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Denver Finalizes New Rules to Get Neglected Buildings Under Control

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 15, 2025

Denver's over 250 problem properties will be dealt with differently from here on out.

The front of the Aurora Municipal Court.

Aurora Judge Dismisses Anti-Semitism Defense by Controversial "Slumlord"

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jul 3, 2025

The judge ruled that Zev Baumgarten failed to prove that city code enforcers targeted him because he's Jewish.

Mint Urban Infinity Sued by Tenants Again, This Time Targeting New Property Owner

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 25, 2025

Tenants say new property manager Cortland hasn't improved conditions, and believe they're subject to the same conditions that just won former residents $13.5 million.

Rigid Parking Minimums Increase Housing Costs: Making Denver Affordable Requires Flexibility

By Lukas Hagen

Jun 22, 2025

A propoal heading to Denver City Council would help lower rents and home prices in an era of high building material costs and exorbitant interest rates.

How Fifty Years of Gentrification Has Changed Denver

By Michael Roberts

Jun 2, 2025

Denver is among the U.S. cities with the most gentrifying neighborhoods since the '70s, with Uptown being a clear example.

Jared Polis Angers Renters After Veto of Colorado Rent Algorithm Ban

By Catie Cheshire

May 30, 2025

"When we have a governor who is choosing to side with tech bros instead of working Coloradans, it’s a sad day in the state of Colorado."

Denver Renter Sues Landlords for Retaliating Against Tenant Union

By Catie Cheshire

May 29, 2025

At Viña Apartments in northeast Denver, doors don't lock and trash chutes aren't cleaned, according to tenants. After forming union, they were threatened with eviction.

Colorado Town Has One of the Fastest-Growing Populations in the U.S.

By Hannah Metzger

May 21, 2025

The old mining town's population has more than doubled since 2010.

Family Sues Denver Housing Authority After Mother Died in 120-Degree Heat

By Catie Cheshire

May 15, 2025

Shirlyne Johnson's HVAC system pumped hot air into her apartment for three days during the summer despite repeated requests to fix it, according to her children.

Colorado Governor Urged to Sign Law Banning Rent Algorithms

By Catie Cheshire

May 10, 2025

Democratic legislators passed a bill banning rent price-setting software in Colorado, but they worry Jared Polis won't sign the legislation into law.

Lakewood Commission Approves Controversial Belmar Park Apartments

By Catie Cheshire

May 8, 2025

Citizens have tried almost everything to cancel the 411-unit development, but city officials gave the plan further go-ahead this week.

A Denver police officer walks among tents an emptied out migrant encampment.

Denver's Encampments Disappeared Almost a Year Ago: Where Are the Migrants Now?

By Bennito L. Kelty

May 6, 2025

"This population is well-positioned to quickly self-resolve episodes of homelessness with the intervention of move-in assistance for market-rate housing," the city said in its newcomer playbook.

Poll: Denver Residents Want Denser Housing Throughout City

By Catie Cheshire

May 5, 2025

Advocacy group YIMBY Denver commissioned a study to see if people support six-plexes, tall buildings near parks, and other housing changes.

Map: Denver Neighborhoods Where Home Prices Have Increased the Most

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 29, 2025

Coloradans worry about affording housing. New data shows where prices are crunching budgets most in metro Denver.

vacant home next to occupied home in denver

Neglected Home Owned by Habitat for Humanity Causing Problems for Neighbor

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 16, 2025

The vacant property in north Denver has caused thousands in damage and attracted squatters, according to the woman who lives next door.

How Denver Real Estate Market Has Changed Since 2020

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 15, 2025

Denver is considered the thirteenth most friendly market to buyers right now, according to local realtors.

Strengthening Tenant Rights Begins With Empowering Local Communities

By Alison Coombs and Hannah Gay Keao

Apr 12, 2025

"Unscrupulous landlords and bad-faith housing actors have exploited our web of state and local housing laws to their advantage."

Large Colorado Landlord Promises to Stop Using Private Data for Rent Prices

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 11, 2025

Colorado renters who live at Cortland properties will no longer be subject to RealPage’s influence, according to a settlement with the state Attorney General.

Denver Could Make Landlords Pay for Alternate Housing if Their Buildings Are Unlivable

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 10, 2025

Denver City Council is considering a proposal to require landlords to pay for tenants to relocate if their units are determined unsafe or uninhabitable.

What Does a "Vibrant" Denver Look Like? Housing Must Be at the Center

By My-Linh Nguyen Luong and Shannon Hoffman

Apr 5, 2025

"There is no infrastructure need more urgent than safe, permanently affordable and community-controlled housing."

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Micro-Condos in Cherry Creek Starting at $450,000

Big Problems at Cortland on Blake Apartments

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Micro-Condos in Cherry Creek Starting at $450,000

Big Problems at Cortland on Blake Apartments

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