Colorado HB 24-1098: "Just Cause" Eviction Bill Passed

[Laura S.]

Unfortunately, Colorado has just passed HB 24-1098, the "just cause" eviction bill, which requires landlords to offer lease renewals to their tenants unless one of a few specific criteria are met (if the property is going to be sold, substantially repaired, or renovated, or if the landlord’s family plans to move in - but basically you can't put it up for rent to anyone else for at least 90 days). I am horrified by this overreach, and trying to figure out my best path forward. Luckily I only have one rental property in Colorado, but it's my second home where I rent out a room rather than the whole house, so it's really important to me to be able to give reasonable notice to a tenant that isn't working out, since I have to share the house with them when I am there.

How are others responding to this? I am considering switching the property to six-month lease terms, so that I maintain the choice of whether to keep renewing...

Full details of the bill here: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1098