Colorado Eviction Laws — A Landlord's Guide (2026)
Colorado expanded tenant protections in 2021-2024. 10-day notice for non-payment (was 3 days), pre-eviction mediation in some cities.
Statute: CRS § 13-40-104 et seq.
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10-day notice (HB 21-1121)
CRS 13-40-104: 10-day pay-or-quit notice required for non-payment (extended from 3 days in 2021). Strict form: amount owed, payment instructions, 10-day deadline.
Lease violations
10-day cure or quit (curable violations). 3-day quit (non-curable: substantial violation, criminal, drug-related). 91-day notice (no-cause month-to-month).
Filing forcible entry & detainer
After notice expires, file in county court (~$97 filing fee). Tenant served, return date 7-21 days out depending on county.
Mandatory mediation (some cities)
Denver, Boulder, Aurora require pre-filing mediation through HUD-approved housing counselors. Total timeline: 30-60 days from notice to lockout.
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