Colorado Springs Property Management Blog

Military PCS Orders: Should You Rent or Sell Your Colorado Springs Home?

By Joe Boylan - Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Getting PCS orders is part of military life—but when you own a home in Colorado Springs, those orders bring a tough decision: do you sell your house or rent it out? For many service members stationed at Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, or the ...

HB25-1240: Colorado's New Subsidized Housing Tenant Protections

By Joe Boylan - Tuesday, December 16, 2025

In 2021, Colorado prohibited source-of-income discrimination to help voucher holders access rental housing. However, fair housing advocates documented that many landlords found ways to circumvent these protections—delaying paperwork, refusing to cooperate with housing autho...

HB25-1240: Colorado's New Subsidized Housing Tenant Protections

By Joe Boylan - Tuesday, December 16, 2025

In 2021, Colorado prohibited source-of-income discrimination to help voucher holders access rental housing. However, fair housing advocates documented that many landlords found ways to circumvent these protections—delaying paperwork, refusing to cooperate with housing authoriti...

Understanding Colorado's HOME Act: How HB24-1007 Changed Occupancy Rules Statewide

By Joe Boylan - Monday, November 10, 2025

Before HB24-1007, dozens of Colorado municipalities controlled not just how many people could live in a home, but who those people could be.The "Family" Definition Typical zoning language: "Family shall mean any number of persons related by blood, marriage, adoptio...

Understanding Colorado's HOME Act: How HB24-1007 Changed Occupancy Rules Statewide

By Joe Boylan - Sunday, November 9, 2025

Before HB24-1007, dozens of Colorado municipalities controlled not just how many people could live in a home, but who those people could be.The "Family" Definition Typical zoning language: "Family shall mean any number of persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, guardianship...

Understanding HB25-1236: New Changes to Colorado's Portable Tenant Screening System

By Joe Boylan - Friday, October 24, 2025

Colorado's state legislature has maintained an aggressive pace of housing legislation over the past several years, fundamentally reshaping the legal landscape for landlords and property managers. From warranty-of-habitability requirements and security deposit reforms to for-c...

Understanding HB25-1236: New Changes to Colorado's Portable Tenant Screening System

By Joe Boylan - Thursday, October 23, 2025

Colorado's state legislature has maintained an aggressive pace of housing legislation over the past several years, fundamentally reshaping the legal landscape for landlords and property managers. From warranty-of-habitability requirements and security deposit reforms to for-c...

Letty's Act: Colorado's New Tenant Death Protection Law

By Springs Homes for Rent - Tuesday, August 12, 2025

What is Letty's Act?House Bill 25-1108 (HB 1108), officially known as "Letty's Act," protects families from lease penalties when a tenant dies. The bill passed both the Colorado House and Senate unanimously, demonstrating broad legislative support. Taking effect...

Beyond HB 25-1168: Why Smart Landlords Are Shifting to Non-Renewal Strategies

By Springs Homes for Rent - Sunday, July 20, 2025

Derek and Beth have been living in Mr. Dawson's rental home in Colorado for several years. Recently, rent has started to fall behind, and Mr. Dawson senses tension every time he talks to either Derek or Beth.Fast forward a couple of months, and the couple is significantly beh...

How to Extend the Life of Your Rental Property's Decks and Balconies

By Springs Homes for Rent - Monday, April 28, 2025

IntroductionDecks and balconies are valuable assets to any rental property, providing outdoor living space that tenants consistently rank among their most desired amenities. However, these exposed structures require regular attention to maintain their integrity and appearance. Wh...