Landlord kept your deposit? Entered without notice? Threatening eviction? Describe what happened in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send letters — specific to Colorado law.
Get My Colorado Action Plan — Free to StartUnder C.R.S. § 38-12-103, the deposit must be returned with a written statement of deductions within one month (30 days), extendable by the lease up to 60 days; a willful violation can yield treble damages plus attorney's fees. Colorado has no general statutory entry-notice minimum — only bed-bug inspections require at least 48 hours' written notice (§ 38-12-1004); repeated no-notice entries can support a quiet-enjoyment claim. Rent enjoys a statutory 7-day grace period: no late fee until rent is 7+ calendar days late, and fees are capped at the greater of $50 or 5% of the past-due rent (§ 38-12-105). Self-help eviction is explicitly unlawful under § 38-12-510, with damages of three times monthly rent or $5,000, whichever is greater.
30 days after move-out, with an itemized statement for any deductions.
No state law sets a minimum notice period — check your lease, which may require one.
No. Eviction requires a court process — lockouts, belongings removal, and utility shutoffs without a court order are illegal.
Colorado Legal Services at (303) 837-1313. You can also call or text 211 for local referrals.