The Good COS Blog

Practical guidance for Colorado Springs rental property owners — from a property manager who does the work hands-on.

Grace Isn't the Problem — Inconsistency Is: What Owners Should Know Before (and After) a Tenant Falls Behind

The instinct to help a struggling renter is a good one. Protecting yourself — and your tenant — means knowing where that instinct needs guardrails.

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Colorado's New Security Deposit Law: What HB25-1249 Means for Your Rental (2026)

A new deposit cap, a redefined "normal wear and tear," and a burden of proof that now falls on the landlord — here's what actually changed.

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Colorado's New "Junk Fees" Law: What HB25-1090 Means for Your Rental Listing (2026)

If your advertised rent doesn't match what a tenant actually pays each month, this new transparency law is aimed squarely at you.

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Letty's Act: What Colorado's New Tenant-Death Law Means for Landlords

A gap most landlords never think about until it happens — what a lease requires when a tenant dies mid-term.

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Colorado Steps Up Landlord-Tenant Law Enforcement: What SB25-020 Means for You

Not a new rule to follow — a new set of people empowered to check whether you're following the ones that already exist.

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Why the Team Managing Your Property Matters More Than the Property Itself

A great property in a great location can still lose money and value under the wrong management. Here's how the slide happens — and why the right team is the real investment.

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Ghost Charges: How Some Property Managers Quietly Pad Their Bottom Line

Some companies close the gap on thin margins with fees that are hard to justify and easy to overlook. Here's what to watch for, and why we don't do it.

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How Out-of-State Owners Get Taken Advantage Of (And What to Look For Instead)

Some property managers and contractors profit on both ends of a repair bill when the owner is too far away to check. Here's how it happens — and what working with someone trustworthy looks like.

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5 Things Every Colorado Springs Landlord Should Know Before Self-Managing

Self-managing can work — but a few things trip up most first-time landlords. Here's what to know before you list your first vacancy.

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