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As Colorado legislature’s focus turns to zoning reform, Democrats press tenant bills

Enough bills will pass to have a meaningful impact, supporters say, but rent control measure may face a tough road.

A crowd gathers around Gov. Jared Polis as he unveil a land use and housing package on the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol on March 22, 2023 in Denver. A person experiencing homelessness sleeps in the park, west of the capitol, as lawmakers talk about the land use and housing package includes allowing landowners to build accessory dwelling units and promote development along transit corridors. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
A crowd gathers around Gov. Jared Polis as he unveil a land use and housing package on the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol on March 22, 2023 in Denver. A person experiencing homelessness sleeps in the park, west of the capitol, as lawmakers talk about the land use and housing package includes allowing landowners to build accessory dwelling units and promote development along transit corridors. (RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post)
Denver Post reporter Seth Klamann in Commerce City, Colorado on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
By | sklamann@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Since January, Colorado Democrats have advanced a slew of pro-tenant bills amid a legislative session that one lawmaker called "the year of housing." Despite concerns from some that two of the most high-profile bills may die, lawmakers and lobbyists say enough measures will advance this year to help achieve Democrats' goal of rebalancing the relationship between landlords and tenants.
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