LEGISLATION
SB24-1014
DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT STANDARD FAILED
Position : Oppose
HB24-1014 proposed reclassifying most consumer disputes as Deceptive Trade Practices claims , by eliminating the legal requirement that a person making a Deceptive Trade Practices claim demonstrate that the complained of behavior effected a significant number of consumers . The elimination of the “ significant impact ” requirement would have converted any mundane contract dispute into a deceptive trade practice enabling the awarding of treble damages , attorney fees , and giving jurisdiction over the dispute to the Attorney General . While this legislation would have negatively impacted all Colorado industries dealing with consumers , its sweeping scope was largely unrecognized . CAA led the opposition that defeated the bill .
SB24-094
SAFE HOUSING FOR RESIDENTIAL
TENANTS PASSED & SIGNED Position : Oppose Effective Date : May 3 , 2024 , 3:00 pm
This bill , as introduced , completely upended the existing Warranty of Habitability statute and modified the burden of proof for landlords as it pertains to remediation of a WOH issues .
The bill places rebuttable presumptions ( 7 or 14 days ) on completing remedial action after being informed of a habitability issue . One of the most problematic provisions is a requirement to provide a tenant with a comparable dwelling unit for up to 60 days while repairs are made .
Drew Hamrick is the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Apartment Association of Metro Denver and Colorado Apartment Association . www . aamdhq . org JUNE 2024 TRENDS | 17