Colorado Springs, CO – Colorado Springs is taking proactive steps to ensure renters understand their rights before signing a lease. With a high percentage of residents renting their homes, the city has partnered with Colorado Legal Services and other local housing organizations to offer quarterly workshops that focus on educating both tenants and landlords about their legal rights and responsibilities.
At the latest workshop, held recently in the city, Clinton Albert, an attorney from Colorado Legal Services, shared vital information about landlord-tenant law. His presentation covered key topics, including the importance of thoroughly reading a lease agreement, taking photos of a rental property upon move-in to document its condition, and understanding the legal standards for proper living conditions.
One of the main goals of these workshops, according to Deborah Hamilton, a local housing advocate, is to help renters facing potential eviction. She explained that the sessions provide valuable insight into what the eviction process looks like and how tenants can protect themselves. Likewise, the workshops also benefit landlords, especially those who may find themselves in the difficult position of having to evict a tenant. Hamilton emphasized that having knowledge of the correct legal steps is crucial for all parties involved.
The next Renter Rights Workshop is scheduled for June. To learn more about the resources presented at these workshops or to register for the upcoming session, interested parties can visit the City of Colorado Springs website.
These ongoing workshops reflect the city’s commitment to ensuring fair housing practices and promoting a well-informed rental community, helping to foster positive relationships between tenants and landlords throughout Colorado Springs.
