Eviction Notice Form Colorado

NOTICE TO QUIT / DEMAND FOR COMPLIANCE OR POSSESSION

This Notice to Quit / Demand for Compliance or Possession (the “Notice”) is issued pursuant to the Colorado Forcible Entry and Detainer statute, C.R.S. § 13-40-101 et seq.

1. DOCUMENT PREAMBLE & RECITALS

This Notice is effective as of this [Day] day of [Month], [Year] (the “Effective Date”), by and between:

Landlord: [Landlord Name/Entity], with a notice address of [Landlord Address] (“Landlord”), and Tenant: [Tenant Name], residing at [Premises Address] (“Tenant”).

Recitals: A. Landlord and Tenant entered into a Lease Agreement dated [Lease Date] (the “Lease”) concerning the premises located at [Full Address, City, County, State of Colorado] (the “Premises”). B. Tenant is currently in breach of the Lease and/or the statutory requirements governing the occupancy of the Premises. C. Landlord desires to assert its rights under the Lease and Colorado law to demand performance or recovery of possession.

2. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

1. "Premises" means the real property, including any improvements, described in the Lease and located within the State of Colorado.
2. "Event of Default" means any failure by the Tenant to pay Rent, observe covenants, or comply with the rules and regulations of the Lease or Colorado law.
3. "Cure Period" means the specific timeframe granted to the Tenant to remedy an Event of Default as defined under C.R.S. § 13-40-104.
4. "Rent" means the base monthly payment and all additional charges defined as "additional rent" within the Lease.
5. "Notice Period" means the mandatory waiting period required by Colorado law before Landlord may initiate a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) action.

3. SUBSTANTIVE TERMS & OBLIGATIONS

1. Demand for Performance/Possession: Tenant is hereby notified that they are in violation of the Lease. Tenant must (check one): [ ] Pay the outstanding balance of [Dollar Amount] to the Landlord. [ ] Cease and desist the unauthorized activity of [Description of Violation]. [ ] Vacate and surrender possession of the Premises to the Landlord.
2. Duty to Cure: If the default is curable, Tenant shall perform the required action within the period prescribed by Colorado law (typically 10 days for non-payment, or as dictated by the specific nature of the lease violation).
3. Representations: Landlord represents that the amount claimed is accurate based on the ledger of accounts as of the Effective Date. Tenant represents that they hold current possession of the Premises and are subject to the terms of the Lease.

4. DEFAULT, TERMINATION, AND REMEDIES

1. Failure to Cure: In the event Tenant fails to perform the requested action within thirty (30) business days (or the statutory minimum required by Colorado law, whichever is shorter) of service of this Notice, the Lease shall be deemed terminated.
2. Legal Recourse: Upon expiration of the Cure Period without satisfactory resolution, Landlord reserves the right to initiate a Forcible Entry and Detainer action in the [County Name] County Court to seek: a. Restitution of the Premises; b. Damages for unpaid Rent and holdover occupancy; c. Reasonable attorney fees and court costs as permitted by the Lease and Colorado statutes.

5. BOILERPLATE LEGAL PROVISIONS

1. Severability: If any provision of this Notice is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
2. Entire Agreement: This Notice constitutes the entire demand regarding the identified default and supersedes all prior communications.
3. Governing Law: This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
4. Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising out of this Notice that cannot be resolved through negotiation shall be submitted to the jurisdiction of the courts located in [County Name] County, Colorado.
5. Force Majeure: No party shall be liable for failure to perform due to acts of God, war, or governmental restriction, provided notice is given within a reasonable timeframe.

6. FORMAL EXECUTION BLOCK

LANDLORD:

Signature: ___________________________ Name: [Signatory Name] Title: [Title/Capacity] Date: [Date]

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT (TENANT):

Signature: ___________________________ Name: [Tenant Name] Date: [Date]

Note: If Tenant refuses to sign, Landlord shall provide an affidavit of service confirming delivery via personal service or posting/mailing as required by C.R.S. § 13-40-108.