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Colorado Proposal Would Limit Renters’ Pet Fees

Pet rent would be limited to $35 per month or 1.5% of the owner’s monthly rent.

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1 year ago

April 19, 2023

PETS+ Staff

Colorado is considering legislation to limit extra fees for renters who have pets.

House Bill 1068 passed in the legislature and is headed to the governor’s signature for final approval, Colorado Politics reports.

Among the bill’s provisions:

Keep pet rent to $35 per month or 1.5% of the owner’s monthly rent, whichever is more.
Limit pet deposits to $300 beyond the existing security deposit.
Require that pet deposits be refundable.

Landlords would still be able to prohibit pets or impose breed restrictions.

The bill would also forbid restrictions on dog breeds for homeowner’s insurance purposes.

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