Property ManagementIntermediateColorado Exam

Under Colorado law, a residential landlord may NOT use a tenant's security deposit for:

AUnpaid rent
BDamage beyond normal wear and tear
CNormal wear and tear repairsCorrect
DCleaning costs if the unit is left excessively dirty

Why Normal wear and tear repairs Is Correct

Answer C: Normal wear and tear repairs

Colorado law prohibits landlords from deducting normal wear and tear (carpet fading, minor wall scuffs, etc.) from security deposits.

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