Landlord, Tenant and Roommate Resources

The Landlord-Tenant Handbook provides information for both landlords and tenants regarding residential property rentals. This information does not constitute legal advice; it is intended to serve as a guide and is not to be used as a substitute for counsel from a qualified attorney.

IMPORTANT

The City of Boulder Landlord-Tenant Handbook was last updated in November 2023 and does not contain information about new legislation that passed in Colorado in 2024 that affects landlords, tenants and property managers. The list below includes some of the laws that passed in 2024. More information can be found by searching “Colorado General Assembly” plus the SB/HB number in your internet search bar. If interpretation is needed, an attorney should be consulted. We appreciate your patience as revisions to the handbook are under consideration.

• SB24-094 Safe Housing for Residential Tenants (Warranty of Habitability)
• HB24-1007 Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits
• HB24-1098 Cause Required for Eviction of Residential Tenant
• HB24-1099 Defendant Filing Fees in Evictions
• HB24-1259 Price Gouging in Rent Declared Disaster
• HB24-1318 Modify Rental Premises Person With Disability

Can my landlord come into my apartment whenever they feel like it? What is normal wear and tear? The landlord has not returned my security deposit, what do I do? For answers to these and other commonly asked questions see our Landlord-Tenant FAQs.

The Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Services (EPRAS) program was a result of the passage of the No Eviction without Representation measure in November 2020. The program helps people resolve eviction-related housing issues through legal services, rental assistance and mediation. Learn more about potential resources and new requirements for landlords under ordinance 8412 on the EPRAS page.

Peaceful co-existence among roommates doesn’t always happen by accident. Steps can be taken to prevent common household tensions and address situations when they occur. See our guidelines for avoiding roommate disputes.

Mediation can help landlords, tenants and roommates resolve their disputes even if they have been unable to so independently. There is no fee to use the City of Boulder mediation services. Visit the Community Mediation and Resolution Center to learn more.

The City of Boulder legally requires that landlords return interest on the security deposits they hold for their tenants. The interest rate for 2025 is 2.92%. To view rates from previous years and for more information on how to determine the amount see our calculation formula.

The City of Boulder does not enforce towing on private property but encourage you to know your rights.