorado aims to protect mobile home residents by allowing them to purchase the parks where they live, promoting housing stability and affordability. The bill requires park owners to provide a 12-month advance notice of sales or land-use changes and grants residents a 90-day window to make an offer and secure financing. It mandates good-faith negotiations, allows purchase rights to be assigned to local governments or nonprofits, and includes provisions for extending the purchase window. Exemptions apply to specific transactions, and compliance measures ensure transparency. Effective May 1, 2020, this legislation strengthens community ownership and housing security while balancing the interests of landlords and residents.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 20-1332 in Colorado prohibits housing discrimination based on a tenant’s source of income, ensuring fair rental opportunities for individuals relying on wages, government assistance, or housing vouchers. It is unlawful to refuse rentals, impose different terms, or advertise bias against income sources while exempting small landlords with three or fewer units or five or fewer single-family homes from specific provisions. The bill allocates funds for enforcement through the Civil Rights Division and took effect on January 1, 2021. By strengthening fair housing protections, this legislation promotes equity in housing access and reduces barriers for vulnerable populations.

Ex. Summary: Senate Bill 20-224, the Immigrant Tenant Protection Act, prohibits landlords in Colorado from discriminating against, harassing, or intimidating tenants based on their immigration or citizenship status. It bars landlords from requesting immigration-related information, disclosing or threatening to disclose a tenant’s status, and using immigration status as a basis for eviction or refusal to rent. The bill allows tenants to pursue legal action for violations, seeking damages, civil penalties, and attorney fees while prohibiting landlords from raising immigration status as a defense unless legally required. Effective January 1, 2021, this law strengthens tenant protections, promotes housing equity, and prevents exploitation of immigrant renters.

Ex. Summary: Senate Bill 20B-002 provides financial assistance to individuals in Colorado affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on housing stability and economic relief. It allocates $54 million for rental and mortgage assistance, $5 million for an emergency grant program targeting those ineligible for other relief programs, and $1 million for eviction legal defense. Administered by the Colorado Division of Housing and nonprofit organizations, funds must be used by June 30, 2021. The bill also revises unemployment benefits and ensures efficient fund utilization by state agencies. By preventing evictions and foreclosures, SB20B-002 strengthens safety nets and mitigates the pandemic’s economic hardships.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 21-1117 enhances local governments' authority to manage land use and foster affordable housing development, clarifying that municipalities and counties can mandate affordable housing in new projects without breaching state rent control laws. The legislation requires local governments to take proactive measures to boost the housing supply, such as zoning for higher density, reducing parking requirements, and providing regulatory incentives. It also grants flexibility to developers, permitting them to comply through on-site affordable units, off-site construction, or financial contributions. While the bill equips local governments to tackle housing shortages, it may also present potential cost challenges for developers. Ultimately, this legislation promotes long-term housing affordability, efficient urban planning, and equitable access to community housing options.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 21-1121 strengthens tenant protections by extending eviction timelines, limiting rent increases, and imposing stricter notice requirements for landlords. It prevents evictions from being enforced for at least 10 days after a court judgment, giving tenants additional time to relocate or appeal. The bill restricts rent increases to once a year, regardless of lease type, and mandates a 60-day notice for residential rent increases when no written lease exists. It also prohibits landlords from using excessive rent hikes to evict tenants. While the law enhances housing stability and combats predatory rental practices, it also imposes landlord compliance requirements. It may restrict their ability to adjust rents in response to market changes. Overall, the bill promotes fairness in rental agreements and helps prevent unnecessary displacement.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 21-1167 limits retainage in private construction contracts to 5%, ensuring fair and timely payments for contractors and subcontractors while maintaining financial accountability for property owners. This law applies to private construction projects valued at $150,000 or more, excluding single-family and small multifamily developments. It prevents excessive withholding of payments, requiring contractors and subcontractors to provide lien waivers for paid amounts while allowing property owners to retain some financial security for project completion. The legislation enhances cash flow stability in the construction industry, alleviating financial strain on contractors while ensuring owners have mechanisms to address defects or incomplete work. The bill establishes a fairer and more predictable payment system within private construction contracts by standardizing retainage practices.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 21-1286 sets energy performance standards for large buildings exceeding 50,000 square feet, mandating annual energy-use benchmarking and phased efficiency improvements aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The legislation requires a 7% reduction in emissions by 2026 and a 20% reduction by 2030, with increasingly rigorous targets through 2050. To facilitate compliance, the Colorado Energy Office and the Air Quality Control Commission will establish enforcement rules, offer technical assistance, and provide financial incentives. At the same time, utilities must furnish energy usage data for benchmarking. Building owners are required to implement efficiency upgrades, facing penalties for non-compliance. The bill furthers Colorado's climate action objectives by decreasing energy consumption, lowering operational costs, and generating clean energy jobs while promoting a more sustainable built environment.

