Colorado Lease Agreement PDF
Colorado at a glance: Security Deposit Limit: 2 months' rent · Deposit Return Deadline: 30 days (default); up to 60 days if lease specifies · Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month (No Fault): 91 days (HB 24-1098)
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Lease Agreements in Colorado
Colorado landlord-tenant law is governed by C.R.S. § 38-12-101 et seq. Colorado has significantly strengthened tenant protections in recent years. Security deposits are capped at two months' rent, and deposits must be returned within one month (or longer if the lease specifies, up to 60 days).
For evictions, landlords must now provide a 10-day notice for non-payment of rent. For no-fault terminations, landlords must provide 91 days' notice under HB 24-1098 (effective 2024). Colorado has no statewide rent control.
Colorado Lease Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Colorado Rule |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Limit | 2 months' rent |
| Deposit Return Deadline | 30 days (default); up to 60 days if lease specifies |
| Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month (No Fault) | 91 days (HB 24-1098) |
| Eviction Notice (Non-Payment) | 10-Day Notice |
| Rent Control | None statewide |
| Governing Law | C.R.S. § 38-12-101 |
Colorado Legal Requirements
- Security deposits capped at 2 months' rent (C.R.S. § 38-12-102.5).
- Landlords must return deposits within 30 days (or up to 60 if stated in lease) with itemized deductions.
- Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 properties.
- No-fault terminations require 91 days' written notice (HB 24-1098).
- Landlords must provide 24 hours' notice before entry for non-emergency situations.
Colorado Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Colorado legal resources or your state legislature's official website.