§ 18-17-201. Territorial application

This chapter applies to, regulates, and determines rights, obligations, and remedies under a rental agreement, wherever made, for a dwelling unit located within this state.

§ 18-17-202. Exclusions from application of chapter

The following arrangements are not governed by this chapter: (1) Residence at an institution, public or private, if incidental to detention or the provision of medical, geriatric, educational, counseling, religious, or similar service; (2) Occupancy under a contract of sale of a dwelling unit or the property of which it is a part, if the […]

§ 18-17-203. Jurisdiction and service of process

The district court or appropriate court of this state shall exercise jurisdiction over any landlord with respect to any conduct in this state governed by this chapter or with respect to any claim arising from a transaction subject to this chapter.