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Our Housing Hub offers two essential insights: the lived experiences of Coloradans facing rising rents from corporate landlords, and resources to address these challenges. Explore personal stories highlighting how housing costs affect working families across our state when corporate property owners prioritize profits over people. Find stories and insights that provide context and solutions for keeping Coloradans housed.

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Forced to Move: How Excessive Rent Increases Disrupt Lives – Sandra

When landlords raised Sandra's rent by $800 over two years, she was forced to relocate her family. Her testimony shows why families deserve housing stability and dignity.

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Rising Costs Force Impossible Choices: What Rent Stabilization Would Mean for This Aurora Family – Rose Mary

'Life is short – we cannot focus only on bills and rent.' Rose Mary explains how rent stabilization would eliminate her need for a second job and allow more time with her growing family.

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More Than Just Housing: A Grandmother’s Vision for What Rent Stabilization Could Do for Colorado Families – Mary

As a renter at a Greystar property, Mary describes how corporate rent increases force impossible choices. With rent stabilization, 'communities could be less stressed and have more time for what matters.'

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When Rent Limits Everything Else: A Denver Mother’s Vision for Housing Stability – Brandy

Third-generation Denver resident Brandy Harrison shares how rising housing costs limit her family's options. 'Life is about thriving, not struggling to make ends meet,' she says, advocating for rent stabilization.

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Being a Responsible Landlord: Why One Colorado Property Owner Supports Rent Stabilization – Bev

Small landlord and longtime Westminster resident Bev Bishop shares why providing stable, affordable housing makes financial sense and builds stronger communities in Colorado.

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‘We Spend 3/4 of Our Income on Rent’: How Corporate Greed Is Crushing Colorado Families – Ana

Ana's family is caught between stagnant wages and rising housing costs controlled by corporate investors 'who just want to get rich.' Her story shows why we need rent stabilization in Colorado.

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Insights and Featured Resources

Colorado Tenant Rights: Understanding the For Cause Eviction Law (HB 24-1098)

Learn about Colorado's For Cause Eviction law (HB 24-1098) that protects renters by requiring landlords to have valid reasons for evictions and non-renewals, including 90-day notice requirements and legal resources for tenants.

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Group of advocates a policy makers speaking at a for cause eviction press conference

Just Cause Legislation: A Comparison Across Seven States

This resource compares tenant protections under Just Cause eviction laws across seven states and shows how different states protect tenants and prevent displacement through legislative action.

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Coalition members speak at an event with a graph of rising rents behind them

When Building More Isn’t Enough: The Case for Rent Stabilization in Colorado

Learn how rent stabilization differs from rent control, why Colorado needs it, and how communities with these policies have seen 10% lower rent growth and improved housing stability.

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Hear from Colorado Community Members

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Deed Restricted Neighborhoods: A Teacher and Firefighter Tell Their StoryLiz Waddick

Mobile Home Parks and Rising Rents: How Rent Stabilization Policies Can Help (English captions)Carlos Valdez

Amidst Rising Rents, How are Colorado Teachers Keeping Up?Liz Waddick

Envisioning Stable Housing We Can Afford in Boulder, Colorado (English Captions)Carlos Valdez

Beyond Reach: How Exorbitant Rents and Stagnant Wages Impact Younger GenerationsAaron Hackett

Nurturing Small Town Values Amidst Rising Rent: A Call for Community SolidarityAaron Hackett

Living and Working Locally: How the High Cost of Living Impacts Local CommunitiesAaron Hackett

Mobile Home Parks and Rising Rent in Boulder, Colorado (Spanish captions)Carlos Valdez

Envisioning Stable Housing We Can Afford in Boulder, Colorado (Spanish captions)Carlos Valdez

A Roof Over Every Head: Housing Is a Human RightPastor Daniel Smith

From Community to Legislation: Amplifying Voices for Rent Control in Colorado (English captions)Carlos Valdez

From Community to Legislation: Amplifying Voices for Rent Control in Colorado (Spanish captions)Carlos Valdez

For Cause Eviction Laws Protect Renters From Unjust Evictions Part 1Cleveland Smith

For Cause Eviction Laws Protect Renters From Unjust Evictions Part 2Cleveland Smith

Housing for All: The Call to Care for Our NeighborsPastor Daniel Smith

Just Housing for All: Renters' Rights to Safe and Stable HousingPastor Daniel Smith

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