Significant Housing Law Changes in Colorado-2026

Colorado enacted several tenant friendly housing laws in 2025 that place greaterobligations upon landlords in 2026.What are the new regulations on tenant security deposits in Colorado?HB25-1249 places new, tenant-friendly regulations on security deposits. Landlords...

Celebrating 50 Years

Ron and Andy both arrived in Aspen in the early 1970s. Andy first worked for attorney Dwight Shellman, who was later elected a County Commissioner, whose office was then located on the second floor of the Wheeler Opera House. Ron first worked for J.E. DeVilbiss in his...

Title Lock Debunked

Introduction Television and online ads that claim to protect homeowners from title theft should not exist. Companies like Home Title Lock market themselves as subscription services that “lock” a homeowner’s title, claiming to provide around-the-clock monitoring and...

Garfield & Hecht, P.C. Opens Telluride Office

Celebrating its 50th year as a top-flight law firm in Colorado, Garfield & Hecht recently opened its new office in the scenic and bustling town of Telluride. Founded in Aspen in 1975, Garfield & Hecht has additional offices in Vail/Avon, Glenwood Springs,...