Colorado Tenant Screening

How to screen Colorado tenants…

Screening prospective tenants in Colorado is simple with RealSerious.com. Provide the applicant’s name and email, and we’ll handle identity verification, obtain their consent, and generate an official credit report along with a multi-state criminal background check.

No monthly fees – pay as you go.

*DISCLAIMER: No tenant criminal background check is 100% complete. Coverage for our standard tenant screening may vary due to (1) jurisdictions limiting what records are eligible to return and (2) TransUnion and/or its partners limiting records that do not meet their data quality standards. As of November 2024, criminal records are available to return in the following jurisdictions that have a green dot in the “In Network” column below…

Colorado Tenant Criminal Record Coverage

This information applies only to our criminal report included in our standard Colorado tenant screening service. If a jurisdiction is not “In Network,” then it’s possible that if a criminal conviction occurred there, it may not be reported. Learn more about our tenant criminal record coverage across the rest of the U.S.

Search by county to see if it’s “In Network”

State	County	In Network	Initial Clear Avg Turnaround Time	Potential Hit Avg Turnaround Time
Colorado	Denver		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Adams		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Alamosa		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Arapahoe		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Archuleta		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Baca		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Bent		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Boulder		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Broomfield		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Chaffee		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Cheyenne		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Clear Creek		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Conejos		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Costilla		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Crowley		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Custer		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Delta		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Dolores		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Douglas		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Eagle		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	El Paso		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Elbert		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Fremont		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Garfield		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Gilpin		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Grand		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Gunnison		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Hinsdale		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Huerfano		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Jackson		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Jefferson		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Kiowa		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Kit Carson		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	La Plata		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Lake		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Larimer		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Las Animas		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Lincoln		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Logan		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Mesa		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Mineral		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Moffat		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Montezuma		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Montrose		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Morgan		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Otero		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Ouray		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Park		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Phillips		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Pitkin		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Prowers		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Pueblo		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Rio Blanco		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Rio Grande		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Routt		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Saguache		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	San Juan		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	San Miguel		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Sedgwick		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Summit		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Teller		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Washington		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Weld		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Colorado	Yuma		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day

Colorado Tenant Screening FAQs

If you have additional questions, contact us. Please note: We cannot provide legal advice. For questions specific to Colorado landlord-tenant laws, consult a local attorney or legal expert.

Are Colorado landlords permitted to charge an application fee?

Yes, Colorado landlords may charge application fees, but they must be reasonable and cannot exceed the actual cost of screening. Colorado law also requires landlords to disclose application fees upfront.

Can Colorado landlords consider criminal background information?

Yes, but Colorado has specific laws governing how landlords can use criminal background information during the tenant screening process. Landlords must ensure compliance with fair housing regulations and avoid discriminatory practices. For guidance, landlords can refer to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies’ Division of Housing: https://cdola.colorado.gov/housing.

Colorado Landlord Resources

Here are helpful resources for landlords across the state:

Colorado Bar Association – Lawyer Referral Service

https://www.cobar.org/LRS

Connects landlords with qualified legal professionals specializing in landlord-tenant law.

Colorado Judicial Branch

https://www.courts.state.co.us

Offers landlord-tenant resources, eviction forms, and civil case filing guidelines.

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies – Division of Housing

https://cdola.colorado.gov/housing

Provides housing programs, fair housing guidance, and landlord-tenant resources.

Colorado Residential Landlord & Tenant Act

https://leg.colorado.gov

Covers the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.

Colorado Apartment Association

https://www.caahq.org

Offers networking, resources, and training for landlords and property managers across the state.