Bill > HB1092

This bill clarifies provisions related to rent increases and no-fault evictions in Colorado by establishing guidelines for what constitutes a reasonable rent increase. Specifically, the bill defines a reasonable rent increase as one that aligns with fair market rent, which can be determined by comparing rental amounts of similar properties in the area. Under the proposed changes, a landlord can initiate a no-fault eviction if a tenant refuses to sign a new rental agreement, but only if the new terms are considered reasonable, with rent increases now explicitly defined as reasonable when they reflect current market rates. The bill also modifies existing law regarding retaliatory rent increases, stating that a rent increase will not be considered discriminatory, retaliatory, or unconscionable if the landlord can provide evidence that the increase matches fair market rates and the property could be rented to a new tenant at the increased rate in an arm's-length transaction. The bill would take effect after the standard legislative review period, with a potential referendum that could delay implementation until voter approval in the November 2026 election.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1092