CHAPTER 13 - CHAPTER 13 LEASES: THEIR CREATION AND TERMINATION

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

CHAPTER 13 LEASES: THEIR CREATION AND TERMINATION

Paul Means, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 13.1 LEASES, IN GENERAL

§ 13.1.1—Definition and Dual Nature
§ 13.1.2—Written or Oral
§ 13.1.3—Types of Tenancies
§ 13.1.4—Common Law and Statute
§ 13.1.5—Mobile Home Parks

§ 13.2 DRAFTING LEASES

§ 13.2.1—Names of Tenant and Landlord
§ 13.2.2—Description of Premises and Grant of Possession
§ 13.2.3—Commencement Date and Length of Term
§ 13.2.4—Rent
§ 13.2.5—Tenant's Intended Use of the Premises
§ 13.2.6—Repairs
§ 13.2.7—Alterations and Restoration
§ 13.2.8—Hazardous Waste
§ 13.2.9—Assignment or Subleasing by Tenant
§ 13.2.10—Indemnity, Insurance, and Destruction
§ 13.2.11—Tenant Default
§ 13.2.12—Termination of Lease by Tenant
§ 13.2.13—Permission for Landlord to Enter the Premises During Lease Term
§ 13.2.14—Holding Over by Tenant
§ 13.2.15—Security Deposit or Guarantee
§ 13.2.16—Attorney Fees
§ 13.2.17—OFAC Representations
§ 13.2.18—Cabling Removal
§ 13.2.19—Should the Lease Be Recorded?
§ 13.2.20—Protecting the Landlord from the Bankruptcy of the Tenant
§ 13.2.21—Broker's Lien
§ 13.2.22—Marijuana
§ 13.2.23—Short-Term Occupancy

§ 13.3 SECURITY DEPOSITS

§ 13.3.1—Definition
§ 13.3.2—Residential Security Deposits
§ 13.3.3—Commercial Security Deposits

§ 13.4 LANDLORD'S LIEN (RESIDENTIAL PREMISES)

§ 13.5 TENANT'S RIGHTS

§ 13.5.1—Quiet Enjoyment
§ 13.5.2—Residential Warranty of Habitability
§ 13.5.3—Discrimination
§ 13.5.4—Required Documentation
§ 13.5.5—Receipt for Tenant Payments
§ 13.5.6—Rental Applications
§ 13.5.7—Rent Control
§ 13.5.8—Rental Increases
§ 13.5.9—Late Fees

§ 13.6 TERMINATION OF LEASES; UNLAWFUL DETENTION

§ 13.6.1—Termination and Default Notice
§ 13.6.2—Unlawful Detention
§ 13.6.3—Notices and Demands Preceding Unlawful Detainer Action
§ 13.6.4—Service
§ 13.6.5—Unlawful Detainer Actions
§ 13.6.6—Representation of Landlord
§ 13.6.7—Temporary Pandemic Protections

FORMS

Form 13-1—Post-Closing Occupancy

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