Colorado Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Colorado landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
4
out of 10
Tenant Leaning
Key Law Summary — Colorado
🏦
Security Deposit Max
None
📋
Eviction Notice
10 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
60 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
$50 or 5%
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$85–$224
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Colorado
→No rent control statewide
⚖ Tenant Rights in Colorado
→Repair & deduct
→Retaliation protections
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Mold
✓ Radon
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Colorado
1
Serve Notice
10-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 10 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $85–$224
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 60 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score4/10
Eviction Avg60 days
Notice Period10 days
Entry Notice24hr