Colorado Landlord-Tenant Law: The Verified Rules (2026)
Every value below cites its statute and shows the date we last checked it. Where we haven't verified a rule yet, we say so — we never guess at the law.
Security deposits
Return deadline
Spot-check advised30 days
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-103 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Colorado →
Deadline when deducting
Spot-check advised60 days
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-103 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Colorado →
Itemized statement required
Spot-check advisedYes
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-103 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Colorado →
Rent, fees, and notice
Late fee limit
VerifiedGreater of $50 or 5% of rent
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-105 · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Late fee tool for Colorado →
Late fee grace period
Verified7 days
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-105 · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Late fee tool for Colorado →
Rent increase notice
Spot-check advised30 days
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-701 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Rent increase notice tool for Colorado →
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