Sample Report
A sample compliance report and recommended lease. Our rules engine checks the template against Colorado rules — this is an illustrative example, not a legal opinion.
Key Facts From Your Template
| Lease type | Standard residential (DIY template) |
|---|---|
| Monthly base rent | $1,650.00 |
| Security deposit | $1,650.00 |
| Late fee | $75 flat, day 1 |
| Notice to vacate | 30 days |
| Jury trial waiver present | Yes |
Compliance Findings
Jury Trial Waiver
High riskYour template includes a clause waiving the tenant's right to a jury trial. Colorado law prohibits this in residential leases.
Why it matters:
A prohibited clause can expose the whole lease to challenge, not just the one line.
Flat Late Fee on Day 1
Medium riskYour late fee applies a flat $75 charge starting the day rent is late, with no grace period. Colorado caps late fees and requires specific timing.
Why it matters:
An out-of-bounds late fee clause is one of the most commonly disputed terms in a lease.
Security Deposit Amount
Low riskYour deposit equals one month's rent, which is within the current Colorado cap — no issue found here.
Why it matters:
Confirmed compliant. Included so you can see what a clean result looks like, not just flagged items.
Recommended Lease — Sample Redlines
This is the differentiator: not just a flag, a corrected clause you can use.
Jury Trial Waiver
Your original clause
Tenant waives any right to a trial by jury in any action arising under this lease.
Recommended replacement
(Clause removed. Colorado law prohibits jury-trial waivers in residential leases.)
Removing this clause brings the lease back into compliance rather than leaving an unenforceable provision in place.
Late Fee
Your original clause
A late fee of $75 applies immediately if rent is not received on the 1st of the month.
Recommended replacement
A late fee not to exceed the statutory limit applies if rent is more than 7 days late, calculated per Colorado's late fee rules.
Aligns the clause with Colorado's late fee timing and amount requirements.
Legal Opinion Available
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