What does C.R.S. § 38-12-103(2), (2.5) address?
Noncompliance or other wrongful withholding forfeits the right to retain deposit funds. Open the current official text to check coverage, definitions, and exceptions for your situation.
C.R.S. § 38-12-103(2), (2.5): Noncompliance or other wrongful withholding forfeits the right to retain deposit funds
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Reviewed: 2026-08-11
How sources are checked →Deadline context
30-60 days
Possible remedy
3x wrongfully withheld after 7-day notice
What the cited source addresses
Noncompliance or other wrongful withholding forfeits the right to retain deposit funds.
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How long does a Colorado landlord have to return the deposit?
30 days (up to 60 if specified in lease) (30-60 days).
Could a penalty or other remedy apply?
Treble the amount wrongfully withheld, plus reasonable attorney fees and court costs, if the landlord does not return it within seven days after the required demand and notice of intent to sue. Check the source's required facts, conditions, notices, defenses, and remedy language before relying on it.
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