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Conversation around Colorado’s “60-day rule” for Portable Tenant Screening Reports (PTSRs) has been spreading quickly. Many renters and property managers now assume these reports expire after two months, although there are no official sources or regulations confirming that timeframe.
Under Colorado’s tenant screening law, HB23-1099, a Portable Tenant Screening Report is valid for thirty days from the date it was prepared. Knowing that difference helps renters avoid unnecessary screening costs and keeps landlords compliant with confidence.
The rules around tenant screening reports in Colorado may continue to evolve, but clarity is what creates progress. Understanding how PTSRs actually work means fewer fees, faster approvals, and more trust on both sides of the lease.
Colorado’s Portable Tenant Screening Report law defines exactly how long a screening report remains valid. Under this law, landlords and property managers must accept a PTSR that is no more than 30 days old.
The intent is straightforward. Renters should not have to pay for multiple background checks when applying to several properties within a short timeframe. A verified PTSR lets renters reuse one report within thirty days, saving money and reducing screening delays. For property managers, it ensures compliance with state regulations and simplifies the application process.
Here’s the exact language from the statute:
“A landlord shall accept from an applicant a portable tenant screening report that has been prepared within the previous thirty days…”
The law is clear. Colorado does not recognize a 60-day rule, and any PTSR older than 30 days may be declined under current state law.
There has been discussion about extending this window to 60 days through proposed legislation, but that change has not taken effect. The bill was signed without the proposed legislation that would extend PTSRs to the 60-day validity. Until it is signed into law, the official PTSR validity period in Colorado remains 30 days. You can see the proposed bill vs. the final signed act of HB25-1236.
So where did the idea of a 60-day Portable Tenant Screening Report come from?
This misunderstanding developed over time through outdated templates, older screening practices, and misinterpretations that persisted after the law changed. Several factors contributed to the confusion:
These overlapping practices created a wave of misinformation. Renters started hearing that reports lasted longer than they legally do, and property managers were left uncertain about what they had to accept.
The reality is straightforward. Colorado law currently defines a 30-day validity period for Portable Tenant Screening Reports. Any move to extend that window to 60 days would require a new bill or formal legislative update and extending the expiration time with the data supplier, the credit bureau.
For now, clarity is the simplest compliance tool. Renters should keep track of when their report was issued, and landlords should verify the date before making a decision. When both sides stay aligned, renting becomes faster, fairer, and easier for everyone. However, tenant screening reports from Portable Tenant cannot be shared or viewed after the report expired 30 days from origination so both landlords and tenants comply automatically.
Colorado’s Portable Tenant Screening Report law was created to make renting simpler, faster, and more transparent. When everyone follows the same standard, both renters and property managers benefit.
Adopting renter-first, law-aligned screening tools isn’t an option anymore — it’s the standard for professional property management in Colorado.
Portable Tenant’s Take: Built for the Law, Not Around It
Portable Tenant was created from the ground up to align with Colorado’s HB23-1099. Every Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) shared through our platform is verified, compliant, and issued within the legal 30-day window.
Our system makes compliance effortless for everyone involved in renting:
At Portable Tenant, compliance isn’t a checkbox — it’s our foundation.
Our mission is clear: make renting transparent, simple, and fair for everyone.
Clarity creates confidence — and a smoother rental process for everyone involved.
✅ For Renters: Save your Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) as a PDF, note the issue date, and reuse it for applications within 30 days. This keeps you in control and saves on unnecessary screening fees.
✅ For Landlords: Review your screening policies and software to ensure they automatically verify report dates. Staying aligned with Colorado’s HB23-1099 and its update HB25-1236 that protect your business and build tenant trust.
✅ For Everyone: Use verified, compliant platforms like Portable Tenant to simplify the process and avoid disputes. A shared standard keeps both sides protected and moving forward with ease.
Colorado’s tenant screening law was designed to make renting simpler, fairer, and faster. The idea of a “60-day rule” has caused confusion, but the law is clear — Portable Tenant Screening Reports are valid for 30 days under HB23-1099 and HB25-1236.Understanding that standard helps renters save money and helps property managers stay compliant without friction.
When both sides work from the same set of facts, everyone benefits.
And with trusted partners like Portable Tenant, compliance becomes more than a requirement — it becomes an advantage.