C.R.S. Title 38, Article 12
Free Colorado residential lease template.
Colorado strengthened tenant protections sharply in recent years: HB21-1121 capped late fees and limited rent increases to once per year, HB24-1098 added statewide just-cause eviction (effective April 2024), and a 2023 law capped pet deposits at $300. Warranty of habitability is non-waivable (C.R.S. § 38-12-503).
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C.R.S. § 38-12-1300
Just-cause eviction (HB24-1098)
Statewide; landlord needs qualifying cause to terminate or non-renew.
C.R.S. § 38-12-105
Late fee cap
Greater of $50 or 5%; 7-day grace required.
C.R.S. § 38-12-103
Pet deposit cap
Refundable pet deposit capped at $300; pet rent capped.
C.R.S. § 38-12-503
Warranty of habitability
Non-waivable; 24/96-hour repair timelines.
C.R.S. § 13-40-104
Nonpayment notice
10-day demand (up from 3).
Required disclosures in Colorado
- ·Bed bug disclosure (§ 38-12-1001)
- ·Radon brochure (§ 38-12-803)
- ·Habitability notice
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Colorado landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | No statutory minimum — courts require "reasonable notice" |
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