Yes. A landlord can book fridge removal for a rental unit turnover in Commerce City, and so can a property manager working for the owner. Settle one thing first: whose fridge it is. If the appliance came with the unit, if you are replacing an old one, or if your paperwork shows the tenant released it, you can call Junk Master.
After that, it comes down to your move-out paperwork, Colorado's security deposit deadline and access to the empty unit. Our home base is in Commerce City and same-day service is available for our refrigerator removal in Commerce City, so the fridge does not have to hold up cleaning, paint or the next showing.
Who Can Book Fridge Removal for a Commerce City Rental Unit
Fridge removal for a Commerce City rental unit can be booked by the property owner or by anyone the owner has put in charge of the unit, such as a property manager. We work with residential and commercial customers, and booking takes a phone call and a photo of the fridge if you have one.
Who owns the appliance matters more than who calls. A fridge listed on the lease or the move-in inventory belongs to the owner. A fridge the tenant brought in belongs to the tenant. If a tenant asks you to arrange its removal, get that request in writing.
Who Owns a Fridge a Former Tenant Left Behind in a Commerce City Rental?
A fridge a former tenant left behind in a Commerce City rental is not automatically the landlord's to haul away. Ownership comes from your records: the lease, the move-in inventory, any move-out agreement and any signed note from the tenant releasing items. How Colorado treats property a tenant leaves behind is a legal question. Settle it from your paperwork, and with your attorney if it is unclear, before you book.
Once you decide, photograph the fridge inside and out with the date showing. Those photos and our receipt give you a clean record of what left the unit and when.
How Turnover Fridge Removal Fits Colorado's Security Deposit Rules
Turnover fridge removal fits Colorado's security deposit rules when your paperwork is in order. According to the Colorado legislature's plain-language summary of renters' rights law, a landlord may not withhold any part of a deposit for normal wear and tear. The permitted reasons it lists are unpaid rent, abandonment of the premises, unpaid utility charges, and unpaid repair or cleaning work the tenant contracted for.
That leaves two common cases:
- If you are replacing an old fridge that wore out from age and ordinary use, treat the removal as your own turnover cost.
- If you believe the tenant's actions created the cost, check the lease and get legal advice on whether the charge qualifies before you deduct anything.
In both cases, keep our receipt and your dated photos. The same summary says a landlord who keeps any part of a deposit must give a written statement listing the exact reasons. A landlord who intentionally and wrongfully keeps a deposit can owe three times the amount withheld plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees, and the landlord carries the burden of proving the money was not wrongfully withheld. The summary is a general overview, so ask your attorney about any specific deduction.
When Must a Commerce City Landlord Send the Deposit Statement After Move-Out?
A Commerce City landlord must return the deposit within one month after the lease ends or the tenant surrenders the keys, whichever comes later. If any part is kept, the written statement of reasons goes out with the remaining money. A lease can set a longer period, but never more than 60 days. Per the summary, a landlord who fails to send the written statement within the required time loses the right to withhold any part of the deposit.
That clock is a good reason to book the fridge early. With it out, you can inspect the floor and wall behind it, finish cleaning and close out the statement.
Replacing a Rental Fridge Between Tenants in Commerce City
Turnover is the easiest time to replace a rental fridge in Commerce City. The unit is empty, nobody's food is inside, and the crew has a clear path to the truck. Book our crew for the old fridge first, then schedule the new delivery for later the same day or the next.
What Does Colorado Law Say When a Landlord-Supplied Fridge in a Commerce City Rental Stops Working?
When a landlord-supplied fridge in a Commerce City rental stops working, Colorado's warranty of habitability applies. Per the legislature's summary, the landlord warrants that the unit is fit to live in at move-in and for the whole tenancy, and a substantial lack of functioning appliances is listed among the conditions that can make a unit uninhabitable. For conditions of that kind, the landlord must start remedial action within 72 hours of notice. The summary also notes that the landlord is not responsible for conditions the tenant caused.
