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Blog Post Colorado Warranty of Habitability After 2024: The Maintenance Rules Denver Landlords Keep Getting Wrong
By Sheepdog Property Management - Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Colorado Warranty of Habitability After 2024: The Maintenance Rules Denver Landlords Keep Getting Wr...

A Denver landlord with a home warranty got a furnace failure notice on a Friday afternoon in December. By Monday morning, they were already past Colorado's 24-hour repair deadline. The home warranty company hadn't dispatched a tech yet.That's not a hypothetical. Colorado's warran...
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Blog Post Colorado's New Security Deposit Rules Took Effect January 1. Most Landlords Are Still Operating Under the Old Ones.
By Sheepdog Property Management - Monday, March 2, 2026

Colorado's New Security Deposit Rules Took Effect January 1. Most Landlords Are Still Operating Unde...

A Denver landlord charged a $250 automatic cleaning fee at move-out last spring. It was in the lease. The tenant signed it. The landlord had been doing it that way for over a decade. Under Colorado's new law, it's an illegal deduction. That's how fast the rules cha...
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Blog Post Zillow Is a Graveyard: Why Denver Landlords Keep Pricing Their Rentals Wrong
By Sheepdog Property Management - Saturday, February 28, 2026

Zillow Is a Graveyard: Why Denver Landlords Keep Pricing Their Rentals Wrong

Zillow Is a Graveyard: Why Denver Landlords Keep Pricing Their Rentals WrongMost landlords research rental prices the same way. They open Zillow, filter for their neighborhood, find a few listings that look similar to their unit, and anchor to whatever number everyone else is ask...
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Blog Post The 72-Hour Window: What Out-of-State Landlords Must Know About Denver Maintenance Emergencies
By Sheepdog Property Management - Thursday, February 26, 2026

The 72-Hour Window: What Out-of-State Landlords Must Know About Denver Maintenance Emergencies

The 72-Hour Window: What Out-of-State Landlords Must Know About Denver Maintenance EmergenciesYour tenant texts you at 1:47 AM. Burst pipe. Water in the basement. You're in San Diego.You have 72 hours.Not 72 hours until the damage gets worse, though it will. Not 72 hours unti...
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Blog Post Renting Out Your Washington Park Home: What Denver Landlords Need to Know (2026)
By Sheepdog Property Management - Sunday, February 22, 2026

Renting Out Your Washington Park Home: What Denver Landlords Need to Know (2026)

Last Updated: February 2026Washington Park is one of the few Denver neighborhoods where rents actually went up in 2025 - by about 7% - while the rest of the metro slid backward. If you own a rental here, you're sitting on something genuinely valuable. The question is whether ...
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Blog Post You Inherited a Denver Property. Now What? The Accidental Landlord's Honest Guide
By Sheepdog Property Management - Saturday, February 21, 2026

You Inherited a Denver Property. Now What? The Accidental Landlord's Honest Guide

Nobody plans to become a landlord. The paperwork from the estate attorney shows up, there's a house in Park Hill or Sunnyside or Aurora with your name on it, and you're suddenly trying to figure out what "landlord" even means when your only frame of reference is...
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Blog Post Denver Property Management Fees in 2026: The Numbers That Actually Matter
By Sheepdog Property Management - Saturday, February 21, 2026

Denver Property Management Fees in 2026: The Numbers That Actually Matter

Denver Property Management Fees in 2026: The Numbers That Actually MatterMost landlords do this math wrong.They see the 10% fee, multiply it by 12 months, and land on $2,400 per year for a $2,000/month Denver rental. Then they look at what they're doing for free and think: &q...
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Blog Post When to Switch Property Managers Mid-Lease in Denver (and How to Do It Right)
By Sheepdog Property Management - Saturday, February 21, 2026

When to Switch Property Managers Mid-Lease in Denver (and How to Do It Right)

You don't need permission to fire a property manager who's bleeding your ROI dry. Yet somehow, Denver property owners convince themselves they're stuck until the lease renewal cycle.That's exactly the kind of thinking that costs you thousands.I've watched owne...
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Blog Post Why Denver Property Owners Should Hire a Professional Property Manager
By Sheepdog Property Management - Saturday, June 7, 2025

Why Denver Property Owners Should Hire a Professional Property Manager

Owning an investment property in Denver is often seen as a lucrative opportunity, especially in a market where demand for quality rental housing remains strong. But the reality of being a landlord can look very different once the lease is signed and the responsibilities begin to ...
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Blog Post How to Thrive as a Landlord in Denver, Colorado: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Sheepdog Property Management - Wednesday, May 7, 2025

How to Thrive as a Landlord in Denver, Colorado: A Step-by-Step Guide

With its breathtaking scenery, thriving economy, and fast-growing population, Denver is becoming a top destination for renters and property owners alike. The rental market in the City and County of Denver is booming, attracting real estate investors interested in both single...
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