🏔 Colorado Tenant Answer to Eviction
File Your Response to an FED Eviction Complaint in County Court
RESPOND OR LOSE BY DEFAULT: If your landlord has filed an FED eviction complaint in County Court, you have the right to file a written Answer asserting your defenses before the hearing. Failure to respond may result in a default judgment against you. Review your summons carefully for the filing deadline — typically a few days before the hearing date.
📋 Case Information
👤 Parties
📋 Your Response to the Complaint
📋 Defenses (Check All That Apply)
📋 Relief Requested
👤 Tenant Contact & Signature
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When a landlord files an FED eviction complaint in Colorado County Court, the tenant has the right to file a written Answer asserting their defenses. Filing an Answer before the hearing is the most effective way to ensure your side of the case is heard.
When to File an Answer
- File before the hearing date listed on your summons
- Check your summons for the specific deadline — it's typically 2–5 days before the hearing
- File at the same County Court where the complaint was filed
- Keep a file-stamped copy for yourself
Most Common Tenant Defenses
- Rent was paid: Keep all payment receipts — money orders, bank records, electronic transfer confirmations
- Improper notice: Wrong form, wrong time period, improper service method, or missing required information
- Habitability failure: Landlord has not maintained the unit — must have documented repair requests
- Retaliation: Eviction followed protected activity within 12 months
- Discrimination: Eviction motivated by race, religion, national origin, disability, family status, or other protected class
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. Eviction proceedings are legal proceedings with strict deadlines. Tenants facing eviction are strongly encouraged to seek assistance from a qualified Colorado attorney or Colorado Legal Services as soon as possible after receiving a summons.
