SB 185 by Senate President Brandon Shaffer (D-Boulder) and Rep. Mike Merrifield (D-Colorado Springs) managed to pass an unrecorded Second Reading vote in the Senate early last week but continues to languish on the Senate Calendar for final approval.
Last month CAR issued a statewide Call for Action (CFA) urging the Senate to oppose the bill, which seeks to overturn a statutory requirement that a tenant must provide written notice to a landlord in the case of a breach, expand the definition of a violation of the Warranty of Habitability, and add new treble damages language. The legislation was introduced to the surprise of the real estate community, who participated in a taxpayer-funded task force resulting in reform legislation adopted just two years ago.
We would like to extend a thank you to the over 1600 REALTORS® who responded to the CFA. We would urge you to continue contacting your Senator and ask they vote no on SB 185 when it is finally heard on 3rd Reading. Talking Points
