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HB 1284

Requirements for Tenant Utility Billing

2026 Regular Session

Colorado bill establishing landlord utility billing standards for tenant cost transparency, allocation methods, and dispute resolution in rental properties.

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Bill Summary · HB 1284

Legislative bill overview

HB 1284 establishes requirements for how landlords must handle utility billing for tenants in Colorado rental properties. The bill appears to set standards for utility cost allocation, billing transparency, and dispute resolution between landlords and tenants regarding utility expenses.

Why is this important

Utility billing disputes are a common source of landlord-tenant conflict, particularly in multi-unit buildings where costs must be divided among residents. Clear legal standards can protect tenants from unexpected charges, prevent disputes over allocation methods, and establish landlord accountability while also providing rental property owners with predictable compliance frameworks.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation methodology: Disagreement over whether utilities should be split equally, based on unit size, metered individually, or by consumption—each method affects tenant costs differently
  • Transparency and documentation: Defining what billing information landlords must provide and how disputes over calculations get resolved could impose administrative burdens on smaller property owners
  • Interaction with existing lease terms: Questions about whether the bill overrides current lease agreements or allows landlords to opt out under certain circumstances

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

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