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2025 New Laws Seminar Prepares Members for Regulatory Shifts and New Best Practices in Compliance
Pete Muccio & Jonathon Carlson
This year’ s New Laws Seminar brought together housing providers and industry leaders to navigate the sweeping legislative changes shaping Colorado’ s rental housing landscape. Presented by Jonathon Carlson and Pete Muccio, the discussion opened with an overview of bills that did not pass during the 2025 legislative session, highlighting how AAMD advocates helped prevent costly and time-consuming measures from becoming laws. Governor Polis’ s veto of the algorithm bill was also a key talking point, with speakers noting that similar proposals are likely to resurface in future sessions.
The seminar highlighted HB25-1090: Protections Against Deceptive Pricing Practices, which introduces sweeping requirements for transparency in rental pricing and fee disclosure. Under the new law effective January 1, 2026, housing providers must clearly outline all fees associated with a rental unit— including administrative, amenity, and optional charges— ensuring that applicants and residents have a clear understanding of the total monthly cost. The bill also impacts utility pass-through charges, electronic payment processing fees, and establishes new advertising standards. These changes
will require housing providers to update leases, revise advertising materials, and coordinate with third-party platforms to maintain compliance. Attendees were urged to update leases, advertising, and operational practices by the new year, to avoid non-compliance consequences.
The seminar also highlighted recent changes to security deposit laws, effective January 1, 2026( HB25-1249: Tenant Security Deposit Protections), emphasizing the importance of accurate documentation, clear communication with residents, and adherence to updated statutory requirements. Carlson and Muccio explained how the amendment process improved the final version of the bill by removing provisions that would have limited deposits to one month’ s rent or required installment payment options. Today’ s regulations place greater emphasis on thorough documentation, detailed move-in and move-out inspections, and clear communication when handling deposit returns. Carlson and Muccio also noted that maintaining accurate and consistent records not only ensures compliance but also strengthens transparency, builds resident trust, and helps prevent disputes before they arise.
Lastly, the seminar emphasized the critical role of industry advocacy in shaping legislation and safeguarding the interests of both housing providers and residents. The Colorado Apartment Association’ s active presence at the Capitol was recognized as instrumental in refining— and, in some cases, preventing— the passage of measures that could have produced unintended consequences for the rental market. Equally important was the reminder that proactive compliance must accompany advocacy. By updating policies, investing in staff training, and fostering clear communication with residents, housing providers can better navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
The 2025 New Laws Seminar underscored that legislative change would remain constant in Colorado’ s housing landscape. Looking ahead, continued engagement, diligent compliance, and strong communication with residents will be essential for housing providers to adapt successfully. By approaching new regulations with both preparedness and flexibility, the industry can not only meet evolving requirements but also help shape a stronger, more sustainable housing market for the future.
- Liz Tennyson www. aamdhq. org 9 | TRENDS SEPTEMBER 2025