Community Invited to Home Safety and Tenant Rights Event on June 9

The City of Boulder invites community members to a free informational event to learn more about home safety and tenant rights on Tuesday, June 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Penfield Tate, II Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302.

This event is designed to help community members understand their rights as tenants, what services are available to support tenants, city laws around manufactured home communities and topics related to building and home safety, including creating a wildfire resilient home and community.

Whether you rent, own or live in a manufactured home, staff will be available throughout the event to answer questions and will present two sessions to cover important information.

• 5:30 to 6 p.m. - Tenant Rights and Services
  • Topics include Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Services, information about the Community Mediation and Resolution Center and manufactured home community codes and rules.
• 6:15 to 7 p.m. - Building and Home Safety
  • Topics include building safety codes, permitting requirements (building and renovation), landscaping, Wildfire Resilience (landscaping, home hardening and defensible space), plus drought watch and seasonal water conservation information.

Community members are also encouraged to sign up for the city’s new Tenant Update email list to receive updates about local housing events, practical guidance on tenant rights and responsibilities and information on city programs.

Learn more about tenant rights and services and Planning & Development Services on the city’s website.