How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering a rental in Colorado?

24 hours' notice before entering to repair a habitability condition Verified

Deadline: At least 24 hours before entering to repair a habitability condition (not required for an imminent threat)

When responding to a habitability complaint, tell the tenant you will give at least 24 hours' notice before entering to make repairs, unless the condition substantially and imminently threatens life, health or safety.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Colorado · Topic: Notice before entry

Who it covers: Colorado has no general statewide entry-notice statute; this 24-hour notice applies to entry for habitability repairs. Not required if the condition substantially and imminently threatens life, health or safety. Check the lease for other entry terms.

"including providing a comparable rental and at least 24 hours-notice if the landlord needs to access the rental to repair the condition."
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"The 24-hours-notice to enter the rental is not required if the condition substantially and imminently threatens the tenant’s life, health, or safety."
content.leg.colorado.gov

Notes: C.R.S. § 38-12-503(6)(a)(III) as summarized by Legislative Council Staff. Source is a nonpartisan Legislative Council Staff memo (September 2024) summarizing the statutes, not the statute text (C.R.S. Title 38 is not available as an official .gov page we could save); confirm current law.

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