What is my next step?

You are right you should write. But not an email a letter. You may have a warranty of habitability claim which will allow you to fix the problem...

Can I take legal recourse against landlord in Aurora CO for forced entry without notification or permission?

The answer to your question is, it depends. It depends on the language of your lease. However, most apartments use a lease which allows them to...

Can an apt complex transfer a deposit from a lease that had 2 people on it to a new lease that only 1 of the people will sign

Security deposits are one area of the law where the tenants have some leverage. Improperly handled security deposits can become a very expensive...

Do I need a Real Estate Attorney? What can I do?

Your property manager works for you, he is your agent. His ability to withhold funds should be outlined in your contract with him. Even when he...

Landlord/Tenant and leaking hose spigot

The answer to your question will depend upon the exact language in your lease. The lease may not say that you are specifically responsible for...

Even though your nephew may not have a signed lease agreement, you have allowed him to make your home his home. Thus, In the eyes of the law he is...

Can I legally break my commercial lease in Colorado if my landlord comes in daily harassing me for back rent in front of clients

The language in your lease will determine your rights. It is unlikely that the issues you have complained of will give you any ability to declare...

Tenant removed property from home that did not belong to them, and did not pay last months rent.

Tenants, unfortunately, often do not mirror the landlord's values. Yes, you can sue for money damages to recover your losses due the property...

When a landlord returns the itemized statement of what he plans to withdraw from the security deposit.

It is not uncommon for landlords not to understand the Colorado Security Deposit Statute. It appears that your former landlord falls into that...

I recently moved out of a rental home and I received a letter saying I owed quite a lot of money.

Your landlord cannot withhold your security deposit for "normal wear and tear." You lived in the home for four years, painting would be expected,...