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Key Takeaways: Serve Accurate Notices: Use Rule 304-compliant JDF forms, like JDF 99A or JDF 99B, and serve them in tenants’ preferred language using approved methods. File Court Complaints Properly: Submit JDF 101 and supporting documents with precision to initiate the eviction process without delays. Follow Proper Service Guidelines: Serve the summons (JDF 104) correctly […]
Key Takeaways: Rule 304 Compliance: Landlords must provide eviction notices in tenants’ primary language and use multilingual versions of official forms to meet legal requirements. Practical Solutions: Steps include confirming tenant language preferences, using professional translators, and leveraging court-provided interpreter services. Benefits of Clear Communication: Properly addressing language barriers ensures faster resolutions, reduces legal risks, […]
Key Takeaways: Mandatory JDF Forms: Landlords must use standardized Judicial Department Forms for evictions, ensuring compliance with Colorado’s Rule 304. Critical Forms to Know: Key documents include JDF 99A (eviction demand), JDF 101 (complaint filing), and JDF 104 (court summons). Accuracy is essential. Multilingual Notices: Eviction notices must be provided in tenants’ primary language, such […]
Key Takeaways: Flexibility Restored: Landlords can now use compliant non-State forms, like TSM, alongside JDF forms, simplifying the eviction process. Existing Demands Remain Valid: Previously issued JDF demands do not need reissuing, and TSM demands can proceed without additional action. Reduced Administrative Burden: The amendment eliminates the need for exclusive JDF form use, streamlining operations […]
The Mandate for JDF Forms The Mandate for JDF Forms One of the cornerstone updates of Rule 304 is the mandatory use of JDF (Judicial Department Forms) for all eviction-related filings. These standardized forms improve transparency and uniformity across eviction cases. For landlords, this means that older or custom forms are no longer acceptable, and […]
1. Read your lease. No, seriously read it. It won’t be the most exciting night table material but you’ll thank yourself when you do read it. A lease is a binding legal contract. It creates a binding relationship between you and your landlord. What are you agreeing to? If you don’t understand, ask questions before you sign […]
Setting the right rental rates: While looking through the classifieds to see what other landlords are charging for similar properties is a fine way to ballpark your rent price, a good property management company will conduct a thorough market study in order to set a rental price for your property, ensuring that you achieve the perfect […]