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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law prohibits a landlord from requiring a tenant to submit a security deposit in an amount that exceeds 2 monthly rent payments. The bill creates an exception to this prohibition for cases in which a buyer and a seller of residential real property have executed a post-closing occupancy agreement in connection with the sale. The exception takes effect November 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Colorado law regarding security deposits, which currently limits landlords to collecting no more than two months' rent as a security deposit. The key provision of this bill creates an exception to that limit, allowing landlords to collect a higher security deposit specifically when a buyer and seller of a residence have entered into a "post-closing occupancy agreement." This agreement is a contract where the seller of a home (who is also the tenant in this scenario) stays in the home for a period *after* the sale has been finalized, essentially renting it back from the new owner (the landlord). This exception will become effective on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-054 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112247/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112126/download |
| Senate Local Government & Housing Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17846/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111239/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/110993/download |
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