Ex. Summary: Senate Bill 21-173 strengthens tenant protections by reforming eviction procedures, capping late fees, and restricting unfair lease terms to guarantee fair treatment in rental agreements. The legislation lengthens eviction notice periods, prevents default judgments before the scheduled appearance date, and mandates that landlords accept full rent payments before completing an eviction. Late fees are limited to $50 or 5% of overdue rent, and landlords are prohibited from classifying them as rent to initiate evictions. The bill also bans excessive penalties in leases, ensures that attorney fee clauses are reciprocal, and allows tenants to assert habitability defenses in eviction cases. While it increases compliance requirements for landlords, the law fosters housing stability, prevents exploitative rental practices, and promotes more equitable landlord-tenant relationships.

Ex. Summary: Senate Bill 21-091 regulates credit card surcharges by capping them at 2% of the total transaction amount or the actual processing fee the business incurs, whichever is lower. This legislation requires clear consumer disclosures, mandating that businesses inform customers of surcharges through signage and itemized receipts before completing a transaction. It also prohibits surcharges on cash, check, debit card, or gift card payments, ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws. While the bill allows businesses to offset credit card processing costs, it prevents excessive surcharges, promotes pricing transparency, and aligns state regulations with federal standards. Businesses must modify their payment processing systems accordingly or risk facing penalties for noncompliance.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 22-1082 establishes a Fair Housing Unit within the Colorado Department of Law, granting the Attorney General expanded authority to investigate and enforce violations of state housing laws. The bill strengthens tenant protections by prohibiting unlawful evictions, discriminatory housing practices, and mobile home park violations, ensuring state-led enforcement rather than relying solely on tenant complaints. It allows the Attorney General to initiate investigations, issue subpoenas, pursue legal action against violators, and seek financial penalties or restitution for affected tenants. Additionally, the law provides legal defenses for tenants in eviction cases when housing violations are involved. While the bill increases compliance obligations for landlords, it ultimately promotes fair housing practices, prevents exploitation, and enhances housing stability statewide.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 22-1218 establishes resource efficiency standards for new residential and commercial buildings, ensuring readiness for solar energy, water conservation, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Homebuilders must provide solar installation options, high-efficiency water appliances, and EV-ready wiring for new homes, while multifamily and commercial developments must include EV-capable parking spaces. The bill also prevents local restrictions on these upgrades and mandates compliance through state and local permitting processes. Although builders encounter higher upfront costs, this law encourages long-term energy savings, promotes sustainability, and aligns with climate action goals by making renewable energy, efficient water use, and EV adoption more accessible throughout Colorado.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 22-1287 enhances protections for mobile home park residents by limiting unjust rent hikes, banning excessive entry fees, and broadening anti-retaliation measures. It gives residents a right of first refusal, guaranteeing them the opportunity to buy their park before it is sold to outside buyers. The bill also requires relocation compensation for residents displaced by park closures or redevelopment and increases the Attorney General’s enforcement power to hold landlords accountable for violations. By strengthening tenant rights, regulating mobile home park sales, and enforcing fair rental practices, the legislation seeks to improve housing stability and prevent displacement in mobile home communities.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 22-1314 enhances consumer protections against unauthorized towing by requiring towing operators to notify law enforcement within thirty minutes of a nonconsensual tow, provide timely notice to vehicle owners and lienholders, and document the vehicle’s condition before removal. The legislation prohibits towing solely based on expired vehicle registration, mandates clear signage on private properties, and limits towing fees to prevent excessive charges. It also ensures that vehicle owners can retrieve personal belongings without having to pay full towing costs and establishes penalties for towing companies that violate these regulations. Additionally, a towing oversight task force will review industry practices to ensure fairness. The bill balances consumer rights and the necessary enforcement of parking regulations by curbing predatory towing practices and increasing transparency.

