Colorado law still allows property managers to require that a portable tenant screening report be completed within the previous 30 days. HB25-1236 did not extend the validity window to 60 days.

Finding a home in Colorado shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Before you apply anywhere, you have the right to know what you’re walking into: the fees, the screening rules, and how your information will be used. Colorado has clear protections that give renters more control — especially when it comes to application fees and screening reports. This guide breaks down your Colorado renter rights in plain language. We’ll cover what you can ask a property manager before you apply, what