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Colorado Security Deposit Return Letter
$19An itemized security deposit return letter, timed to your state's statutory deadline — this is the single most litigated moment in a tenancy, and missing the deadline or itemization requirement can cost a landlord the right to keep any of the deposit.
Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.
What Colorado law requires
- Security deposit cap
- 2 months' rentC.R.S. § 38-12-102.5 · source
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days after move-outC.R.S. § 38-12-103 · source
- Month-to-month termination notice
- 91 daysC.R.S. § 13-40-107; C.R.S. §§ 38-12-1301 to 1307 · source
- Pay-or-quit notice (late rent)
- 10 daysC.R.S. § 13-40-104(1)(d); C.R.S. § 13-40-106 · source
- Late fee guidance
- greater of $50 or 5% of monthly rentC.R.S. § 38-12-105 · source
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Most states penalize a late or non-itemized return — commonly forfeiting the right to withhold any amount, sometimes with additional statutory damages. Deadlines vary by state; this document is timed to yours.
Do I need to itemize every deduction?
Yes, in virtually every state — a vague "cleaning and repairs" line is not sufficient. List each deduction separately with its own amount.
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