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Colorado Eviction Notice Requirements (2026)
Complete guide to Colorado eviction notice periods, deposit return rules, and recent law changes. Generate a legally appropriate Colorado eviction notice in seconds with RentGuard — free.
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Colorado notice periods
Security deposit rules
30 days (60 days if lease specifies). Written itemization required.
Rent control status
No rent control. Colorado preempts local rent control. Denver ballot measure failed in 2023.
Key Colorado landlord rules
✓Just cause eviction required for residential month-to-month tenancies (SB 184, 2024)
✓Enumerated causes include nonpayment, lease violation, property sale, owner move-in
✓No-cause termination no longer permitted for most tenancies
Recent law changes in Colorado
⚠ SB 184 (2024): Just cause eviction required for most residential month-to-month tenancies
⚠ Pay-or-quit notice period increased from 3 days to 10 days
Frequently asked questions — Colorado eviction
How much notice does a landlord have to give in Colorado?+
In Colorado, landlords must give 21 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. Month-to-month tenancy. Just cause required under SB 184 (2024).
What is the eviction notice period for nonpayment of rent in Colorado?+
Colorado requires a 10-day notice for nonpayment of rent. Increased from 3 days in 2024. Must wait full 10 days before filing.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Colorado?+
30 days (60 days if lease specifies). Written itemization required.
Is there rent control in Colorado?+
No rent control. Colorado preempts local rent control. Denver ballot measure failed in 2023.
How do I evict a tenant in Colorado?+
To evict a tenant in Colorado, serve the appropriate written notice (10 days for nonpayment), wait for the notice period to expire, then file for eviction in your local court if the tenant has not complied. RentGuard can generate the correct Colorado notice form for free.
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