Can a Landlord Inspect Your Bedroom?

By Springs Homes for Rent - Thursday, August 31, 2023

Navigating the balance between a landlord's right to inspect and manage their property and a tenant's right to privacy and quiet enjoyment is a delicate task that demands mutual respect and understanding. On one hand, landlords have a legitimate interest in maintaining th...

Understanding Renters Insurance

By Springs Homes for Rent - Tuesday, April 5, 2022

What is Renters Insurance? Renters insurance is a type of policy that is designed to cover the tenants and their personal belongings in a rented residence. While landlords have their own homeowners insurance policies that cover their structures and financial interests, these pol...

Landlord Carpet Replacement Law

By Springs Homes for Rent - Thursday, March 31, 2022

For many tenants, property condition is a deciding factor when choosing a rental unit. If you’ve been renting for a while, you’re probably already in the habit of documenting any damages from a former tenant prior to move-in. But how often do you think about the carpe...

Colorado Springs Airbnb Laws - Can You Still Make Money?

By Springs Homes for Rent - Saturday, March 26, 2022

Updated June 15, 2021Colorado Springs Airbnb laws changed significantly at the end of 2019. If you are a real estate investor or property owner looking to get into the Short-Term Rental (STR) market, that may be more difficult than you think, at least in the city of Colorado Spri...

Understanding the 3X Rent Rule

By Springs Homes for Rent - Thursday, October 21, 2021

Since this article was first published, there have been updates in Colorado's property laws. In 2023, the state legislature passed Senate Bill 23-184, which modifies the income-to-rent ratio for tenant qualification. Previously, the standard was that a tenant's income s...

Understanding The Colorado Eviction Process

By Springs Homes for Rent - Sunday, June 20, 2021

There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about the Colorado Eviction Process. Because the process is very specific, failure to understand the appropriate steps can add significant time to the eviction. The pandemic of 2020 and subsequent eviction moratorium has als...

Peyton Property Management

By Springs Homes for Rent - Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Peyton, Colorado, is situated in the eastern portion of El Paso County and lies just northeast of the Falcon area and west of Calhan, Colorado. This area is a census-designated place and an unincorporated town, presenting a unique set of challenges for Peyton property management...

Normal Wear and Tear vs. Damage

By Springs Homes for Rent - Thursday, September 24, 2020

The end of a lease is an important event for landlords and tenants alike. It can also be a time of conflicting expectations. Both tenant and landlord need to understand the difference between normal wear and tear versus damage. The landlord will usually expect their property to b...

Security Deposit Disputes and How to Avoid Them

By Springs Homes for Rent - Monday, August 17, 2020

It all starts with being "Move-In Ready" Rental Security Deposit disputes usually occur because of a misunderstanding between a landlord and a tenant. At the end of a lease term, the tenant is usually required to leave the property in “move-in ready” condit...

Renting to Tenants With a Criminal Record: HUD Guidance

By Springs Homes for Rent - Thursday, June 18, 2020

Landlords who have a rule banning applicants who were convicted of a crime-may want to rethink that policy. Recent guidelines issued by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on April 4, 2016 call for landlords to do away with blanket bans, that disqualify...