Written roommate agreements are recommended to clarify roommate responsibilities and expectations. Sample roommate agreements are available at the Community Mediation Service. The tenant is entitled to a full return of the security deposit. Colorado law requires that the landlord return the security deposit or send an itemized statement of the deductions and the balance of the deposit, if any, to the tenant within thirty days after termination of the tenancy. This time period may be extended to up to sixty days if agreed upon in the lease.
Mediation is often faster, less stressful, and cheaper than going to court.
Before the tenant moves into the premises, a list of all existing damages and necessary cleaning should be prepared and signed by all parties.