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Colorado notice to vacate / quit form

Colorado Notice to Quit for Rent Non-Payment or Other Material Breach

Download the Colorado notice to vacate / notice to quit form for ending a tenancy, demanding rent, or preserving the first step in the landlord-tenant notice process. This state-specific self-help product is ready for instant secure access and includes the files listed below.

  • editable Word format
  • Attorney-reviewed notice materials
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What you receive for Colorado

A practical landlord-tenant notice product built to document the tenant, rental property, notice date, reason for notice, response deadline, service details, and available supporting materials.

State-specific rental notice

Prepared for Colorado landlord-tenant notice documentation, with the state-specific files listed below.

Editable self-help files

Download the editable Word files, customize the notice on your own device, and keep a completed or served copy for your records.

Notice period and service focus

Use the notice to document the rental issue, deadline, delivery details, and next-step record before any further landlord-tenant action.

Included notice documents

This product includes the notice to vacate / quit files listed below. Use the editable Word files to customize the notice on your own device.

  • Notice to Quit State-specific rental notice Word

Self-help notice overview

Using a Colorado notice to vacate or notice to quit

A written notice to vacate or notice to quit helps document the landlord, tenant, rental property, reason for the notice, date served, response deadline, and the action required before the tenancy can be ended or the next landlord-tenant step can begin.

State law, lease terms, local rules, and the reason for notice can affect timing, wording, service method, cure rights, and what happens after the notice period expires. Review the state-specific page information and the completed notice carefully before serving it.

A notice is not a completed eviction judgment. If the tenant does not comply after proper notice, a landlord may still need to follow the state court process and any local filing or service requirements before possession can change.

About this Colorado notice form

This page highlights the current downloadable notice to vacate / quit product for Colorado, including the files included with this product. The state-specific guidance below explains important context, timing, service, and usage considerations before checkout.

Colorado notice requirements and usage notes

The complete notice form is available immediately after checkout. Use the state-specific guidance below to understand timing, service, and next-step considerations before you complete and serve the notice.

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Last reviewed June 14, 2026

ILRG editorial team reviewed the public guidance summary against the sources linked here.

Primary sources

Primary sources are linked for self-help research. Confirm current Colorado forms, primary-language requirements, and agreement type before service.

Quick answer

Use the Colorado Demand for Compliance / Notice to Quit materials only after identifying the rental agreement type and the correct Colorado notice period.

Notice periods 10, 5, 3, or 30 days depending on agreement/property type
Main use Rent non-payment or other material breach
Key decision Identify the lease/agreement category first
Language rule Colorado Judicial Branch says the demand must be in the tenant’s primary language

Before you use this notice

  • Determine whether the property is a residential agreement, exempt residential agreement, employer-provided housing agreement, or CARES Act property.
  • Select the notice period and document that matches that agreement type.
  • Describe the breach and cure/termination deadline clearly.
  • Serve the notice and keep an affidavit or other proof of service.
  • Use the detailed notes and official Colorado form guidance before deciding which notice to complete.

Colorado agreement-type decision

Colorado Judicial Branch guidance lists JDF 99A Demand for Compliance as the pre-filing notice used to require a tenant to pay past-due rent or correct a lease violation to avoid eviction.

JDF 99A lists different time periods: 10 days for a residential agreement, 5 days for an exempt residential agreement, 3 days for employer-provided housing, and 30 days for CARES Act property.

How to use the matrix below

  • Start with the lease/agreement category.
  • Match the category to the notice period and form described in the matrix.
  • Keep the affidavit or service proof with your records.
  • Consider local advice if the agreement category is unclear.

What happens after service

After service, wait the applicable period for the selected Colorado notice. If the tenant does not cure or vacate, the landlord may still need to proceed through court.

State-specific caution

Colorado timing depends heavily on agreement type, property type, service, and tenant protections. If the lease category is uncertain, do not guess.

Read the detailed state notes
Last Updated: January 26, 2023.

About this Form Set

This Colorado Notice to Quit document set includes two statutorily compliant form letters and an affidavit of service that a landlord can use to provide legal notice to a tenant of the tenant's material breach of their lease agreement for an initial or a repeated violation, including but not limited to the non-payment of rent. To provide valid notice and use this form, the landlord must be aware of the type of lease agreement that is in place with the tenant. (See the description and matrix below.) These lease types are defined and further explained in C.R.S. 13-40-104. The lease types are "Exempt Residential Agreements," "Employer-Provided Housing Agreements," and "Residential Agreements."
5-Day Notice to Quit for an Exempt Residential Agreement

For a lease to qualify as an Exempt Residential Agreement, the lease must be a residential leasing of a single-family home by a landlord who owns five or fewer single-family rental homes. For exempt lease agreements, the tenant has five (5) days to cure an alleged rent payment default or other breach of the agreement after receiving written notice to quit specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention of the landlord to terminate the agreement by reason thereof.

3-Day Notice to Quit for an Employer-Provided Housing Agreement

For a lease to qualify as an Employer-Provided Housing Agreement, the lease must be a residential tenancy agreement between an employee and an employer in which the employer (or an affiliate of the employer) acts as the landlord. For employer-provided housing agreements, the tenant has three (3) days to cure an alleged rent payment default or other breach of the agreement after receiving written notice to quit specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention of the landlord to terminate the agreement by reason thereof.

10-Day Notice to Quit for a Residential Agreement

All other residential tenancies. If the residential tenancy is neither exempt nor employer provided, then it qualifies as a "residential agreement" under Colorado law. The tenant has ten (10) days to cure an alleged rent payment default or other breach of the agreement after receiving written notice to quit specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention of the landlord to terminate the agreement by reason thereof.

Agreement Type Description First Violation Notice & Time First Violation Curable Repeat Violation Notice & Time Repeat Violation Curable
Exempt Residential Agreement A residential agreement leasing a single-family home by a landlord who owns five or fewer single-family rental homes. 5 Day Notice to Quit Yes, mandatory. 5 Day Notice to Quit No, optional.
Employer-Provided Housing Agreement A residential tenancy agreement between an employee and an employer when the employer or an affiliate of the employer acts as a landlord. 3 Day Notice to Quit Yes, mandatory.
3 Day Notice to Quit No, optional.
Residential Agreement All other residential tenancies. This type applies if the residential tenancy is neither exempt nor employer provided. 10 Day Notice to Quit Yes, mandatory.
10 Day Notice to Quit No, optional.


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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Notice to Vacate Forms

Yes. This product is the Colorado notice to vacate / notice to quit page, and the downloadable files shown on this page are Colorado-specific.

The included notice documents are listed on this page, with format badges showing whether the state-specific files are Word, PDF, or another downloadable format.

Where Word format is included, you can edit the notice on your own device before serving it. PDF files are included where available for print-ready review, completion, or form-fillable use.

These notices are commonly used before ending a tenancy or starting the eviction process, especially for non-payment of rent, lease termination, or other landlord-tenant notice situations. The proper notice period and delivery method can vary by state and lease terms.

No. A notice is typically an early step before any court eviction filing. If the tenant does not comply after proper notice, the landlord may still need to follow the state court eviction process and local service requirements.

No. ILRG provides self-help legal forms and information, not legal advice. You are responsible for reviewing the completed notice, lease terms, state law, and local court requirements before serving or relying on it.

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