Colorado § 38-12-1306 - Affirmative defense.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 38-12-1306 — Affirmative defense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-12-1306. Affirmative defense.
If a landlord fails to comply with this part 13, a tenant may assert the landlord's failure as an affirmative defense for a tenant to an eviction proceeding. If a tenant asserts such an affirmative defense, and the landlord cannot demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence that the landlord has complied with this part 13, the court shall dismiss the eviction proceeding.
Source: L. 2024: Entire part added, (HB 24-1098), ch. 113, p. 360, § 2, effective April 19.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 38-12-1306
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 38-12-1306 cover?
Section 38-12-1306 ("Affirmative defense.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Colorado § 38-12-1306?
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