Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Colorado

Re: Lying on Lease Application

I suppose it depends upon the conviction. If one misrepresents that s/he has been convicted of a drug crime or crime of violence or child sexual assault then it is certainly a material misrepresentation which would provide proper grounds for eviction. The landlord has a right to know who he is leasing to.

If it is a small conviction of speeding or DWI or careless driving, something of that nature, the court may take the position that it is a non-material misrepresentation not providing grounds for eviction.

As always, it pays to be truthful.