How many days notice does a landlord need to give for non-payment of rent in Colorado?

In Colorado, a landlord must give 10 days notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent. This is governed by Colorado Residential Tenants Health and Safety Act + C.R.S. §§ 38-12-101 et seq..

What is the no-cause notice period for landlords in Colorado?

In Colorado, landlords must provide 21 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

What are the valid grounds for eviction in Colorado?

Colorado recognizes the following grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent (10-day notice); Lease violation (10-day cure-or-quit); Substantial violation / illegal activity (3-day); End of lease; Tenant holdover.

Colorado Landlord-Tenant Law

Q: Is there rent control in Colorado?

Colorado does not have statewide rent control. Colorado state law preempts local rent control ordinances (C.R.S. § 38-12-301).

Tribunal: County Court

10 Days — Pay or Quit

21 Days — No-Cause Notice

10 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

Situation	Notice Required
Non-payment of rent	10 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)	21 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)	10 days

Security Deposit

No statutory cap on security deposits in Colorado.

Grounds for Eviction

Non-payment of rent (10-day notice)
Lease violation (10-day cure-or-quit)
Substantial violation / illegal activity (3-day)
End of lease
Tenant holdover

Rent Control

No Statewide Rent Control

Colorado state law preempts local rent control ordinances (C.R.S. § 38-12-301).

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in Colorado. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

Colorado Residential Tenants Health and Safety Act + C.R.S. §§ 38-12-101 et seq.

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