Landlord Retaliation Legal Rights

I'm located in Colorado and I'm having trouble with my landlord. I believe they are retaliating against me for exercises my rights

So may of this year my rent was late and 3 days past the 10 days we are giving to pay our rent after the 10 days we have before we are late. So in other words we have 10 days to pay our rent, them another 10 days when they post the demand for payment. So I paid 3 days after the date for the demand. It was due on a Friday but I put it in the collection box Monday morning before they opened. It was the 24th I believe. So by the end of the day they had posted an eviction for none payment on our door. In our payment system online it also shows that my payment was posted that very same day. So we got a pro bono lawyer to help with this eviction and it got dismissed the begining of June. Then June * we find a termination of tenantacy for our yard needing picked up and also for our porch supposedly needing rebuilt because it was 'unsafe'. Which our porch is not 'unsafe' it simply needed painting. Our yard did need picked up but the stuff wasn't trash it was building materials and stuff that we had to move out of the house while we worked on the inside.

I have all the papers they've given us.

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Ok so they have given us notice after notice for our yard and for the porch. But only to clean the porch off, never said anything about it needing rebuilt or posing a safety hazard until the termination of tenantacy. That's when they brought up tearing it down and rebuilding it. when it really just needed some minor repairs and painted. But it has been the way it was long before we even moved in and long before they made it an issue all of a sudden.

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So when we paid rent this month, Sept, we get a notice that says they won't accept our rent because we are under a * right to cure. But, they have not returned our payment to us and have not applied it to our account.

Can they refuse my rent payment and then just keep it?!

I have a money order receipt and the notice they put on our door saying they would not be accepting it.

We only had a pro bono lawyer for the last eviction. Since that case was over, they closed our file. We no longer have that benefit. So what should I do if I don't have a lawyer and can't afford one

How difficult would a case such as this be to represent myself

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So when we first moved in we were living with my step daughter and her boyfriend. They moved out and gave us the trailer. We submitted an application to be approved for the park. We also had a friend submit an application to be a cosigner. Then anytime we called to see what was going on with our applications we were told they had no information on any of what we were saying. So after trying several times and the original owner already moved out we just continued to pay the rent every month and they continued to accept it. Until it was brought to their attention that the original owner had moved out. They then tried to evict us. This was really the first time they tried to evict us. We got this case dismissed also. They had to let us sign a lease with them.

Are you able to answer questions about municipal code

So on the termination of tenantacy it's says it's for violating municipal code for the city of Thornton. I think that the code they are using doesn't apply to us. For example Thornton municipal code Sec. *-* and Sec. *-*

