YOU HAVE RIGHTS
Do you worry about the safety and security of your home?
Is your landlord unresponsive to requests for maintenance, concerns about safety, squatters on your property?
Do you live in a neighborhood where your neighbors are being taken advantage of by huge corporate landlords who don’t care about their wellbeing?
You are not alone.
Many of us in Cap Hill face these challenges every day, but it doesn't mean you have to face them alone.
This website is dedicated to providing resources, information, and support for folks who are experiencing issues with their corporate landlord. Join our community today and take the first step towards a safer, more secure living situation.
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Step 1
Contact Cornerstone
Submit your complaint in writing via an email to Cornerstone. This is important because you want a paper trail of complaints. Send a new email every time you see an issue in the garage.
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Submit complaints to:
charlie@cornerstoneapartments.com
derekk@cornerstoneapartments.com
shelby.jones@cornerstoneapartments.com
Subject: Written Notice of Repair
Hello,
I am writing to inform you that [describe the issue that requires repair, such as homeless encampment in the garage, a burst pipe, gas leak, or broken lock]. This issue poses an immediate risk to my health and safety, as well as to the property itself.
As per our lease agreement, I expect you to address this issue within 24 hours of receiving this notice.
Please let me know as soon as possible when you can send someone to address the issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Step 2
Contact the Community Resource Department
Community Resource Officers (CRO) provide assistance on issues such as neighbor disputes, public nuisances, zoning issues, fraud and crime prevention, and other neighborhood concerns.
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Submit complaints to:
kayla.knabe@denvergov.org
mark.romero@denvergov.org
Subject: Unsafe Housing Complaint
Dear Kayla,
I am writing to inform you that [describe the issue that requires repair, such as homeless encampment in the garage, a burst pipe, gas leak, or broken lock]. This issue poses an immediate risk to my health and safety, as well as to the property itself.
I have attempted to contact my landlord to address these issues, but I have not received a satisfactory response. I am hoping that you can provide me with assistance in addressing these concerns and ensuring that my landlord takes the necessary steps to ensure that the building is safe and habitable.
Please let me know if there is any additional information that I can provide to help address this situation. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Thank you,
[Your Name]
Step 3
Contact City Council
Notify your council person of your issue. For residents of Cap Hill, Chris Hinds is our city council representative.
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Submit complaints to:
district10@denvergov.org
Subject: Unsafe Living Environment
Dear Councilman Chris Hinds,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to you today to ask for your help with a difficult situation I am facing with Cornerstone Property Management in Denver.
I understand that you are a distinguished leader in the city, who is dedicated to the public health, safety, and welfare of its people. As a public servant, you have demonstrated a deep commitment to promoting the welfare of the community, and I believe that you are the right person to turn to in my time of need.
I am writing to inform you that [describe the issue that requires repair, such as homeless encampment in the garage, a burst pipe, gas leak, or broken lock]. This issue poses an immediate risk to my health and safety, as well as to the property itself.
I have attempted to contact my landlord to address these issues, but I have not received a satisfactory response. I am hoping that you can provide me with assistance in addressing these concerns and ensuring that my landlord takes the necessary steps to ensure that the building is safe and habitable.
As a tenant, I have a right to a safe and habitable home. I have made several attempts to address the issue with my landlord, Cornerstone, but they have not taken any meaningful action to correct the problems. This has created an unsafe and unhealthy living environment for myself and other tenants in the building.
As a resident of Denver, I am concerned about the impact that this situation could have on the broader community. I am writing to you today to ask for your assistance in addressing this matter. Specifically, I would appreciate any advice or guidance you may have on how I can best navigate this situation. If there are any resources or services that you can connect me with, I would be immensely grateful.
I know that you are committed to preserving the well-being of your constituents, and I believe that you are the kind of leader that Denver deserves. I appreciate your time and attention to this matter and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Step 4
Contact Your State Representative
State Rep. Steven Woodrow is a lawyer and lawmaker committed to affordable housing and tenants' rights.
He sponsored a state law that would prohibit rental agreements from including clauses that prevent tenants from joining or supporting class or collective claims. It ensures that tenants retain their right to participate in class action lawsuits to protect their rights collectively.
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Submit complaints to:
steven.woodrow.house@coleg.gov
Subject: Seeking Your Support for Tenant Health and Safety
Dear Representative Woodrow,
I am writing to urgently seek your support regarding a pressing issue affecting the health and safety of tenants and neighbors under the management of Cornerstone.
More specifically, [describe the issue that requires repair, such as homeless encampment in the garage, a burst pipe, gas leak, or broken lock]. This issue poses an immediate risk to my health and safety, as well as to the property itself.
I have made several attempts to address the issue with building management, but they have not taken any meaningful action to correct the problems. This has created an unsafe and unhealthy living environment for myself and other tenants in the building.
As a resident of Denver and tenant of Cornerstone, I am concerned about the impact that this situation could have on the broader community.
Your expertise and commitment to affordable housing and tenants' rights would greatly contribute to resolving this matter and establishing stronger safeguards for tenant health and safety. Any assistance or advice you can provide would be immensely appreciated.
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to these important issues. I eagerly await your response and any actions you may undertake to address this urgent matter.
Sincerely,
[Your name]