Colorado Eviction & Landlord Attorneys

It can take anywhere from 30 to 60 days to evict a tenant in Colorado. However, the timeframe can vary depending on the complexities of the case, the tenant’s response, and the court’s schedule. Evictions are quite tedious for Colorado landlords – any mistakes can dramatically prolong the process.

Yes, it is legal in Colorado for a landlord to give a tenant 10 days of notice to evict for rent and non-monetary violations. However, the landlord must ensure the notice is served correctly and that the tenant clearly understands the violation and the required actions they need to take. Failure to follow proper procedures can result in process delays or complications.

In Colorado, a portable tenant screening report is a standardized report that allows prospective renters to share their rental history with multiple landlords simultaneously. The law was recently enacted to streamline the rental application process and save renters money by eliminating the need to pay multiple application fees when searching for a place to rent.

The terms “just cause” and “for-cause” are often used synonymously to refer to an eviction where the landlord needs a legally recognized reason to evict a tenant. Under C.R.S. 38-12-1303, a “just cause” eviction requires the landlord to prove the tenant has breached and continues to breach the lease agreement at the time of the eviction. A “just cause” eviction in Colorado can involve, but is not limited to, a tenant’s failure to pay rent or any degree of lease violation.