Ex. Summary: Senate Bill 22-099 simplifies the process of sealing criminal records to enhance employment, housing, and economic opportunities for individuals with nonviolent offenses. The bill expands automatic sealing for eligible petty offenses, misdemeanors, and nonviolent felonies as long as individuals meet the waiting period requirements without incurring new offenses. It also prevents consumer reporting agencies from including sealed or expunged records in background checks unless mandated by law. The legislation instructs the state court administrator to identify and process eligible records while allowing district attorneys to object under specific conditions. Although sealed records remain accessible to law enforcement and prosecutors, their use in employment and housing decisions is restricted. By eliminating barriers to reintegration, the bill fosters workforce access, reduces recidivism, and promotes economic stability for individuals with prior convictions.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 23-1068 enhances protections for pet-owning renters by banning breed-based insurance discrimination, capping pet deposits and monthly pet rent fees, ensuring humane treatment of pets during evictions, and removing pets from personal property liens. The bill restricts pet security deposits to $300, limits monthly pet rent to $35 or 1.5% of base rent, and requires that law enforcement and landlords adhere to humane procedures when evicting tenants with pets. Insurance companies can no longer deny coverage solely based on dog breeds, although they can still evaluate risk based on specific animal behavior. These reforms aim to decrease pet surrenders, improve rental accessibility for pet owners, and advance fair housing policies while ensuring that landlords and insurers uphold reasonable protections.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 23-1095 enhances tenant protections by banning unfair clauses in rental agreements, ensuring landlords cannot impose excessive fees, one-sided legal terms, or unjustified penalties. The bill restricts non-rent charges, prevents evictions due to unpaid utility bills for tenants in assistance programs, and prohibits waivers of jury trials or class-action rights. It also guarantees that lease agreements treat landlords and tenants fairly by requiring equitable legal remedies for both parties. While small-scale landlords are exempt, larger landlords must update their rental contracts to comply. This legislation fosters transparency, fairness, and accountability in lease agreements, providing tenants with stronger legal protections and housing stability.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 23-1099 improves fairness and transparency in tenant screening by limiting rental application fees, requiring landlords to accept portable screening reports, and mandating written explanations for application denials. The bill alleviates financial burdens on tenants by preventing duplicate screening costs and ensuring clear disclosure of screening criteria before application fees are collected. Landlords must provide written reasons for denials, including copies of consumer reports used in the screening process. Violations may lead to fines of up to $2,500 per offense, with enforcement handled by the Attorney General. While landlords face new compliance requirements, the bill fosters equitable access to rental housing by promoting transparent and consistent screening practices across the state.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 23-1120 strengthens eviction protections for tenants receiving public assistance, including SSI, SSDI, and Colorado Works, by mandating pre-eviction mediation, extending eviction notice periods, and requiring landlords to disclose tenant rights. Landlords must offer mediation before filing eviction complaints, and courts are required to delay enforcement for 30 days for qualifying tenants. The bill prohibits lease clauses that waive mediation rights and mandates landlords to report compliance with these new regulations. While small landlords are exempt, larger landlords face additional administrative responsibilities. By promoting negotiation and reducing eviction risks, the bill enhances housing stability and helps prevent homelessness among vulnerable tenants.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 23-1186 mandates that courts allow remote participation in residential eviction proceedings, ensuring tenants, landlords, and witnesses can attend hearings by phone or video. The bill eliminates barriers such as transportation issues, work conflicts, and disabilities, often preventing tenants from appearing in court. It also allows electronic filing for self-represented tenants, requires clear instructions for remote participation in eviction notices, and mandates that courts address technical failures by rescheduling hearings instead of issuing default judgments. While courts and landlords must adapt to virtual hearings, the law enhances access to justice, reduces eviction default rates, and improves fairness in the eviction process.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 23-1190 grants local governments the right of first refusal (ROFR) to purchase qualifying multifamily rental properties before they are sold to private buyers to preserve long-term affordable housing. The bill mandates that property owners notify local governments of a pending sale, allowing them seven days to express interest and the opportunity to match a comparable private offer. Governments can assign their purchasing rights to nonprofits or housing authorities, and the acquired properties must stay affordable for at least 100 years, with rent limits based on area median income (AMI). While the law empowers local governments to prevent displacement, it also presents procedural challenges for sellers and may affect private investment in multifamily housing.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 23-1233 enhances electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by mandating that new multifamily housing developments include EV-ready infrastructure, preventing local governments and property owners from limiting EV charger installations, and allowing charging stations to count toward minimum parking requirements. The bill also exempts EV chargers from business personal property taxes and allows their installation along highway rights-of-way, ensuring broader access to charging networks. By eliminating barriers to EV adoption and fostering investment in charging infrastructure, the legislation aligns with Colorado’s greenhouse gas reduction goals and promotes a more sustainable transportation system.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 23-1254 strengthens tenant protections by requiring landlords to remediate rental properties affected by environmental public health events, such as wildfires, floods, or toxic contamination, within a reasonable timeframe. If landlords fail to restore habitability within 60 days, tenants may terminate their lease without penalty, and vulnerable populations can leave sooner if conditions pose health risks. The bill expands anti-retaliation protections, preventing landlords from evicting or penalizing tenants who report concerns about habitability. Courts are empowered to enforce compliance, ensuring that landlords fulfill their remediation duties before re-leasing properties. While landlords face increased compliance responsibilities, the legislation prioritizes tenant health, safety, and housing stability following environmental disasters.

