Dispute with Your Landlord?Disputes--actual and potential--come in all shapes and sizes for landlords and tenants. Whether it's a disagreement over a rent increase, late rental payment, questions regarding responsibility for repairs or return of a security deposit, rarely should lawyers and litigation be the first choice for resolving a landlord-tenant dispute. Here are some useful resources and links to help residents with a variety of legal and resident right issues:
Landlord Tenant DisputesPhone: (303) 831-1935
Jeffco Action Center Landlord/Tenant CounselingHelps landlords and tenants in the Denver Metro Area. Explains tenant and landlord legal rights, makes suggestions about disputes, and provides counseling in dealing with government assistance programs. J.A.C. can also help with emergency rent assistance. Address: 8755 W. 14th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80215-4895 Phone: 303-237-0230 Fax: 303-237-6002 Web Address: http://www.jeffcoac.org/servicesTenant.phpEmail: tlc@jeffcoac.org
Housing Advocacy CoalitionOrganizes low-income tenants to become leaders in the fight to preserve and create low-income housing, focusing on project-based Section 8 tenants. Works with all renters to meet state representatives and senators to improve tenant’s rights: Address: 2023 E. Bijou Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-634-0738 Fax: 719-634-0739
Legal Aid Society Landlord/Tenant CounselingProvides legal information and counseling about landlord-tenant disputes to low income residents and seniors living in the Denver Metro Area. Address: 1905 Sherman Street, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203-1181 Phone: 303-837-1321