Colorado Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Colorado law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Colorado landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Colorado lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | 2 months' rent |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30–60 days |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 48 hours customary (no statutory minimum) |
| Late fee cap | 5% of past-due rent or $50, whichever is greater |
| Rent grace period | 7 days |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 4 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 2 disclosures required |
Colorado lease law guides
- Colorado Security Deposit Limit2 months' rent
- Colorado Deposit Return Deadline30–60 days
- Colorado Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Colorado Landlord Entry Notice48 hours customary (no statutory minimum)
- Colorado Late Fee Laws5% of past-due rent or $50, whichever is greater
- Colorado Rent Grace Period7 days
- Colorado Prohibited Lease Clauses4 restricted clause types
- Colorado Required Disclosures2 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Colorado law
- Waiver of warranty of habitabilityLikely Illegal
- Waiver of tenant rightsLikely Illegal
- Late fee exceeding statutory limitOften Unenforceable
All 4 prohibited clause types in Colorado, with statute citations →
Disclosures Colorado landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Bed Bugs
What each required disclosure covers in Colorado, with citations →
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Colorado lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Colorado?
- Colorado generally limits security deposits to 2 months' rent. Conditions can apply — see the Colorado security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Colorado?
- Generally 30–60 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Colorado deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Colorado?
- No statewide statute requires it in Colorado, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Colorado deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Colorado?
- There is no specific statutory minimum in Colorado — 48 hours is considered good practice rather than a legal requirement. Conditions can apply — see the Colorado landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Colorado?
- Yes — late fees are generally capped at 5% of past-due rent or $50, whichever is greater. Conditions can apply — see the Colorado late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Colorado?
- Colorado generally provides a 7-day grace period before late fees. Conditions can apply — see the Colorado rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Colorado?
- Colorado law restricts 4 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of warranty of habitability; waiver of tenant rights; late fee exceeding statutory limit.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Colorado?
- Colorado requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Bed Bugs (Landlord must disclose known bed bug infestations).
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.