Rental registration and licensing programs are tools that several municipalities are using to strengthen tenants’ rights within their communities and protect tenants from exploitative landlords.

In strained housing markets these can be used as tools by municipalities to increase the standard of living.

Estimated that 49.9% of homes and multi-family units in Denver are rentals according to US Census data found at American Fact Finder.

Registry and license program would benefit Denver tenants and landlords with a focus on affordability, safety and an improved housing stock while incorporating climate impacts and energy conservation. Exploring a rental license vs.rental registry

Rental registry has limited enforceability and may not solve the root issue;it is more geared toward data tracking. Rental license has more teeth for enforcement.A rental license requires rental properties to meet essential health and safety requirements and can enforce it with fees to ensure safety and habitability

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