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Landlord-Tenant & Evictions

Colorado landlord-tenant law for both sides — security deposits, habitability, and the eviction (FED) process, done right.

Charles E. Liken Jr., Esq. — On Colorado's Legal Front Lines Since 1995 · Government Investigator, Denver Human Services (1997–2003) · Licensed Colorado Attorney Since 2003 ~ 20+ Years in Private Practice · Colorado Deputy District Attorney (2018–2020) · Colorado Court-Appointed Child and Family Investigator

How We Help

The rules are technical, and the deadlines are short

Colorado landlord-tenant law is a maze of strict timelines — miss one and a strong position collapses. We represent both landlords and tenants, and the first job is always the same: figure out which clock is running and get ahead of it.

Security-deposit disputes — the 30-day (or up-to-60-day) return rule and treble damages plus attorney fees for wrongful withholding (C.R.S. § 38-12-103). See our free demand letter.

Warranty of habitability — heat, water, mold, and pests; the remedies tenants have and the notice landlords need (C.R.S. §§ 38-12-503, 38-12-507). It cannot be waived.

Evictions (FED) — the notice, the summons, and the timeline under C.R.S. § 13-40-104, done correctly so it isn’t thrown out — or defended when it’s wrong.

Illegal lockouts & shutoffs — self-help eviction (changing locks, cutting utilities) is illegal and expensive (C.R.S. § 38-12-510).

Leases — drafting & disputes — residential and commercial: review, enforce, or challenge.

DV lease protection — survivors can end a lease early with little or nothing owed (C.R.S. § 38-12-402); our free guide walks it.

Ready when you are — talk it through with Charles.

Your choice: no-charge 20-minute phone call OR in-depth hour ($300) — both directly with Charles.

Book a Consultation (303) 406-2791

Whichever side you’re on, move first

Landlord-tenant fights reward the party who papers it correctly and early. A no-charge call sorts out your notice, your timeline, and your leverage before you act.

Fees you can plan around: clear fee agreements, flexible payment plans through Affirm, and secure payments with Square.

Charles E. Liken Jr., Esq.

Attorney & Counselor at Law

Take the first step. We'll take it from there.

No-charge 20-minute phone consultation, or an in-depth hour ($300) — both directly with Charles.

Book a Consultation Call (303) 406-2791