ReclaimDepositColorado Security Deposit Demand Letter Template
Verified: Jan 2026A professional demand letter template specifically designed for Colorado's security deposit laws, citing C.R.S. § 38-12-103 and referencing the 30-60 return deadline.
30-60
Deadline
C.R.S. 38-12-103
Primary Statute
Treble (3x) damages + attorney fees for willful retention
Potential Penalty
Key Elements of a Colorado Demand Letter
- 130-60 day deadline (per lease)
- 2Written itemized statement required
- 3Willful retention penalty (3x deposit)
- 4Attorney's fees recoverable
Sample Letter Excerpt
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-12-103, you were required to return my security deposit within 30 days, unless our lease specifies a longer period (up to 60 days).
As of today, [X] days have elapsed since my move-out on [DATE], and I have not received my deposit or a proper itemized statement.
Under C.R.S. 38-12-103(3), willful retention of a security deposit entitles me to recover up to three times the amount wrongfully withheld plus attorney's fees.
This is a sample excerpt. Your personalized letter will include your specific dates, amounts, deductions, and complete legal arguments.
What's Included in Your Demand Letter
Your name, address, and landlord details
Specific legal citations for Colorado
Itemized breakdown of contested deductions
Calculation of statutory penalties
Suggested response deadline (e.g., 14 days)
Court-ready PDF format