Can a Colorado landlord charge a common area maintenance (CAM) fee?
For Colorado residential leases signed, renewed or amended on or after January 1, 2026 (HB25-1090, C.R.S. 6-1-737).
Last reviewed November 1, 2026 against Colorado HB25-1090 (C.R.S. 6-1-737) and the sources below · How we check facts
No
Colorado landlords may not require tenants to pay this since January 1, 2026.
What the law says
Banned. Colorado landlords may not charge tenants a separate fee for maintaining common areas, and common-area utility costs may not be passed on.
What to do instead
Remove it from leases, renewals and billing. If the cost matters to you, fold it into the base rent, so the advertised Total Price stays accurate. A new label does not change what a fee pays for.
For renters
If a Colorado lease signed since January 1, 2026 requires a common area maintenance (CAM) fee, ask the landlord in writing to remove it. Colorado treats these violations as deceptive trade practices. Colorado renter guide.
Check every fee at once and get the price to advertise: Total Price calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Colorado landlord charge a common area maintenance (CAM) fee?
No. Banned. Colorado landlords may not charge tenants a separate fee for maintaining common areas, and common-area utility costs may not be passed on.
Does a common area maintenance (CAM) fee have to be in the Colorado Total Price?
It cannot be charged at all, so it should not appear anywhere.
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Not legal advice. Confirm your lease with an Illinois attorney.