🏔️ Colorado 3-Day Unconditional Quit Notice
Substantial Lease Violation — No Cure Option
UNCONDITIONAL QUIT — NO CURE: This is Colorado’s most serious eviction notice. The tenant has 3 days to vacate with no option to cure. Use ONLY for substantial violations — drug activity, felonies, violence, or serious property damage. Courts require significant evidence. For curable violations, use the 10-Day Cure Notice instead.
⚠️ Violation Type — Check All That Apply
This notice is valid ONLY for these specific statutory violations:
High evidentiary burden: Courts require police reports, photographs, witness statements, or documented evidence. Unsubstantiated claims will be dismissed at the FED hearing.
📅 Notice & Deadline
👤 Tenant Information
🏠 Rental Property
📋 Violation Description & Evidence
👔 Landlord Information
📬 Certificate of Service
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The 3-Day Unconditional Quit Notice under C.R.S. § 13-40-104(1)(e.5) is Colorado’s most serious eviction notice. Unlike most notices, it gives the tenant no opportunity to cure — they must vacate within 3 calendar days. Courts apply strict scrutiny and require substantial documented evidence.
Qualifying Violations
- Illegal drug activity: Manufacturing, selling, or distributing controlled substances
- Felony activity: Commission of a felony on or near the premises
- Physical violence: Assault against tenants, landlord, or agents
- Substantial property damage: Intentional destruction seriously impairing the property
- Repeated violations: Third+ breach of the same lease term within 12 months after cure
- Imminent danger: Conduct creating immediate safety risk
Documentation is everything. Ensure you have police reports, photographic evidence, or witness statements before serving this notice. A vague or unsubstantiated claim will be dismissed, forcing you to restart the entire eviction process.
⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. The 3-Day Unconditional Quit is subject to high evidentiary standards. Misuse can expose landlords to significant liability. Consult a qualified Colorado eviction attorney before serving this notice.
