Cal. Civ. Code § 24-34-509
Enforcement sought by commission.
Operative Text
Upon refusal by a person to comply with any order, order pursuant to section 24-34-503, or regulation of the commission, the commission has authority to immediately seek an order in the district court enforcing the order or regulation of the commission. Such proceedings shall be brought in the district court in the county in which the respondent resides or transacts business.
Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-34-509 establishes that when a person refuses to follow an order or regulation issued by the commission—including orders issued under § 24-34-503—the commission may go directly to district court to have that order or regulation legally enforced. The case must be filed in the district court of the county where the non-complying party lives or conducts business. This provision gives the commission a direct judicial enforcement mechanism rather than requiring it to wait or pursue additional administrative steps.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-509, property owners and managers who receive a commission order are expected to comply promptly, because non-compliance can trigger immediate district court proceedings in the county where the property owner resides or does business. Compliant operators generally document their responses to commission orders and keep records showing the steps taken to satisfy any requirements. Ignoring or refusing a commission order removes the matter from the administrative arena and places it before a judge.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-509 can be relevant to tenants who have already obtained a favorable commission order, because it describes the mechanism by which the commission itself—not the tenant—can go to district court to compel a non-complying party to follow that order. Tenants who believe a landlord is ignoring a commission order may consider contacting the commission directly to report the non-compliance, as the commission holds the authority to initiate court enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations in Colorado can help explain how this enforcement pathway interacts with other remedies that may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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