Colorado Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Colorado
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Colorado tenant protections have strengthened in recent years. SB 23-184 expanded tenant rights including right to organize. No statewide rent control. Repair-and-deduct allowed.
Security Deposit Max
2 months's rent
Deposit Return
30 days
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
2 months' rent (HB 1099, 2024)
Protection Exists
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Deposit Return Period
30 days (60 days if disputed)
Protection Exists
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Entry Notice Required
24 hours
Protection Exists
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Rent Control
Preempted by state (localities cannot implement)
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Allowed after notice to landlord
Protection Exists
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Just Cause Eviction
Not statewide (some Denver rules apply)
Limited Protection
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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