F0; Colorado 5-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
Required Predicate Notice Before Eviction Filing — CRS § 13-40-104
Colorado 5-Day Notice — Required Before Eviction Filing: Under Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-40-104, a landlord must serve a proper written 5-day demand for payment before filing an eviction (forcible entry and detainer) action for nonpayment. The notice must state the exact amount owed, the property address, and give the tenant 5 days to pay or vacate.
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In Colorado, before filing an eviction (unlawful detainer) action for nonpayment, the landlord must serve a written demand giving the tenant 5 days to pay all past-due rent or vacate the premises.
What Must Be in the Notice
The notice must state: (1) the exact total amount of unpaid rent, (2) the rental property address, (3) the 5-day deadline, and (4) the landlord’s address for payment. Errors in the rent amount or improper service can result in case dismissal in county court.
Proper Service Methods
Colorado allows service by personal delivery, leaving it with an adult occupant, or posting on the premises if no one is home. Certified mail alone is not sufficient for an eviction predicate notice. Document your service method, date, and time carefully.
After the Notice Period
If the tenant neither pays nor vacates within 5 days, you may file a Summons and Complaint for Forcible Entry and Detainer in the county court where the property is located. See Colorado eviction notice laws for the full process.
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