Ex. Summary: Senate Bill 23-184 enhances tenant protections by prohibiting income-based discrimination in rental applications, capping security deposits at two months’ rent, and expanding tenant rights in eviction processes. The bill restricts how far back landlords can evaluate rental and credit history, ensures that housing subsidy recipients are not unjustly denied based on income, and permits tenants to use landlord violations of housing laws as a defense against eviction. Landlords who do not comply face financial penalties, and courts must consider discrimination claims in eviction cases. While the law increases compliance obligations for landlords, it ultimately promotes equitable housing access, lowers financial barriers for renters, and strengthens tenant rights in Colorado’s rental market.

Ex. Summary: Senate Bill 23-206 improves radon disclosure requirements in residential real estate transactions and rental agreements to safeguard public health and ensure informed decision-making for homebuyers and tenants. The bill requires sellers and landlords to disclose known radon test results, include standardized radon warning statements in contracts and leases, and provide information about mitigation efforts. Tenants can terminate leases if landlords neglect to disclose radon risks or address elevated radon levels. The legislation also instructs the Colorado Real Estate Commission to set standardized rules for compliance. While introducing new responsibilities for property owners, the law seeks to reduce radon-related health risks, enhance transparency in housing transactions, and promote safer living conditions.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 24-1099 strengthens tenant protections in eviction proceedings by eliminating court filing fees for eviction responses, ensuring courts serve legal documents on behalf of tenants, and expanding electronic filing access for self-represented litigants. The bill also clarifies eviction timelines, preventing default judgments before the entire response period expires, and mandates accommodations for tenants with disabilities and language barriers. By removing financial and procedural obstacles, this legislation enhances fair access to eviction defense while introducing new administrative responsibilities for courts. These reforms aim to reduce wrongful evictions, ensuring tenants have a fair chance to contest eviction cases and remain housed.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 24-1294 introduces comprehensive reforms to mobile home park regulations, strengthening tenant protections, landlord accountability, and dispute resolution processes. The legislation restricts entry fees, expands the definition of mobile home parks, and requires multilingual notices to improve accessibility. It enhances protections against retaliatory actions, establishes clear rules for rent-to-own agreements, and grants tenants the right to challenge burdensome rule changes. Courts now have the authority to halt rent increases or issue refunds if landlords violate fair housing laws. Additionally, landlords must maintain habitable conditions and provide emergency water and sanitation services during disruptions. These reforms ensure greater fairness, transparency, and stability for mobile home park residents while increasing government oversight of landlord practices.

Ex. Summary: House Bill 24-1334 seeks to enhance broadband access in multi-unit rental properties and mobile home parks by preventing landlords from unreasonably denying Internet service providers access. The bill allows tenants to request broadband installations, prohibits exclusive agreements that restrict competition, and requires landlords to accommodate multiple providers while permitting them to establish reasonable safety and property management conditions. Broadband companies must cover installation costs and adhere to industry standards to minimize property disruption. This legislation aims to close the digital divide, ensuring fair competition, increased broadband availability, and enhanced Internet access for renters throughout Colorado.