Question about Hot Water and Habitability

[Mindy Jensen]

Hey BiggerPocketeers!

One of the ladies at BP HQ is experiencing an issue with her landlord. She has no hot water and has had none for 3 days.

Her landlord is aware of the situation, she mentioned a gas leak in another unit.

How long does Denver or CO law give landlords to remedy the situation? Can she request a credit for days without hot water access?

[Linda Weygant]

Oh wait!  Found this!  Specific to Colorado:

http://www.landlord.com/state-habitability-statute...

which states:

Running water and reasonable amounts of hot water at all times furnished to appropriate fixtures and connected to a sewage disposal system approved under applicable law

Remedy is here:

Upon no less than ten and no more than thirty days written notice to the landlord specifying the condition breaching the warranty of habitability and giving the landlord five business days from the receipt of the written notice to remedy the breach, a tenant may terminate the rental agreement by surrendering possession of the dwelling unit if the condition is not remedied or damages paid. In addition, the tenant may sue for damages or an injunction, or withhold rent until the necessary repair is made.