What must a Colorado rental application tell applicants about screening?
Quick answer
From January 1, 2027, every Colorado rental application must say what data you will check, the factors you weigh (credit, rental history, income, criminal background if used) and whether you use a named tenant screening company (HB26-1196, Chapter 326). Landlords must also redact personal data in eviction filings. The Act names no separate fine.
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Key facts and official sources
| Item | What the law says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Law | HB26-1196, Chapter 326, Session Laws of Colorado 2026; C.R.S. §38-12-904(1.7) and §13-40-110.2 | Bill page; Signed Act (PDF) |
| Effective | January 1, 2027 (Section 4: "This act takes effect January 1, 2027.") | Session law, Ch. 326 (PDF) |
| Application notice | Data you will try to access, factors you consider, and whether you use a named third-party screening service | Session law, Ch. 326 (PDF) |
| Eviction filings | Redact PII (SSN, birth date, driver's license/state ID, bank and card numbers) in supporting documents that may become public | Session law, Ch. 326 (PDF) |
| Fine | The enrolled text states no civil fine amount for these new duties; other Colorado law or court rules may still apply | Session law, Ch. 326 (PDF) |
What to do now
- Add the screening notice to every rental application form, paper and online.
- Name your screening company if you use one.
- Update your eviction filing checklist so supporting documents are redacted before filing.
- Keep the old and new application versions with dates.
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FAQ
Is this the Colorado portable tenant screening report law?
No. That is a separate, older Colorado rule. HB26-1196 adds a screening notice to every rental application and redaction duties for eviction filings, starting January 1, 2027.
When does Colorado HB26-1196 take effect?
January 1, 2027. HB26-1196 was approved June 2, 2026 (Chapter 326, Session Laws of Colorado 2026).
What must a Colorado rental application disclose?
Under C.R.S. §38-12-904(1.7): what data the landlord will attempt to access, a general description of the factors considered (credit history, rental history, income, and criminal background if applicable), and whether a named third-party tenant screening service is used.
What has to be redacted in a Colorado eviction filing?
Personal identifying information in supporting documents that may become publicly accessible, including Social Security numbers, birth dates, driver's license and state ID numbers, and bank and card numbers (C.R.S. §13-40-110.2). A landlord may submit PII confidentially if a court requires it.
Is there a fine?
The enrolled HB26-1196 text does not state a civil fine amount, private right of action or statutory damages figure for these new duties. We do not invent one. Other Colorado law or court rules may still apply.
Is this legal advice?
No. General information only. Ask a licensed Colorado attorney about your situation.
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