Can a Colorado landlord charge a markup on third-party charges?
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
Only within limits
Allowed only within the limits below.
What the law says
Capped: at most 2% of what the landlord was billed or $10 a month, but not both, and only if the written lease allows it.
How to show it
If tenants can avoid it, disclose it separately: what it pays for, who receives the money and whether it is refundable. Example wording:
Third-party services billed to you at our cost plus 2%.
For renters
If a required fee was left out of the advertised Total Price, ask the landlord about it in writing. 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 markup on third-party charges?
Only within limits. Capped: at most 2% of what the landlord was billed or $10 a month, but not both, and only if the written lease allows it.
Does a markup on third-party charges have to be in the Colorado Total Price?
Not if tenants can avoid it. Optional charges are disclosed separately, with what they pay for, who receives the money and whether they are refundable.
Related
Not legal advice. Confirm your lease with an Illinois attorney.