Your complete guide to renter protections in Aurora, CO. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Colorado state protections.
No
Rent Control
30
Days to Return Deposit
2 months' rent
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Aurora does not have local rent control. Colorado state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Aurora may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Colorado law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Aurora-specific laws and ordinances
Aurora rental licensing and inspection program
State Warranty of Habitability Act applies
Triple penalty for bad-faith deposit withholding
Local ordinances work alongside Colorado state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Colorado state protections.
Laws that apply to all Colorado renters
Max Security Deposit
2 months' rent
Deposit Return Deadline
30 daysor 60 days if stated in lease
Entry Notice Required
Reasonable notice
Governing Statute
Colorado Revised Statutes
Common questions about renting in Aurora
No, Aurora does not currently have local rent control. Colorado state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
In Aurora, the Colorado state limit of 2 months' rent applies. Landlords must return deposits within 30 days after you move out.
Aurora tenants benefit from several protections: Aurora rental licensing and inspection program; State Warranty of Habitability Act applies; Triple penalty for bad-faith deposit withholding. These are in addition to Colorado state law.
You can contact the Aurora local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Colorado attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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