Lakewood, CO Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Lakewood, 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
Max Deposit shows the short version — read the full rule below.
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Lakewood does not have local rent control. Colorado state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Lakewood 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.
Lakewood-specific laws and ordinances
Colorado state law governs landlord-tenant relationships
Jefferson County code enforcement
Triple damages for wrongful deposit withholding under state law
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, plus a separate pet deposit up to $300
Deposit Return Deadline
30 daysafter the lease ends or the unit is surrendered, whichever is later; a lease may set up to 60 days
Entry Notice Required
No general rule
Governing Statute
Colorado Revised Statutes
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No, Lakewood 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 Lakewood, the Colorado state limit of 2 months' rent, plus a separate pet deposit up to $300 applies. Landlords must return deposits within 30 days after you move out.
Lakewood tenants benefit from several protections: Colorado state law governs landlord-tenant relationships; Jefferson County code enforcement; Triple damages for wrongful deposit withholding under state law. These are in addition to Colorado state law.
You can contact the Lakewood local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. You can also file with the Colorado attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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