Property Management
In Colorado, the 'Colorado Residential Tenants Health and Safety Act' (C.R.S. § 38-12-505) gives tenants the right to:
ATerminate a lease for any reason
BDemand repairs for habitability issues and, if ignored, potentially make repairs and deduct the cost✓ Correct
CSublease to any party without landlord consent
DMake structural alterations to the property
Explanation
Under Colorado's habitability law, if a landlord fails to address a material health and safety issue after proper notice, tenants may have the right to withhold rent, make repairs and deduct costs, or terminate the lease under specific circumstances.
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