ARTICLE V. - SOUTH THORNTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. | Code of Ordinances | Thornton, CO | Municode Library CivicPlus logo Code of Ordinances Thornton, Colorado - Code of Ordinances Chapter * - BUILDING CODE ARTICLE V. - SOUTH THORNTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. Secs. *-*—*-*. - Reserved.ARTICLE VI. - NEGLECTED AND DERELICT BUILDINGS CODE. ARTICLE V. - SOUTH THORNTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. DIVISION *. - SCOPE AND APPLICATION Sec. *-*. - General. (a)Title. The regulations shall be known as the South Thornton Urban Renewal Authority Non-Residential Property Maintenance Code of the City of Thornton (hereafter referred to as "this code").(b)Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing non-residential structures and all existing premises located in the South Thornton URA area and shall constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, owners' authorized agents, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties.(c)Intent. This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structures and premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety as required herein.(d)Severability. If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. (Ord. No. *, § *, *-*-*) Sec. *-*. - Applicability. (a)General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall govern. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Where, in a specific case, different sections of this code specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.(b)Maintenance. Equipment, systems, devices and safeguards required by this code or a previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. No owner, owner's authorized agent, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this section to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied building, except for such temporary interruption as necessary while repairs or alterations are in progress. The requirements of this code are not intended to provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing structures. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner or the owner's authorized agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises.(c)Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and NFPA *. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the City Code.(d)Existing remedies. The provisions in this code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any structure which is dangerous, unsafe and insanitary.(e)Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this code shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.(f)Historic buildings. The provisions of this code shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures designated as historic buildings when such buildings or structures are judged by the code official to be safe and in the public interest of health, safety and welfare.(g)Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Division * and considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections *-*(g)(*) and *-*(g)(*).(*)Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing shall apply.(*)Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.(*)Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard.(h)Requirements not covered by code. Requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation of an existing fixture, structure or equipment, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this code, shall be determined by the code official.(i)Application of references. References to division or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such division, section or provision of this code.(j)Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law. (Ord. No. *, § *, *-*-*) DIVISION *. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Sec. *-*. - Liability and fees. (a)Liability. The building official, member of the building code advisory board or employee charged with the enforcement of this building code, while acting in the course and scope of their duties required by this building code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally and are hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this building code shall be defended by a legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings.(b)Fees. The fees for permits, activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be in an amount established by the schedule of fees as adopted by resolution by the city council. (Ord. No. *, § *, *-*-*) Sec. *-*. - Duties and powers of the code official. (a)General. The code official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The code official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.(b)Inspections. The code official shall make all of the required inspections, or shall accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.(c)Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the code official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition in violation of this code, the code official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that if such structure or premises is occupied the code official shall present credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such structure or premises is unoccupied, the code official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner; owner's authorized agent or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the code official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.(d)Identification. The code official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code.(e)Notices and orders. The code official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code.(f)Department records. The code official shall keep official records of all business and activities of the department specified in the provisions of this code. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for retention of public records. (Ord. No. *, § *, *-*-*) Sec. *-*. - Approval. (a)Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the code official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases upon application of the owner or owner's authorized agent, provided the code official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the department files.(b)Alternative materials, methods and equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material or method of construction shall be approved where the code official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. Where the alternative material, design or method of construction is not approved, the code official shall respond in writing, stating the reasons the alternative was not approved.(c)Required testing. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the code official shall have the authority to require tests to be made as evidence of compliance at no expense to the jurisdiction.(*)Test methods. Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the code official shall be permitted to approve appropriate testing procedures performed by an approved agency.(*)Test reports. Reports of tests shall be retained by the code official for the period required for retention of public records.(d)Used materials and equipment. The use of used materials which meet the requirements of this code for new materials is permitted. Materials, equipment and devices shall not be reused unless such elements are in good repair or have been reconditioned and tested when necessary, placed in good and proper working condition and approved by the code official.(e)Approved materials and equipment. Materials, equipment and devices approved by the code official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval.(f)Research reports. Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources. (Ord. No. *, § *, *-*-*) Sec. *-*. - Violations. (a)Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.(b)Notice of violation. The code official shall serve a notice of violation or order in accordance with Section *-*.(c)Prosecution of violation. Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with Section *-* shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the local municipality, and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the code official shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.(d)Violation penalties. Any person, who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits provided by state or local laws. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.(e)Abatement of violation. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure or premises. (Ord. No. *, § *, *-*-*) Sec. *-*. - Notices and orders. (a)Notice to person responsible. Whenever the code official determines that there has been a violation of this code or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given in the manner prescribed in Sections *-*(b) and *-*(c) to the person responsible for the violation as specified in this code. Notices for condemnation procedures shall also comply with Section *-*(c).(b)Form. Such notice prescribed in Section *-*(a) shall be in accordance with all of the following:(*)Be in writing.(*)Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification.(*)Include a statement of the violation or violations and why the notice is being issued.(*)Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time to make the repairs and improvements required to bring the building or structure into compliance with the provisions of this code.(*)Inform the property owner or owner's authorized agent of the right to appeal.(*)Include a statement of the right to file a lien in accordance with Section *-*(c).(c)Method of service. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy thereof is:(*)Delivered personally;(*)Sent by certified or first-class mail addressed to the last known address; or(*)If the notice is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice.(d)Unauthorized tampering. Signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the code official shall not be mutilated, destroyed or tampered with, or removed without authorization from the code official.(e)Penalties. Penalties for noncompliance with orders and notices shall be as set forth in Section *-*(d).(f)Transfer of ownership. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any building or structure who has received a compliance order or upon whom a notice of violation has been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of such dwelling unit or structure to another until the provisions of the compliance order or notice of violation have been complied with, or until such owner or owner's authorized agent shall first furnish the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true copy of any compliance order or notice of violation issued by the code official and shall furnish to the code official a signed and notarized statement from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee, acknowledging the receipt of such compliance order or notice of violation and fully accepting the responsibility without condition for making the corrections or repairs required by such compliance order or notice of violation. (Ord. No. *, § *, *-*-*) Sec. *-*. - Unsafe structures and equipment. (a)General. When a structure or equipment is found by the code official to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human occupancy, or is found unlawful, such structure shall be condemned pursuant to the provisions of this code.(b)Unsafe structures. An unsafe structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure by not providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants in the event of fire, or because such structure contains unsafe equipment or is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsafe or of such faulty construction or unstable foundation, that partial or complete collapse is possible.(*)Unsafe equipment. Unsafe equipment includes any boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure which is in such disrepair or condition that such equipment is a hazard to life, health, property or safety of the public or occupants of the premises or structure.(*)Structure unfit for human occupancy. A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.(*)Unlawful structure. An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part was erected, altered or occupied contrary to law.(*)Dangerous structure or premises. For the purpose of this code, any structure or premises that has any or all of the conditions or defects described in the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as amended and adopted by the city shall be considered a dangerous building.(c)Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the code official is authorized to post a placard of condemnation on the premises and order the structure closed up so as not to be an attractive nuisance. Upon fai

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