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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-801

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-801
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Colorado (state)
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38-12-801. Written rental agreement - prohibited clauses - copy - tenant -
applicability - definitions. (1) If there is a written rental agreement, the landlord
shall provide the tenant with a copy of the agreement that is signed by the landlord
and the tenant, no later than the seventh day after the tenant has signed the
agreement. A landlord may provide the tenant with an electronic copy of the
agreement, unless the tenant requests a paper copy, in which case the landlord
shall provide the tenant with a paper copy.

(2) A written rental agreement must include a statement indicating to the
tenant the name and address of the person who is the landlord or the landlord's
authorized agent. If the identity of a landlord or a landlord's authorized agent
changes, the new landlord or authorized agent, not later than one business day
after such change, shall:

(a) Provide each tenant of the landlord written or electronic notice of the
change; or

(b) Post the identity of the new landlord or new authorized agent in a
conspicuous location on the residential premises.

(2.5) (a) A written rental agreement must include a statement that section
24-34-502 (1) prohibits source of income discrimination and requires a non-exempt
landlord to accept any lawful and verifiable source of money paid directly,
indirectly, or on behalf of a person, including income derived from any lawful
profession or occupation and income or rental payments derived from any
government or private assistance, grant, or loan program.

(b) This subsection (2.5) does not apply to a landlord with five or fewer
single-family rental homes and no more than five total rental units including any
single-family homes.

(3) (a) A written rental agreement must not include: