Applying for rentals may seem like an easy process, but rental applications are subject to a number of limitations and requirements under Colorado law. Landlords and tenants should be familiar know about the laws that relate to fees, disclosures, notifications, credit checks, background checks, criminal records, rental history, and rejections.

Unlike residential leases, commercial leases usually include provisions for tenants to pay property taxes and insurance for the property as well as common area maintenance (“CAM”) fees. Leases which include taxes, insurance and CAM fees are called “Triple Net” or “NNN” leases and are the most common leases.

A lease is an enforceable contract that should be specifically fitted to each unique situation. There are many lease templates available, but the process is binding on whoever signs the contract, so you had better cover your bases. This blog helps cover the basics in residential leases.

Are you a homeowner looking to rent your Denver house or spare bedroom on Airbnb? VRBO.com? This blog offers a short how-to guide to get your house on Airbnb or VRBO.com in Denver