Signed by Governor Jared Polis

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and final pass a bill that prohibits certain provisions in rental agreements.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the following items may not be included in a rental agreement (Sec. 1): 

• A waiver of the right to a jury trial; 

• A waiver to the right to a pursue a class action claim; 

• The implied covenant of quiet enjoyment; 

• Provisions that request payment for refusal to notify that one is renewing their lease; 

• Fees that are characterized under the blanket term of rent but cover different things; 

• Provisions that require a tenant to pay a fee markup for a service that is billed to the landlord; and

• An action of possession based solely on not paying utility bills.

• Defines terms related to landlords and rent (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits certain provisions in rental agreements.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the following items may not be included in a rental agreement (Sec. 1): 

• A waiver of the right to a jury trial; 

• A waiver to the right to a pursue a class action claim; 

• The implied covenant of quiet enjoyment; 

• Provisions that request payment for refusal to notify that one is renewing their lease; 

• Fees that are characterized under the blanket term of rent but cover different things; 

• Provisions that require a tenant to pay a fee markup for a service that is billed to the landlord; and

• An action of possession based solely on not paying utility bills.

• Defines terms related to landlords and rent (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text