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We (myself and 3 other people) are former tenants of a rental property here in Colorado Springs and we’re reaching out to ask whether we have any legal recourse regarding the return of our security deposit. Our lease ended on March 31, 2025, and the property management company had 60 days to return our deposit and provide an itemized list of deductions. As of today, we: Have not received the deposit, which was $2,695.00 2. Did not receive any communication or itemized list until after the 60-day deadline after we had reached out first 3. Have followed up by email multiple times over the last month with no response 4. Were charged for damages that existed before we moved in Some things to consider: 1. After initial communication, they told us that they sent the remaining of our security deposit to our previous address which was the property we moved out of. We were responsible for giving them a forwarding address but not informed of when or how to do so. 2. As confirmation, they emailed us a copy of a letter and our security deposit check they sent to the property we moved out of which was dated before the 60 day deadline, however, the letter lists charges taken from our security deposit that are not itemized nor is it an official statement which the letter states at the bottom. 3. They sent over an itemized list of damages after we requested it and we have not received an itemized list of charges taken from our security deposit as we requested. We’d appreciate your advice on whether we have legal standing in this situation and, if so, what next steps you would recommend. Thank you!
Jul 11, 2025
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Under Colorado law, landlords must return the full security deposit or provide a detailed written statement outlining any deductions within one month after the lease concludes. This period can be extended up to 60 days if explicitly stated in the lease agreement. Should a landlord fail to provide this statement within the designated timeframe, they forfeit the right to withhold any of the security deposit. 

If the landlord withholds the deposit willfully and unlawfully, they may be liable for three times the deposit amount. The court can also order the landlord to pay the tenant's reasonable attorney fees and court costs, provided the tenant gives the landlord at least seven days' notice of their intent to take legal action. 

A landlord's claim that they sent the deposit and explanation to the former rental address does not release them from their obligations. The burden rests on the landlord to demonstrate that withholding the security deposit was lawful. Failing to provide a forwarding address does not excuse the landlord from adhering to the required timeline and providing a proper, itemized accounting.

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