Landlord-tenant law in El Paso 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.
Lawyer Referral Service in El Paso County - The El Paso County Bar Association sponsors a non-profit Lawyer Referral Service to help residents of Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas of El Paso County, Colorado, find a qualified attorney. The attorneys that participate in the service are screened to confirm their experience in a particular practice area. The service also confirms that the attorney is in good standing with the Colorado State Bar, the local bar association, and has a clean disciplinary record. The LRS also serves individuals in Cripple Creek and throughout Teller County, Colorado.