Property ManagementIntermediateColorado Exam

Under Colorado's 'Landlord-Tenant Statute,' a landlord may withhold a security deposit for:

ANormal wear and tear such as faded paint, which is the approach most often followed
BUnpaid rent, excessive damage beyond normal wear, and extraordinary cleaning costsCorrect
CAny reason the landlord chooses
DOnly physical damage, not unpaid rent

Why Unpaid rent, excessive damage beyond normal wear, and extraordinary cleaning costs Is Correct

Answer B: Unpaid rent, excessive damage beyond normal wear, and extraordinary cleaning costs

Colorado allows landlords to deduct from the security deposit for unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, extraordinary cleaning, and other itemized costs specified in the lease. Normal wear and tear (gradual deterioration from ordinary use) cannot be charged.

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