Colorado Landlord Entry Notice
48 hours customary (no statutory minimum)Colorado law does not set a fixed minimum notice period for landlord entry, but 48 hours' advance notice is widely treated as good practice — and your lease may promise it outright. Genuine emergencies (fire, flooding, urgent repairs) are exempt from the notice requirement.
Educational information: generated from our Colorado law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Colorado compares
25 of 51 US jurisdictions set a fixed statutory minimum notice period for landlord entry; the rest apply a reasonable-notice standard or rely on custom and lease terms. Here is how Colorado compares with other states in our database.
| State | Landlord Entry Notice |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 48 hours customary (no statutory minimum) |
| Connecticut | 24 hours typical ("reasonable notice" standard) |
| Delaware | 48 hours |
| District of Columbia | 48 hours |
| Florida | 12 hours |
Frequently asked questions
- 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. No specific statutory requirement, but 48 hours is good practice. Emergency entry permitted. Entry for repairs and inspections at reasonable times.
- Can a landlord enter without notice in an emergency in Colorado?
- Yes. Emergencies such as fire or serious water leaks allow immediate entry without advance notice.
- Can my lease waive the entry notice requirement in Colorado?
- Clauses granting the landlord unlimited entry without notice are a common red flag and are frequently unenforceable. Have any such clause reviewed.
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