Colorado lease compliance check · Plain-English report · Our evaluation, not a legal opinion

Colorado renters

Rent Is One Number. Your Monthly Payment May Be Another.

Utilities, allocation formulas, and add-on fees can quietly raise what you actually pay each month. LeaseCheck helps you see the real number before you sign.

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The base rent is rarely the whole story

A lease can advertise one rent figure and bill another once utility allocation, trash, pest, parking, package, and admin fees are added. Some are fixed; some shift month to month. LeaseCheck pulls these out of the lease and explains how your monthly payment is really built.

What LeaseCheck checks here

  • ✓ Base rent vs. total monthly payment
  • ✓ How utilities are billed (metered vs. allocated)
  • ✓ RUBS-style allocation formulas
  • ✓ Admin, trash, pest, parking, package, amenity fees
  • ✓ Late fee structure
  • ✓ Which charges are fixed vs. variable

Example findings

RUBS-Style Utility Allocation

Clarify risk

Your utilities appear to be billed by allocation (a share of the building total) rather than your own meter. Allocation amounts can vary and are worth understanding before you commit.

Question to ask:

How is my monthly utility charge calculated, and can you show me a recent example bill?

Stacked Add-On Fees

Review risk

Trash, pest, admin, and amenity fees can add up to a meaningful amount on top of rent. Renters often budget the rent figure and are surprised by the total.

Question to ask:

What is the full list of recurring monthly fees, and what is my true total monthly payment?

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Frequently asked questions

Why is my monthly total higher than the rent? +

Utilities and recurring fees are usually billed on top of base rent. LeaseCheck identifies these in your lease so you can see the real total before signing.

What is RUBS? +

RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) allocates a building’s utility cost among units by a formula rather than a personal meter. The amount can vary, which is why it is worth understanding up front.

Can you tell me if a fee is legal? +

We give you our evaluation of how a fee measures up against Colorado rules and flag anything worth a closer look. We do not render a legal opinion on whether a fee is legal — for that call, we recommend a licensed attorney.