Colorado Lease Agreement Template
Reviewed by the Agiled editorial teamUpdated June 2026
The lease template below works in Colorado once you fill in the state-specific numbers — and those numbers are what this page covers: the deposit cap, how fast the deposit must come back, how much notice the landlord owes before entering, and what it takes to end a month-to-month tenancy. The download is the same attorney-style boilerplate as our standard lease; Colorado law fills in the blanks.
Colorado lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit cap | Capped at 2 months' rent (2023 law) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days (extendable to 60 in the lease) |
| Landlord entry notice | No general statute (48 hours for bed-bug inspections); lease should set a period |
| Month-to-month termination notice | 21 days' written notice |
| Late fees | Capped at the greater of $50 or 5% of overdue rent; 7-day grace period required |
State laws change frequently and this summary is not legal advice. Verify current rules against the state statute or with a licensed attorney before relying on them.
How Colorado handles lease agreements
Colorado moved aggressively on tenant protections — a statutory late-fee cap with a mandatory 7-day grace period and a 21-day month-to-month notice that's shorter than the 30-day norm. In Colorado, the security deposit rule is: capped at 2 months' rent (2023 law). After move-out, the landlord's deadline to return the deposit is 30 days (extendable to 60 in the lease), and ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 21 days' written notice. Confirm current figures against the state statute before signing — legislatures amend landlord-tenant law frequently.
Colorado lease agreement FAQs
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Colorado?
Capped at 2 months' rent (2023 law). Put the exact deposit amount in the lease, along with where it is held, and check the current statute — several states have recently lowered their caps.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Colorado?
30 days (extendable to 60 in the lease). The return should include an itemized statement for any deductions; missing the statutory deadline can expose the landlord to penalty damages in many states.
How much notice does a landlord need to enter a rental in Colorado?
No general statute (48 hours for bed-bug inspections); lease should set a period. Even where no statute sets a number, writing a notice period into the lease (24–48 hours is the national norm) protects both sides.
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in Colorado?
21 days' written notice. Give notice in writing and keep proof of delivery — the notice period is one of the most commonly litigated lease terms.
The full lease agreement guide
Clause-by-clause guidance, common mistakes, and the complete template text live on the main page: Lease Agreement Template — full guide and download.