Does a faulty outlet make a property uninhabitable, in Colorado it now does.

Does a faulty outlet make a property uninhabitable, in Colorado it now does.

Every time I open the news, I’m amazed at what is happening in the Colorado legislature.  As a rental property owner, I cringe as it is becoming next to impossible to cost effectively operate a rental property.  The new law is titled “safe housing”. Who doesn’t want...
New Colorado Bill Shakes Up Local Land Use Rules

New Colorado Bill Shakes Up Local Land Use Rules

After stunning defeats last year, the Colorado governor and legislature have broken apart the large bill into smaller parts that have each passed.  Two new land use bills passed that take away local government control and hand it to the state of Colorado.     The new...
What housing bills passed and failed in Colorado Legislature?

What housing bills passed and failed in Colorado Legislature?

It has been quite the session with a ton of bills that have huge ramifications for property owners throughout Colorado.  The proposals ranged from increasing taxes on nightly rentals, evictions protections, habitability, right of first refusal and various others.  The...
Colorado insurance premiums up 30%, State farm leaves California, 12% drop in values, is CO next?

Colorado insurance premiums up 30%, State farm leaves California, 12% drop in values, is CO next?

Just like in California, Colorado recently passed a bill to create a statewide insurance plan to write insurance policies in high risk areas.  Why are most major insurers now leaving California?  What does this mean for the future of property insurance in Colorado?...
Colorado will turn off wells in one part of state; billions “taken” from property owners

Colorado will turn off wells in one part of state; billions “taken” from property owners

  It is amazing that Colorado continues to pursue a growth strategy throughout the state with the knowledge that we are basically out of water.  The issue of water is coming to a head in one part of the state.  Colorado is legally required to stop irrigating...
New bill in Colorado legislature drastically increases HOA fees

New bill in Colorado legislature drastically increases HOA fees

The Colorado legislature is out of control with their housing bills. The newest bill: “Real Property owner unit association collections” will drastically increase HOA fees for every property owner and likely could bankrupt many homeowner associations.  What is in this...