Houle v. Adams State College

*407This case, one of first impression in Colorado, involves the determination of whether a state college is a landlord within the meaning of the Security Deposit Act, sections 38-12-101 et seq., C.R.S. 1973.

Plaintiff-petitioner was formerly a student and dormitory resident at Adams State College, defendant-respondent. This action was instituted on petitioner’s behalf for the return of her $50 dormitory housing deposit which she contends is a “security deposit” within the meaning of the Act. Section 38-12-102(2). Treble damages, costs and attorneys’ fees are sought by reason of the college’s…