What is the maximum security deposit in Colorado?

Two months' rent under HB23-1099 (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-102).

Does Colorado require just-cause eviction?

Yes — HB24-1098 (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-1303) imposes just-cause requirements for most residential tenancies.

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Colorado legal context

Colorado has substantially expanded tenant protections in recent years. The Warranty of Habitability Act provides strong tenant remedies. Effective 2024, HB23-1099 caps security deposits at two months' rent and reinforces deposit-return rules. Just-cause eviction was added by HB24-1098. Many counties have rental licensing.

Key CO statutes

Warranty of Habitability
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-503
Implied warranty with tenant remedies including rent withholding and repair-and-deduct.
Security Deposit Act
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 38-12-101 to 38-12-104
Two-month cap (HB23-1099); one-month return (or up to 60 days if specified).
Just-Cause Eviction
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-1303 (HB24-1098)
Just-cause required for most residential tenancies.

Colorado-specific considerations

Two-Month Deposit Cap
Security deposits limited to two months' rent under HB23-1099.
Strong Habitability Warranty
Tenant remedies include rent withholding and repair-and-deduct.
Just-Cause Eviction (2024+)
HB24-1098 requires just cause for most residential terminations.
Local Rental Licensing
Several counties and cities require rental licenses.