Demand letters in Colorado.
In Colorado, landlords must return a deposit within 30 days (up to 60 if the lease specifies, never more than 60), and the Small Claims Court (County Court) hears claims up to $7,500. Here's the law you need — and a generator that cites it for you.
Colorado demand letter facts at a glance
30 days (up to 60 if the lease specifies, never more than 60)
$7,500
$31–$55
6 years
2 years
8% per year compounded annually (post-judgment default); 9% for tort/wrongful withholding-type claims.
Security deposit demand letters in Colorado
If your former landlord is holding your deposit, Colorado law is on your side. A landlord must return your security deposit within 30 days (up to 60 if the lease specifies, never more than 60), along with an itemized statement of any deductions. Willful retention exposes the landlord to treble (3×) the wrongfully withheld amount plus attorney’s fees and costs.
Governing statute: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-103 · read it
Statutes of limitation in Colorado
A demand letter doesn't pause the clock — you must file suit within these windows:
| Written contracts | 6 years |
| Oral contracts | 6 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
Small claims court in Colorado
If your demand letter is ignored, Colorado's Small Claims Court (County Court) is usually the next step. It hears claims up to $7,500, with filing fees around $31–$55. You typically don't need a lawyer, and mentioning that you're prepared to file gives your letter real weight.
Colorado courts self-helpGood to know in Colorado
Colorado pairs a 30-day deposit deadline (the lease can extend it but never past 60 days) with one of the strongest penalties in the nation: treble damages plus attorney’s fees for willful retention. Crucially, a landlord who misses the deadline forfeits the right to keep any of the deposit. Before claiming treble damages you must send a written demand and give the landlord seven days to respond, so the demand letter is a legal prerequisite, not just good practice. Small claims runs through the County Court up to $7,500.
Common demand letters in Colorado
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Security Deposit Demand Letter
A formal letter demanding the return of your security deposit, citing your move-out date and your state’s legal deadline.
Create this letterUnpaid Invoice Demand Letter
A firm final notice that tells a non-paying client exactly what they owe, by when, and what happens if they ignore it.
Create this letterContractor Dispute Demand Letter
A formal letter demanding a contractor finish the work, fix defective work, or refund your money under your agreement.
Create this letterDebt Collection Demand Letter
A formal letter demanding repayment of money you are owed on a personal loan, IOU, or other unpaid debt.
Create this letterProperty Damage Demand Letter
A formal letter demanding payment from whoever damaged your property, backed by repair estimates and photos.
Create this letterUnpaid Wages Demand Letter
A formal letter demanding an employer pay wages, overtime, or a final paycheck you earned and are owed.
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