📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Colorado Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Colorado laws have evolved recently to include longer notice periods for non-payment and stricter habitability requirements.
Banned
Rent Control
None
Deposit Limit
30-60 days
Deposit Return
10 days
Eviction Notice
Security Deposit Rules
- No Maximum: State law doesn't cap deposit amounts.
- Return Deadline: 30 days standard, or up to 60 days if stated in lease.
- Treble Damages: Landlords may be liable for 3x the withheld amount for wrongful retention.
- Itemization: Must provide written statement of exact reasons for retention.
Eviction & Notices
Colorado recently extended notice periods for non-payment to give tenants more time to cure.
| Reason | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 10 days | Demand for Compliance/Possession |
| Lease Violation | 10 days | To cure or quit |
| Substantial Violation | 3 days | Quit only (no cure) |
| Termination (No Lease) | 21 days | Before end of rental period |
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