New Interest on Security Deposit Rules
The new rules regarding interest paid on security deposits went into effect April 1. From April 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 the interest required to be paid on security deposits is 1.08%. The new rate for 2005 will be announced in December of 2004 and be for the entire calendar year. The new rates are based on an average of one year certificate of deposit rates at three local banks and/or credit unions. (Dwellings, Boulder County Apartment Association, April, 2004).
Boulder Spring Clean-Up
The City of Boulder's organics-only Spring Clean-Up begins Monday, April 19. The city will pick up leaves, grass clippings, and tree branches from curbside. Non-organic materials will not be picked up. All organic material collected during Spring Clean-Up is recycled into mulch and will be available to the public in May. (Dwellings, Boulder County Apartment Association, April 2004).