Landlord-tenant law in Arapahoe County, Colorado involves the rights and duties of both the landlord and the tenant who rents an apartment, house, condo, land, or commercial property.
Many states follow the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act or have enacted their own act under Colorado law.
Elements of both real property law and contract law often control the resolution of landlord tenant disputes in [city, state].
Tenants have duties including preserving the premises, and paying rent. The landlord has the duty to deliver possession and a covenant of quiet enjoyment.
During a dispute, the tenant may have defenses including constructive eviction, breach of covenant, and retaliatory eviction.
Founded in 1978, ACREL is the largest organization in the United States for attorneys devoted to real estate law. Admission in ACREL is by invitation only after a rigorous screening procedure. The College gathers together the top real estate lawyers in Colorado and throughout the country who are distinguished for their skill, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
The Metropolitan Lawyer Referral Service - The MRLS is sponsored by several local bar associations including the Arapahoe County Bar Association and the City of Aurora Bar Association. Since 1972, the MLRS has helped individuals and businesses during their search for an attorney in Littleton, Centennial, or Greenwood Village, Colorado. This non-profit and community based service screens local attorneys for their experience and good standing with the Colorado State Bar. The advantage of using a lawyer referral service includes the ability to talk with a trained staff person, pay a $75 consultation fee and receive an impartial referral to a local attorney with experience for that type of case.