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Colorado requires a developer to report the potential for expansive soil problems under certain circumstances. The statute requires a developer to provide the purchaser of a new residence with a “copy of a summary or report of the analysis and site recommendations” of the property at least 14 days before closing. In addition, for any site with potential expansive soil issues, the developer must provide “each buyer with a copy of a publication detailing the problems associated with such soils, the building methods to address these problems during construction, and suggestions for care and maintenance to address such problems.” Failure to provide the required materials subjects the developer to a civil penalty of $500.00.