HB25-1004
No Pricing Coordination Between Landlords
Concerning pricing coordination by landlords, and, in connection therewith, prohibiting landlords from using coordinators, prohibiting coordinators from facilitating agreements that reduce competition between landlords, and prohibiting two or more landlords from engaging in consciously parallel pricing coordination.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Housing
The bill prohibits:
- A landlord or an agent, a representative, or a subcontractor of a landlord from subscribing to, contracting with, or otherwise exchanging any form of consideration in return for the services of a coordinator;
- A coordinator from facilitating an agreement among landlords that restricts competition with respect to dwelling units, which includes performing a coordinating function; or
- 2 or more landlords from engaging in consciously parallel pricing coordination.
A violation is deemed to be an illegal restraint of trade or commerce and is punishable in accordance with the "Colorado State Antitrust Act of 2023".
The division of housing within the department of local affairs is required to develop and undertake a public education program designed to inform Colorado residents of the provisions of the bill.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)