evicting unauthorized occupiers of my property in denver co

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evicting unauthorized occupiers of my property in denver co

Ann McleanPro Member
Member since 2022 · 34 posts · 16 votes

Does anyone know someone who can help me. “I own a room-by-room rental house in Lakewood, Jefferson County. Two tenants originally rented individual bedrooms. There are now unauthorized occupants in other bedrooms, and rent is delinquent. I have a written week-to-week lease. I want possession of the entire property. I have called 3 attorneys and I only got their voicemail and none of them has called me back.

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Drew SygitBusiness Member
Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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We don’t recommend hiring a jack-of-all-trades attorney as they often charge you for their learning curve🤬

1)      Go to website of your local court.

2)      Look up Landlord Tenant cases. 
- Often these are abbreviated "LT".

3)      Check out the court docket, which usually list the plaintiffs, defendants and attorneys for each case. 

4)      You'll want to focus on attorneys for plaintiffs that appear to be landlords.

5)      Usually, there be a few attorneys that repeatedly show up - these are the attorneys who specialize in Landlord-Tenant cases.

6)      They will be the most experienced and charge the best prices as they have economies of scale.

7)      Google their names to find their contact info.


NOTE: Some will not deal with DIY landlords as they don't like wasting their time with all the "handholding" many DIYers want.

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  • Drew SygitBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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    We don’t recommend hiring a jack-of-all-trades attorney as they often charge you for their learning curve🤬

    1)      Go to website of your local court.

    2)      Look up Landlord Tenant cases. 
    - Often these are abbreviated "LT".

    3)      Check out the court docket, which usually list the plaintiffs, defendants and attorneys for each case. 

    4)      You'll want to focus on attorneys for plaintiffs that appear to be landlords.

    5)      Usually, there be a few attorneys that repeatedly show up - these are the attorneys who specialize in Landlord-Tenant cases.

    6)      They will be the most experienced and charge the best prices as they have economies of scale.

    7)      Google their names to find their contact info.

    
    NOTE: Some will not deal with DIY landlords as they don't like wasting their time with all the "handholding" many DIYers want.

    [email protected]248-209-6824
    Logical Property Management4.9459 Reviews
    WebsiteView Page
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    • Ann McleanPro Member
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      Member since 2022 · 34 posts · 16 votes
      9h

      thanks. I wish i had seen your post before I hired 1 attorney who is charging me a lot of money.

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  • Richard (Ryszard) Cieplechowicz
    Member since 2026 · 94 posts · 26 votes
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    Drew's docket tip is a good way to find the right attorney. Whoever you hire, keep the paper trail clean in the meantime: dated rent ledger, copies of the week-to-week lease, written notices with proof of delivery, and photos of who is actually living in which room. Don't change locks or move anyone's belongings yourself while the case is open. A clean file makes the attorney's job faster, and that usually costs you less.

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  • Ming Yi
    Investor · San Francisco · Member since 2026 · 34 posts · 16 votes
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    Treat this as a lease enforcement problem, not a people problem, and keep everything in writing. Reread your lease for the occupancy clause first: most leases prohibit anyone not on the lease beyond a guest window like 7 to 14 days, and that clause is your contractual standing. Notify the leaseholder in writing that the unauthorized occupant must either complete your standard screening and sign as a legal occupant, or leave by a specific date. In Colorado, an occupant who has been living there can claim tenant protections even without a written lease, so do not change locks, remove belongings, or shut off utilities. That is self-help eviction and it will backfire. If they refuse, file for eviction on the lease violation and name every occupant in the filing, not just the leaseholder. Document dates, photos, and every message, because 'I told them to leave' means nothing in court without a paper trail.

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    • Ann McleanPro Member
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      Member since 2022 · 34 posts · 16 votes
      9h

      thanks for your reply.

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