Security deposit rules in Colorado
In Colorado, the deposit is at most 2 months of rent. In Colorado, the deposit, with reasons for anything kept, is due 30 days after the tenancy ends, or up to 60 if the lease says so.
Checked against Colorado law on Oct 30, 2026.
What Colorado law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Colorado?
In Colorado, the deposit is at most 2 months of rent.
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-102.5(1), read Oct 28, 2026.
How long does a landlord in Colorado have to return a security deposit?
In Colorado, the deposit, with reasons for anything kept, is due 30 days after the tenancy ends, or up to 60 if the lease says so.
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-103(1)(a), read Oct 30, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.