State Landlord Laws
Colorado Landlord
Tenant Laws
Security deposit limits, notice requirements, rent control status, and the forms you need as a Colorado landlord.
Colorado Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Colorado has no cap on security deposits. However, deposits must be returned within 30 days (or up to 60 days if the lease allows) with an itemized statement.
SB 173 (2021) significantly increased notice requirements. 10-day demand for nonpayment, 21-day notice for lease violations. No-fault terminations for month-to-month require 91 days.
Colorado lifted its statewide preemption of rent control in 2021 (HB 21-1117). Denver and other cities may now enact rent control, though as of 2024 no city has implemented it.
- ›Mold disclosure
- ›Radon disclosure (C.R.S. § 38-12-803)
- ›Owner/manager contact information
- ›Late fee disclosure (must be in lease)
- ›Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
After the extended notice periods, Colorado's court process typically takes 2–4 additional weeks for an unlawful detainer judgment.
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