How to Get a Commerce City Rental Ready for the Fridge Pickup
Getting a Commerce City rental ready for the fridge pickup takes a few minutes if you work in this order:
- Confirm in writing that the fridge is yours to remove, and photograph it.
- Empty it, and unplug it a day early so the freezer can thaw. Put towels down for the water.
- Shut off the water line if it has an ice maker or dispenser.
- Arrange access: a key, a lockbox code or a building entry code, plus a phone number that will answer.
- Clear the path from the kitchen to the door, and tell us about stairs, a basement unit or a second floor walk-up.
- Mention any other items going, so one visit covers everything.
Our article on whether a crew can carry a refrigerator out of a Commerce City basement or second floor explains how that carry works.
Does a Landlord Have to Be at the Unit When the Crew Arrives in Commerce City?
No, a landlord does not have to be at the unit when the crew arrives in Commerce City. If our crew has access to the fridge and can reach you by phone, the job gets done while you are at another property or at work. Leave a clear note on which appliance goes, especially when a new fridge is already in the unit, and tell us how to lock up.
How Fast a Fridge Can Come Out During a Commerce City Unit Turnover
A fridge can come out of a Commerce City unit on the day you call, because same-day service is available. Estimates are free, on site and carry no obligation, and a photo of the fridge and the route out helps us confirm your price by phone. For time at the door, see how long the crew needs to take a fridge out of a Commerce City house.
Pricing is by load size, meaning the space your items take up in our 15 cubic yard truck, with an $85 minimum charge.
| Turnover job | How it is priced |
|---|---|
| One fridge | A small load: minimum charge $85, 1/8 load $150 or 1/4 load $250, confirmed by phone |
| Fridge plus a stove, washer or dryer | One visit at the load size the whole pile fills, such as 1/3 load $300 or 1/2 load $350 |
| Fridge plus furniture and bags left in the unit | Larger loads, from 2/3 load $400 up to a full load at $550 |
Can One Visit Cover the Fridge, Stove and Washer in a Commerce City Turnover?
Yes, one visit can cover the fridge, stove and washer in a Commerce City turnover. Everything goes on the same truck, and you pay for the load size the whole pile fills instead of a charge for each appliance. List every item when you call.
What Happens to the Refrigerant When a Rental Fridge Leaves
The refrigerant in a rental fridge falls under federal rules that put the duty on the last link in the disposal chain. The EPA's safe disposal requirements say the final person in that chain, such as a scrap metal recycler, is responsible for making sure the refrigerant is recovered before final disposal. If someone earlier recovered it, the final disposer keeps a signed statement with that person's name and address and the date, or a contract with the supplier. A sticker alone is not accepted as proof.
For you as a landlord, that means leaving the fridge whole with its sealed lines intact. Our crew sorts every load and prioritizes recycling.
Why Commerce City Landlords Book Junk Master for Turnover Fridge Removal
One call takes the heaviest item in the kitchen off your list, and nobody from your side lifts it. Here is what you get:
- All-inclusive load pricing: labor, loading from anywhere on the property, dump fees and cleanup of the work area
- Same-day service for tight turnovers
- Licensed and fully insured, with Solid Waste Hauler Business Licenses for Commerce City and the City of Denver
- A satisfaction guarantee: if the crew misses something, they come back
- 5.0 stars on Google from more than 250 reviews
We have been in business since October 2021 and serve the Denver metro, including Thornton, Aurora and Westminster, so a manager with units in several cities can use one crew for every turnover.
The Bottom Line
Yes, a landlord or property manager can book fridge removal for a Commerce City rental turnover. Confirm the fridge is yours, photograph it and keep our receipt with your move-out records before the deposit deadline. Call Junk Master at (720) 999-0466 about refrigerator removal in Commerce City and get your free estimate and a same-day time slot when you need one.