Under Colorado landlord-tenant law, failing to comply with statutory notice rules is the number one reason eviction petitions are dismissed. Learn how to protect your rights under C.R.S. § 13-40-104(1)(d).
The 10-day cure period is mandatory statewide for standard residential tenancies (amended from the historical 3-day notice rule to protect tenants).
The NoticeGen rules engine automatically enforces the statutory guidelines detailed below when compiling notices for Colorado.
| Notice Type | Statute Section | Notice Period |
|---|---|---|
| Late Rent Notice | C.R.S. § 13-40-104(1)(d) | 10 Calendar Days |
| Lease Violation | C.R.S. § 13-40-104(1)(e) | 10 Calendar Days |
| Rent Increase | C.R.S. § 38-12-701 | 60 Calendar Days |
Notice compliance is not just about the words on the page — it is also about correct delivery. In Colorado, permissible service methods include:
Colorado expanded the notice period to 10 days to give tenants ample time to resolve defaults and avoid eviction. This applies to all residential tenancies except employer-provided housing.
HB 24-1098 is Colorado's Cause Eviction law. Landlords must demonstrate a legal 'just cause' (e.g., tenant breach, owner move-in, property demolition) to refuse lease renewal or initiate eviction.
At least 60 days' written notice is required before increasing rent, and landlords cannot increase rent more than once in any 12-month period for a single tenant.
Detailed, statute-mapped breakdowns for each notice type supported in Colorado.
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