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Colorado Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Colorado landlords. All citations reference actual Colorado statutes.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes with your state legislature or consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.
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Security Deposit Rules

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-103
No statutory limit on deposit amount unless lease is for a mobile home. Must be returned within 30 days (or 60 if specified in lease). Itemized statement required.
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Notice Period Requirements

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-107
Month-to-month requires 21 days written notice (changed from 30 to 21 effective 2023). Week-to-week requires 3 days.
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Eviction Process

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-104
Nonpayment: 10-day notice to pay or vacate. Lease violation: 10-day notice to cure. Substantial violation: 3-day notice. Court order required for eviction.
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Late Fee Rules

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-105
Late fee cannot exceed $50 or 5% of monthly rent, whichever is greater (effective 2023). Landlord must allow minimum 7-day grace period before charging late fees.
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Lease Termination

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-402
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 21 days notice. Early termination for domestic violence, military deployment, or uninhabitable conditions.
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Rent Increase Rules

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-301
No statewide rent control (previously preempted, but SB 23-184 removed preemption). Localities may now implement rent stabilization. Proper notice required for month-to-month increases.
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Habitability Standards

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-505
Implied warranty of habitability covers waterproofing, plumbing, heating, electricity, sanitation, and building code compliance. Tenant may terminate if conditions not remedied within reasonable time.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101
No specific statute requiring notice period. Reasonable notice recommended. Entry should be at reasonable times. Emergency entry without notice.
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Fair Housing Protections

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-502
Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act protects race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status.
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