Colorado legal term
Rent in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Rent” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Rent” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Rent" means any moneys or any other thing of value received as a payment or as a deposit for the privilege of living in or using real property. (C.R.S. § 18-5-801)
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