DENVER (KDVR) — A new Colorado law will require landlords and other services in the state to clarify prices and disclose hidden fees upfront.

On Monday, Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 25-1090, “Protections Against Deceptive Pricing Practices,” into law. The bill said it aims to protect people and tenants from deceptive or unfair prices by clarifying communication of prices, landlord obligations, rent prices and other costs for tenants.

While this bill is directed toward landlords, the bill said it “should be broadly interpreted,” as it relates to several other industries.

The new law will require the total price to be included clearly and prominently upfront before any other pricing information. This means landlords, bars, and other parties can’t separate fees, charges, or amounts.

So, for landlords, this includes showing fees for services like internet. This also means that places like bars must show any mandatory service charge in the offer, display, or advertisement.

The bill said services must also provide an accurate description of how the service charge is distributed and a subtotal page of all charges before completing a purchase. If a service price isn’t known due to preferences, distance and time, that also must be disclosed.

The law also focuses on unfair charges, especially for tenants. The law said that landlords can’t charge tenants utility costs more than what’s charged by the provider, excluding factors like property tax, overdue payments and rapidly increasing prices. Landlords also can’t charge for the maintenance of a common area under the new law.

While the bill is now a law, subject to petition, it won’t go into effect until Jan. 1, 2026.

If this law isn’t followed, a person must write a demand to the violator for reimbursement of any fees or charges in violation. If the violator declines within 14 days after the written demand is sent, the person is liable for actual damages plus interest.

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