United States · CO

Colorado landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Colorado landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

No statutory cap

Return: 30–60 days (lease-dependent)

Late fees

Capped at $50 or 5% of rent

Entry notice

None statutorily required

Termination notice

21 days (tenancies < 6 months)

Rent control

Prohibited at local level (as of 2024 debates ongoing)

Required disclosures

Every Colorado residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint
Bed bugs
Radon

Notable Colorado quirk

Hard statutory cap on late fees — $50 or 5%, whichever is greater.

Eviction timelines in Colorado

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for Colorado.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)

District of Columbia

1 month's rent