Colorado Security Deposit Laws

Colorado limits security deposits to two months' rent and requires landlords to return deposits within 30 days (or up to 60 days if the lease specifies) with an itemized statement of deductions.

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Key Rules

Limit
2 months' rent
Return Deadline
30 days after tenancy (60 days if lease specifies)
Interest Required
No statewide requirement
Itemization Required
Yes — written itemized statement required
Penalty For Wrongful Withholding
Landlord liable for triple the wrongfully withheld amount

Applicable Statutes

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-102

Security deposit return: landlord must return the deposit within 30 days (or up to 60 days if specified in the lease) after the tenant vacates, with written itemization of deductions.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-104

Limit on security deposits: security deposit may not exceed two months' rent.

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