William F Burns

William F Burns's Answers (424)

Lakewood, CO

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Lakewood, CO

Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant

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Is this right or legal?

William's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

Another defense to an eviction that your friend may have is the defense of Waiver or Estoppel, which basically means that even if she did not have...

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I need to know my rights as a tenet?

William's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

In most cases tenants are only liable for damages caused by their carelessness, accident, negligence or abuse or that of their guests. It looks...

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What steps are available when an apartment complex is dragging their feet returning security deposit?

William's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

The Colorado Security deposit act CRS 38-12-101 et seq gives the landlord 30 days after the end of the lease or after you vacate, whichever is...

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Do I have a chance at suing and receiving my security deposit? Specifically, 200.00 for carpet cleaning and 175.00 for "holes".

William's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

The Colorado security deposit statute is CRS 38-12-101 et seq. It says a landlord may not withhold from the deposit for normal wear and tear. It...

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