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HB 25-1196

Landlord Procedures for Removal of Tenants

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carlos Barron and 3 co-sponsors

HB 25-1196 aimed to protect tenants by preventing evictions solely for unpaid late fees and clarifying eviction notice requirements, but it was postponed indefinitely.

House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Postpone Indefinitely
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Bill Summary · HB 25-1196

Summary of HB 25-1196: Landlord Procedures for Removal of Tenants

Bill Number: HB 25-1196
Introduced On: February 10, 2025
Status: Postponed Indefinitely by the House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government on February 26, 2025
Prime Sponsors: Rep. Woog; Phillips

Purpose and Intent

HB 25-1196 aimed to modify the procedures that landlords must follow when evicting tenants. The bill sought to protect tenants from eviction based solely on the non-payment of late fees and to clarify the communication requirements between landlords and tenants regarding eviction notices.

Key Provisions

The bill included several significant changes to existing landlord-tenant laws:

  1. Eviction Restrictions:

    • Landlords would be prohibited from terminating a lease or evicting a tenant solely due to the failure to pay one or more late fees.
    • A landlord could only pursue eviction if there was another legal reason for doing so.

  2. Demand Letter Requirements:

    • The bill clarified that demand letters (notices to vacate) must be provided in English unless the tenant specifies another primary language at the time of lease signing.
    • This change aimed to standardize communication and ensure clarity in the eviction process.

  3. Notice Posting Procedures:

    • Landlords would be allowed to post eviction notices on the leased premises after just one unsuccessful attempt at personal service, rather than requiring two separate attempts on different days.

Impact

The bill was projected to have minimal fiscal impacts, including:

  • State Revenue: No significant changes anticipated, with projected state revenue remaining at $0 for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27.
  • State Workload: The workload for the Judicial Department may decrease due to fewer civil eviction filings, but the overall impact was considered minimal.

Effective Date

If enacted, the bill would have taken effect 90 days following the adjournment of the General Assembly, assuming no referendum petition was filed against it.

Conclusion

While HB 25-1196 aimed to enhance tenant protections and clarify eviction procedures, it was ultimately postponed indefinitely, meaning that the proposed changes will not be implemented at this time. The bill's intent reflected ongoing discussions about tenant rights and landlord responsibilities in Colorado.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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