Colorado residential landlord guides
Specific statutory timelines, formula calculators, and evidentiary rules governed by Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S. Title 13 & 38).
C2b Sub-state (city) facts
Aurora Landlord Rules That Sit on Top of Colorado Law
Understand Aurora's unique municipal ordinances that affect landlords and tenants, including eviction, nuisance, registration, and notice requirements.
Renting Out an ADU in Denver, Colorado: Zoning Districts, Permitting, and Rental License Requirements
Learn about ADU zoning rules, permitting requirements, and rental licensing in Denver, Colorado.
notices
late rent
security deposit
Colorado Security Deposit Cap: 2 Months
Colorado security deposit cap under C.R.S. 38-12-102.5: since August 7, 2023, a deposit may not exceed two months rent. How to set and document the amount.
Colorado Security Deposit Return Deadline
Colorado deposit return under C.R.S. 38-12-103: one month by default, up to 60 days if the lease says so, written itemization, and what a missed deadline costs.
documentation
Colorado Mold and Dampness Landlord Duties
Colorado mold and dampness duties under C.R.S. 38-12-503: contain the mold, stop the water source and install a HEPA filter within 96 hours, then remediate.
Colorado Habitability Response Deadlines
Colorado warranty of habitability, C.R.S. 38-12-503: begin repairs within 24 hours for health and safety conditions and 96 hours for uninhabitable ones.