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Colorado Notice to Vacate Requirements

Required notice periods for landlords and tenants in Colorado

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Non-Payment of Rent

10

days notice

Lease Violation

Pay or Quit

days notice

No-Fault (Under 1 Year)

10

days notice

Tenant Month-to-Month

21

days notice

Delivery Methods

21

Statute: 91 — View statute

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Frequently Asked Questions

In Colorado, the required notice period depends on the reason. For non-payment of rent, the landlord must give 10 days notice. For lease violations, Pay or Quit days notice is required.

A tenant on a month-to-month lease in Colorado must give 21 days written notice before moving out.

A no-fault notice is when a landlord ends the tenancy without the tenant having done anything wrong. In Colorado, the required notice for tenancies under one year is 10 days.

Disclaimer: This is legal information, not legal advice. Colorado laws may vary by locality. Always consult an attorney for advice about your specific situation.