Centennial Rental -how to not renew the lease

[Marysue Connelly]

I have a rental home in Centennial, Co (couldn't find Centennial on the Colorado city options).  I currently have a single mom in the property .  She originally moved in 6 years ago as a couple w/ 2 children,  they got a divorce last year and she stayed in the house.  She pays the rent on time but is generally difficult to deal with.  She makes it very tough to get in and do any repairs even though she likes to complain about things.  I want to not renew the lease.  Is there anything specific I need to consider regarding rental laws in Colorado or Centennial?  Can I just give 90 days notice we won't be renewing the lease, no reason necessary?

[James Carlson]

@Marysue Connelly

I am not a lawyer, and this isn't legal advice, yada yada yada ...

Colorado landlord-tenant law does not obligate you to renew a tenant's lease. 

There was a bill introduced last year -- House Bill 1171 -- that would have only allowed landlords to terminate a lease for failure to pay or for violating lease agreements. Under that bill, being difficult to work with might not qualify. 

Either way, that house bill did not pass. I haven't heard of anything similar being introduced this session. I think it's nice of you to give her as much notice as possible as it sounds like she's been there awhile.