Lease Agreement Template Colorado

RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT (COLORADO)

Document Control

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 2024.1-CO
• Jurisdiction: State of Colorado

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LEGAL NOTICE & DISCLAIMER

This document is a general template drafted for convenience and does not constitute formal legal advice or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship. Colorado landlord-tenant law (C.R.S. Title 38, Article 12) is subject to frequent legislative amendments (e.g., Warranty of Habitability, security deposit constraints). Users must consult with local counsel to ensure compliance with specific municipal ordinances (e.g., Denver, Boulder) which may impose additional requirements regarding disclosures, fees, and eviction procedures.

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1. PARTIES

This Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date] by and between:

• Landlord: [Full Legal Name of Landlord/Company], with a mailing address of [Landlord Address] (“Landlord”).
• Tenant(s): [Full Legal Name of All Adult Tenants] (“Tenant”).

2. PREMISES

Landlord leases to Tenant the real property located at: [Street Address, Unit #, City, State, Zip Code] (“Premises”).

3. TERM

The term shall commence on [Start Date] and terminate on [End Date] at 11:59 PM. Unless renewed or terminated per Colorado law, the tenancy shall [Choose: convert to month-to-month / terminate automatically].

4. RENT & SECURITY DEPOSIT

• Rent: Tenant shall pay $[Amount] per month, due on the [Day] of each month via [Payment Method].
• Security Deposit: Tenant shall deposit $[Amount] with Landlord.
  • Compliance Note: Per C.R.S. § 38-12-103, Landlord shall return the security deposit within 30 days after termination of the lease, unless a written agreement provides for a period up to 60 days.

5. UTILITIES & SERVICES

Tenant is responsible for: [List utilities, e.g., Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet]. Landlord is responsible for: [List utilities].

6. HABITABILITY & MAINTENANCE

Landlord warrants the Premises are fit for human habitation. Tenant shall maintain the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition. Tenant must notify Landlord in writing of any structural defects or hazardous conditions.

7. RIGHT OF ENTRY

Landlord shall provide at least [e.g., 24] hours’ notice before entering the Premises for non-emergency inspections or repairs, except in cases of emergency or abandonment.

8. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

If Tenant fails to pay rent or breaches any term, Landlord may issue a Notice to Quit or Demand for Compliance pursuant to C.R.S. § 13-40-104. Late fees shall not exceed the lesser of $50 or 5% of the monthly rent (C.R.S. § 38-12-105).

9. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Any disputes shall be resolved in the county where the Premises are located.

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EXECUTION & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Landlord: Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [Name] Title: [Title] Date: [Date]

Tenant: Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [Name] Date: [Date]

Tenant: Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [Name] Date: [Date]

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STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION GUIDE

1. Disclosure Compliance: Prior to signing, ensure you provide the tenant with the mandatory Colorado Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (if built prior to 1978) and the CO Residential Energy Efficiency Disclosure as required by state statute.
2. Document Finalization: Fill all bracketed fields. Both parties must initial each page of the document to prevent claims of page substitution during litigation.
3. Condition Report: Execute a "Move-in Checklist" detailing the condition of the premises upon handover. This is the primary evidence used to justify security deposit deductions under Colorado law.
4. Formal Delivery: Provide a copy of the fully executed agreement to all parties within 48 hours of signature via email or hand delivery. Maintain a physical file for at least four years post-tenancy for statute of limitation purposes.