Colorado Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in Colorado follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
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.
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