(b) It is not a material violation of the residential rental agreement or lease
agreement pursuant to section 13-40-104 (1)(e) or a substantial violation of the
residential rental agreement or lease agreement pursuant to section 13-40-104
(1)(d.5) if the tenant changes the locks, including electronic locks, or takes any
other reasonable safety precautions, including, but not limited to, installing window
bars, cameras, or other nonpermanent modifications to the dwelling unit.
(c) (I) If a tenant changes a lock, including an electronic lock, pursuant to this
subsection (7), the tenant shall make all reasonable efforts to provide the landlord
with a copy of the key, or the electronic code or other information needed to access
an electronic lock, as soon as reasonably practicable but no later than fourteen
days after the lock or electronic lock is changed.
(II) If the landlord, property manager, or owner of the property is the person
alleged to be responsible for the unlawful sexual behavior, stalking, domestic
violence, or domestic abuse, the tenant shall make reasonable efforts to provide a
copy of the key or electronic code to another person who has the authority to
manage the property and who the tenant determines is safe, provided the person
who is given a copy of the key or electronic code agrees not to share the key or
electronic code with the landlord, property manager, or owner who is alleged to be
responsible for the unlawful sexual behavior, stalking, domestic violence, or
domestic abuse.