Landlord Tenant And Lease Dispute Lawyers In Colorado

LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES

Disputes between landlords and their tenants arise for a variety of reasons, and aren’t limited to the “nightmare tenant” or “city’s worst landlord” coverage that local news outlets like to feature. There are plenty of genuine issues that can arise in the course of a lease that have nothing to do with a tenant trying to get away without paying rent, or with a landlord who refuses to make necessary repairs to the building.

While those kinds of issues do come up, others are even more common:

• The leased apartment is damaged and the tenant can’t use all or part of it as a result;
• The landlord needs access to the property for legitimate reasons but the tenant refuses to grant it, or the landlord abuses their limited right of access;
• The tenant is using the leased property for purposes not permitted or not specified in the lease;
• The tenant subleases all or part of the property in violation of the terms of the lease;
• Either the tenant or the landlord fails to uphold their obligations to care for the property as required by the lease;
• The landlord refuses to renew the lease where the lease allows the tenant to do so;
• The landlord does not return the tenant’s security deposit at the end of the lease.

These and other kinds of disputes between a landlord and a tenant can quickly end up in court. But many issues like these can be resolved through negotiation, allowing both parties to avoid the expense and difficulty of going to court. Because we work with Colorado real estate law every day, we know how to negotiate effectively and achieve favorable solutions for our clients. When the parties can’t reach an agreement, we’ll aggressively represent our client’s interests in court.

If you’re experiencing problems with your leased property – whether you’re a tenant or a landlord – give us a call at 720-770-3457 or use our consultation request form to schedule a free and confidential consultation to find out how we can help.

FEES

A $5,000 retainer is required for all pre-litigation dispute cases, while active litigation matters have a minimum retainer of $10,000. As of 1/1/2025, attorney rates vary between $275 – $400/hour. These hourly rates are paid by the retainer account. Fees and retainers for contract reviews and smaller projects vary, with some cases best suited for a 1-2 hour paid consultation at $350 per hour or $700 for two hours. All retainers are evergreen and refundable. Please call to inquire for further details.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be construed as providing legal advice on any subject matter. Laws frequently change and therefore this content is not necessarily up to date, nor comprehensive. Contact us or another attorney with any legal questions specific to your matter. You may request a consultation by completing our consultation request form.