New Energize Denver Rules and Regulations -
In 2023, the City and County of Denver (the “City”) adopted its first set of rules and regulations related to the City’s goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040…
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/ Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
The National Zoning Atlas (NZA) team is digitizing, demystifying, and democratizing information about zoning conditions in more than 33,000 jurisdictions in the United States. Fully comprehending the zoning conditions of a…
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/ Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
Colorado, like most states, follows the “American Rule,” which requires parties to a lawsuit to pay their own legal expenses. There is a significant exception though, if the parties agree, in a contract clause known as a…
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/ Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial
Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (“HOST”) and Denver Housing Authority (“DHA”) are partnering to pilot a program aimed at spurring development of middle-income housing. As reported in the Denver Post, Denver Mayor Mike…
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/ Real Estate - Residential, Taxation, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
With the recent passage of Senate Bill 25-083, Colorado continues its trend of restricting the application of non-compete agreements in the state. The new law (i) adds certain prohibitions on when non-compete agreements can be…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Health, Labor & Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions
In recent years, ground leases have gained popularity as an alternative for developers, offering more flexibility and leaner launch costs than traditional fee ownership of vacant land, pad sites, storefronts, or other standalone…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking, Real Estate - Commercial
New Colorado Registered Agent Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025) -
The Colorado Secretary of State has announced updated requirements for serving as a registered agent in Colorado…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts
Several Colorado municipalities have sued the state challenging the constitutionality of landmark zoning reforms enacted in 2024. The lawsuit specifically concerns two new laws passed by the legislature and one executive order…
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/ Constitutional Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On May 16, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed Executive Order D 2025 005 (“Order 005”) to address implementation of recently-passed strategic growth legislation. As discussed below, Governor Polis has ordered certain state…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On May 12, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 25-1272 (“HB 25-1272“) into law. This act, known as the Colorado American Dream Act, seeks to address a key barrier to the construction of entry level condominiums and…
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/ Construction Law, Insurance, Real Estate - Residential
In May 2025, the Colorado legislature approved House Bill 25-1004 (“HB25-1004”), titled “No Pricing Coordination Between Landlords,” a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of certain algorithmic tools…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Real Estate - Residential, Science, Computers, & Technology
On April 14, 2025, Mayor Mike Johnston signed Executive Order 151 to create a new Denver Permitting Office (“DPO”) which is to begin reviewing development and construction permit applications in mid-May. The Executive Order…
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/ Administrative Law, Construction Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
The City of Denver (“Denver”) released the first draft of its proposed amendment to the Denver Zoning Code (“Zoning Code”) known as Modernizing Parking Requirements Text Amendment (“Text Amendment”), in which it proposes…
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/ Real Estate - Residential, Transportation, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
When a buyer in a Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transaction seeks to obtain representations and warranties insurance (RWI), one of the key steps is the underwriting call. This call is a critical part of the insurer’s diligence…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Uncertainty Around Implementation of House Bill 24-1313: Housing in Transit-Oriented Communities -
Last year, the Colorado legislature passed House Bill 24-1313 (the “Act”), which aimed to incentivize transit-oriented…
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/ Real Estate - Residential, Transportation, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
