Colorado Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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Colorado rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent10 days — 10-Day Demand for Compliance or PossessionSource: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-104(1)(d) (10 days; 5 days for exempt residential agreements under § 13-40-104(5))
Lease violation10 days — tenant may cureSource: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-104(1)(e)
Unconditional quit3 days — Substantial violation (violent or drug-related felony, or act endangering persons/property) under § 13-40-107.5; repeat violation of the same covenant after a prior demand (10-day notice to quit, no cure, § 13-40-104(1)(e.5))Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-107.5(3); § 13-40-104(1)(e.5)
Permitted service methodspersonal, substituted, postingSource: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-108 (personal delivery, leaving with family member 15+, or posting in conspicuous place)
Required wordingDemand must be in writing, describe the property, state the amount or covenant at issue, and state that the tenant must comply or deliver possession within the statutory period. For tenancies covered by the For Cause Eviction law (12+ months), notice must identify the statutory cause (§ 38-12-1303).
StatuteColorado Forcible Entry and Detainer, Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-101 et seq.; For Cause Eviction § 38-12-1301 et seq.

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in Colorado

Serve the notice exactly as Colorado law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Colorado?

10 days (10-Day Demand for Compliance or Possession), Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-104(1)(d) (10 days; 5 days for exempt residential agreements under § 13-40-104(5)). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, substituted, posting. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-108 (personal delivery, leaving with family member 15+, or posting in conspicuous place) Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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