Questions answered by William F Burns

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Landlord quit paying utilities ?

William's answer | Answered on March 06, 2018

Since you are the tenant at the property, the water company should allow you to pay up the bill and get the water turned back on. Since it was...

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I never received certified mail that was sent to me. Isn't this considered mail never sent then?

William's answer | Answered on March 06, 2018

If the landlord sends the statement of reasons for withholding from your deposit to your last known address within the required time period, then...

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In Colorado, can you get evicted for not paying a fine, even if you do pay the rent on time, after receiving a notice to comply?

William's answer | Answered on March 05, 2018

You should at least pay the rent part within the 3 day notice to comply period. If you do not pay that part, then you most likely will be evicted....

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WWhat can I do about neighbors and property manager?

William's answer | Answered on March 02, 2018

If the landlord wants you out because he claimed you have violated the lease and you disagree, he still has to go through the legal eviction...

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Do i need to pay my lease break fee if I have filed a noise complaint and talked to the office many times about the situation?

William's answer | Answered on March 02, 2018

Another defense that you may have against owing the break lease fee is breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment. Implied in every lease is a...

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Can my girlfriend lock me out and force me to move if we are both on the lease in colorado springs co

William's answer | Answered on February 23, 2018

I would talk to the landlord about this and see what they can do to help. Maybe they would at least agree to remove your name from the lease, so...

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What rights do I have against eviction as a tenant who has a verbal lease with a coworker/tenant who is not the landlord?

William's answer | Answered on February 23, 2018

It sounds like your supervisor is also your landlord and she is subleasing to you. Do you have a lease with her? She has to comply with the terms...

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Is a text message stating notice to vacate a commercial property consideted legal and valid in the state of Co.

William's answer | Answered on February 20, 2018

Colorado Revised Statute 13-40-107 states how a tenancy may be terminated. It says it may be terminated by giving a Notice to Quit(Notice to...

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Can my girlfriend get evicted because of me even if im not living with her?

William's answer | Answered on February 20, 2018

If the landlord wants to evict her based on an unauthorized person living there, they first have to give her a 3 day demand to comply or vacate....

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How long can a landlord charge a late fee after you have already moved out?

William's answer | Answered on January 16, 2018

The landlord cannot recover late fees at all unless it is written in the lease and then the law says they have to be cut off when the amount gets...

William F Burns's Answers (424)

Landlord quit paying utilities ?

I never received certified mail that was sent to me. Isn't this considered mail never sent then?

In Colorado, can you get evicted for not paying a fine, even if you do pay the rent on time, after receiving a notice to comply?

WWhat can I do about neighbors and property manager?

Do i need to pay my lease break fee if I have filed a noise complaint and talked to the office many times about the situation?

Can my girlfriend lock me out and force me to move if we are both on the lease in colorado springs co

What rights do I have against eviction as a tenant who has a verbal lease with a coworker/tenant who is not the landlord?

Is a text message stating notice to vacate a commercial property consideted legal and valid in the state of Co.

Can my girlfriend get evicted because of me even if im not living with her?

How long can a landlord charge a late fee after you have already moved out?