Domestic violence

If you live in housing that gets federal help, federal law protects you in one more way. Your landlord may not evict you because something happened to you. It does not matter if this happened in the past or is happening now. That something can be domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Colorado law protects you if you are a survivor of domestic violence or abuse, stalking, or unlawful sexual behavior. Say that is why you fell behind on rent. Or say it is why you broke a lease rule. It can also be why you bothered others or hurt the home by accident. Your landlord cannot evict you for that. You need proof. It can be a court order to protect you or your own signed statement.

You must show proof of what happened. You can choose a police report if you feel safe using one. You can also use a protective order. You can also use your own signed statement. Name who was responsible only if you know and it feels safe to say. You can also use a letter from a professional you told, like a victim-services worker, lawyer, social worker, doctor, faith leader, or counselor.