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Check your lease agreement, first and foremost, for any language that may extend the Security Deposit return time frame to 60 days. If your lease contains such language, the landlord is not in violation just yet. However, if such extension does not exist, your landlord has breached the Security Deposit law for Colorado.

You may file a small claims case. On a really good note, violating Colorado's Security Deposits law allows a tenant to ask to the court for three times (treble) the wrongfully withheld portion. (If you placed a $1000 security deposit, you may sue for $3,000 + court costs and reasonable attorneys fees.).

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Q: What happens if landlord does not return security deposit after one month in Colorado?
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What happens to a tenant's security deposit when the building is sold?

In most states the security deposit remains the property of the tenant regardless of who owns the building, and state laws may require the old landlord to inform the tenant who the new owner is and where the deposit money is being kept.


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It's quite simple: once the lease is mutually signed, something that is normally done after a security deposit has been paid, then the tenant is considered to have legal custody of the property or dwelling. If at that point the tenant does not move in, the security deposit can be kept. This is because the apartment has been rented out and if at the last minute the tenant decides not to move in, then the landlord has to try to rent out the apartment, which may remain vacant until this happens. It should also be noted that the tenant would also be responsible for any rent of the apartment while the apartment is still vacant and up to the remainder of the lease term.


What happens if you leave without telling the landlord?

This depends on whether you have a lease and if they're holding a security deposit. If either or both are true then legal recourses may be taken, including the forfeiture of your security deposit.


What happens when you deposit money?

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What happens if it takes longer then 21 days to itemize expenses taken from a security deposit?

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What happens when you deposit counterfeit money?

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What to Look for on a Rental Lease Agreement?

When you rent an apartment, you are asked to sign a lease that puts in writing your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. What are some items that should be included in the standard lease agreement?How Much Is the Security Deposit and Other Fees?The lease should put in writing how much you are giving your landlord as a security deposit and where the money will be held during the length of the lease. It should also spell out how the money will be used if some or all of the deposit needs to be withheld at the end of the lease. Your lease should also put in writing how much the landlord will charge per month for pets and what is included in the rent.What Happens if Rent Is Not Paid on Time?The lease should also state when the rent is due and what happens if the rent is not paid on time. It should also state when and how a tenant can be evicted due to nonpayment of rent. Typically, state law will determine to a large extent when and how a tenant can be evicted and what process a landlord must take against you in court.When Can a Tenant Legally Break a Lease?While it is not easy to break a rental agreement, tenants do have certain rights to end the lease if the landlord does not maintain a safe and quiet living environment. As this can be a vague requirement for landlords to meet, it is important to put in writing specific instances when the lease may be broken with no repercussions.A lease agreement between a tenant and a landlord specifies what the landlord expects from the tenant while leasing an apartment. Typically, the tenant/landlord relationship is a good one with few problems for either side. However, having a signed agreement allows both sides to protect themselves if there is a disagreement that needs to be settled in court.


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What happens to your money if you forfeit a deposit?

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