Colorado Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
10 days
Lease Violation
10 days to cure (non-substantial); 3 days for substantial violations
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant must respond by the return date on the summons.
Hearing timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing, depending on the county.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of restitution after judgment; self-help is prohibited.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
10 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
10 days to cure (non-substantial); 3 days for substantial violations
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant must respond by the return date on the summons.
Hearing Timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing, depending on the county.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of restitution after judgment; self-help is prohibited.
Legal Citations
- Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-104
- Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-107.5