Notice to Pay Rent or Quit

TEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

(Colorado)

NOTICE INFORMATION

Date of Notice: [DATE]

Tenant Name(s): [TENANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]

Rental Property Address:
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY], Colorado [ZIP CODE]
[UNIT/APT NUMBER, if applicable]

NOTICE TO TENANT

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

You are hereby notified that you are in default of your rental agreement for the above-referenced premises due to nonpayment of rent.

AMOUNT DUE

DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OR POSSESSION

Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-40-104(1)(d), you are hereby required within TEN (10) DAYS from the date of service of this notice to either:

1. PAY IN FULL the total amount of rent due as stated above; OR

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER possession of the above-described premises to the undersigned Landlord.

THE TEN-DAY PERIOD BEGINS THE DAY AFTER SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE AND EXCLUDES THE DATE OF SERVICE.

CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE

If you fail to pay the full amount of rent owed or vacate the premises within the ten (10) day period, the Landlord will pursue legal remedies available under Colorado law, including but not limited to:

• Filing a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) action in the appropriate Colorado County Court pursuant to C.R.S. § 13-40-101 et seq.;
• Seeking a judgment for possession of the premises;
• Seeking a money judgment for unpaid rent and, if independently recoverable, late fees, court costs, and attorney's fees. A late fee is distinct from rent and is not a basis for possession or part of the amount required to cure the rent default. C.R.S. § 38-12-105;
• Any other remedies available at law or in equity.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Payment must be made by: [CHECK / MONEY ORDER / CASHIER'S CHECK / CERTIFIED FUNDS / ELECTRONIC PAYMENT / OTHER ACCEPTED METHODS]

Payment must be delivered to:
[LANDLORD NAME OR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY], Colorado [ZIP CODE]
[PHONE NUMBER]

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICES

0. Required Mediation and Victim-Survivor Statements: If you receive supplemental security income, social security disability insurance under Title II of the federal Social Security Act, or cash assistance through the Colorado Works program, you may have a right to mandatory mediation before an eviction filing. If unlawful sexual behavior, stalking, domestic violence, or domestic abuse caused you to miss a rent payment, you may provide the landlord with documentation and may be entitled to a repayment plan not exceeding nine months. C.R.S. § 13-40-106(2), (4).

1. Right to Cure: Under C.R.S. § 13-40-104(1)(d), if you pay the full amount of rent due within the ten (10) day notice period, this notice shall be void and your tenancy shall continue according to its terms.

2. Rental Assistance Resources: Before an eviction case can proceed, tenants may be eligible for rental assistance. Contact the following resources:
   - Colorado Housing Connects: 1-844-926-6632
   - Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP): colorado.gov/cdhs
   - Local community action agencies

3. Right to Legal Representation: You may have the right to legal representation in eviction proceedings. Contact:
   - Colorado Legal Services: 1-888-534-5243
   - Colorado Lawyer Referral Service: 303-831-8000

4. Warranty of Habitability: Under C.R.S. § 38-12-503 et seq., landlords must maintain rental properties in habitable condition. If there are conditions affecting habitability, you may have legal defenses. Consult an attorney.

5. Military Personnel: If you are a servicemember on active duty, you may have additional rights under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq.). Consult with a legal assistance attorney or JAG officer.

6. Retaliation Prohibited: Colorado law (C.R.S. § 38-12-509) prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants for exercising their legal rights.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

This notice is made without waiving any rights or remedies of the Landlord, all of which are expressly reserved. Acceptance of partial payment after this notice is served does not waive the Landlord's right to proceed with eviction for the remaining balance unless the Landlord agrees in writing to accept partial payment and waive the breach.

CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that a copy of this Ten-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit was served upon the above-named Tenant(s) on [DATE OF SERVICE] by the following method:

Notice language under C.R.S. § 13-40-106(3): ☐ English ☐ Spanish ☐ Other known or reasonably known primary language: [________________________________]

☐ Personal delivery to a known tenant occupying the premises
☐ Delivery to [NAME], a person or tenant family member older than fifteen years residing on or in charge of the premises
☐ Posting after personal-service attempts on two separate days: [DATES / TIMES]
☐ Known victim-survivor procedure: three personal-service attempts, then posting plus ☐ certified mail ☐ commercial courier with proof of delivery; tracking/proof: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Landlord/Authorized Agent Name: [PRINT NAME]

Signature: ____________________________________

Date: [DATE]

Address:
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]
[CITY], Colorado [ZIP CODE]

Telephone: [PHONE NUMBER]

Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS]

PROOF OF SERVICE

Server Name: [PRINT NAME OF PERSON WHO SERVED NOTICE]

Signature: ____________________________________

Date of Service: [DATE]

Time of Service: [TIME]

Method of Service: [DESCRIBE METHOD USED]

If Posted and Mailed:
Date Posted: [DATE]
Date Mailed: [DATE]

This notice is intended to comply with the requirements of Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-40-104(1)(d). Colorado landlord-tenant law has been significantly amended in recent years. This template does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Colorado attorney for guidance specific to your situation and to verify compliance with current law.

Official 2025 amendment source: https://leg.colorado.gov/laws/session-laws/HB25-1168/229/download