What is the maximum security deposit in Colorado?

Two months' rent under HB23-1099 (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-102).

Does Colorado require just-cause eviction?

Yes, HB24-1098 (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-1303) imposes just-cause requirements for most residential tenancies.

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Colorado legal context

Colorado has substantially expanded tenant protections in recent years. The Warranty of Habitability Act provides strong tenant remedies. Effective 2024, HB23-1099 caps security deposits at two months' rent and reinforces deposit-return rules. Just-cause eviction was added by HB24-1098. Many counties have rental licensing.

What's required

Warranty of Habitability
C.R.S. §§ 38-12-503 to 38-12-510
Security Deposit Return Requirements
C.R.S. § 38-12-103

What's prohibited

Waiver of warranty of habitability
Under the Colorado Warranty of Habitability Act, the warranty of habitability cannot be waived by the tenant. Any lease provision attempting to waive this warranty is void.

Key CO statutes

Warranty of Habitability
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-503
Implied warranty with tenant remedies including rent withholding and repair-and-deduct.
Security Deposit Act
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 38-12-101 to 38-12-104
Two-month cap (HB23-1099); one-month return (or up to 60 days if specified).
Just-Cause Eviction
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-1303 (HB24-1098)
Just-cause required for most residential tenancies.

Colorado-specific considerations

Two-Month Deposit Cap
Security deposits limited to two months' rent under HB23-1099.
Strong Habitability Warranty
Tenant remedies include rent withholding and repair-and-deduct.
Just-Cause Eviction (2024+)
HB24-1098 requires just cause for most residential terminations.
Local Rental Licensing
Several counties and cities require rental licenses.