The 2026 Legislative Session has now concluded. It has been a very successful session for rental housing providers (and indirectly for their residential customers). Our industry had successful outcomes on each of the bills on which we engaged. This included not only the enactment of statutory... Continue Reading
As Chair of the Independent Rental Owner Council (IROC), I regularly hear from small housing providers across Colorado about how they are navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Many are reassessing how new requirements impact their operations, financial planning, and... Continue Reading
Denver’s multifamily market is not facing a demand problem. It is facing a saturation problem. With vacancy climbing to 7.6 percent, the highest level in 16 years, and more than 45,000 units delivered across the metro in the past three years, competition has become structural, not... Continue Reading
The National Apartment Association (NAA) has released updated guidance addressing immigration enforcement and its impact on rental housing providers. As immigration-related activity increases nationally, housing providers must understand their legal responsibilities, fair housing protections, and... Continue Reading
As Colorado lawmakers kick off the 2026 legislative session, a new bipartisan effort is urging policymakers to take a closer look at how increasingly complex housing regulations are affecting affordability, housing stability, and the day-to-day renter experience across the state. The Bringing... Continue Reading
News about the state Legislature paving the way for government overreach is all too common for us on the Western Slope, but those of us in the multifamily housing industry have seen it become part of our daily work. While apartment managers such as myself strive to do the right thing, Front... Continue Reading
April 24, 2025 -- Rental housing is front and center during this legislative session where Colorado lawmakers are considering more than 30 housing-related bills, most of which specifically target rental housing. Over-zealous regulation has become increasingly common in our state in recent years,... Continue Reading
August 18, 2025 – It is no secret that families across Colorado are struggling to pay rent. While anti-growth policies have continued to drive up the costs of all housing across the state, our elected leaders have desperately tried to pursue new policies to keep people in their homes.... Continue Reading
Excessive regulations, including rent control, can do more harm than good and have unintended consequences Home ownership in Colorado is all-too-often a distant dream for many, but even the option to rent is costing residents a pretty penny these days. It’s important to understand the... Continue Reading
Apartments and rental properties offer choices, convenience and flexibility for people who choose to live in Colorado For many people looking to live in Colorado, apartments and rental properties offer an enticing combination of choice, convenience and flexibility. As homeownership comes with... Continue Reading
Throughout the past several years, rental housing has been a target for partisan legislation that has increased rents and fees for middle class and working families, hampered the development of apartments in communities desperate for supply and chased away future investment. While several... Continue Reading
