Workshop on Feb. 8 will feature rights and responsibilities of renting a home
The City Of Colorado Springs is inviting residents to “Renter Rights 101”, a free online informational session on February 8. Participants will learn from Colorado Legal Services about a wide variety of topics such as lease basics, reasonable accommodations and modifications, Fair Housing Act protections, deposits, repairs and eviction. The Justice Center, Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Housing Connects and City staff will share local resources and materials available on housing issues.
When: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022
Where: Online at this link: https://bit.ly/RenterRights101-Feb8.
By phone: 720-617-3426, Conference ID: 897 742 1#
The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division Collaborates with Colorado Legal Services, the Pikes Peak Library District, The Justice Center and Colorado Housing Connects educate residents on renting basics to promote housing stability and reduce evictions. These sessions are made possible by Community Development Block Grant funds.
Colorado Legal Services is a non-profit organization helping low-income individuals and seniors in Colorado. The workshop will offer general information for tenants and cannot provide specific legal advice. Low-income residents or senior citizens facing a housing issue can contact Colorado Legal Services at (719) 471-0380 for legal assistance. The Pikes Peak Library District also provides an extensive list of legal resources for residents searching for forms, databases, legal help. All residents can access this by visiting https://research.ppld.org/Law or by calling (719) 531-6333 ext. 6058.
Closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese is available on the digital platform Microsoft Teams. However, anyone requiring any other auxiliary aid or interpreter service to participate in this hearing should make the request as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event. To make this request, please contact community development staff at communitydevelopment@coloradosprings.gov or 719-385-5912.
Find more Renter Rights information, including presentation slides and recordings of recent Renter Rights sessions on the City's Renter Rights page here: coloradosprings.gov/renters101