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—Defmition

§ 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 Agreement

Form 13-2—Office Lease...