Colorado changed its security-deposit protections effective January 1, 2026. Cap and deadline fields are pending verification of the enacted bill text.
Last verified: 2026-10-10
Max deposit
—
no statutory cap
Return deadline
See notes
Interest required
—
statute silent
Separate account
—
statute silent
Maximum Security Deposit
No statutory maximum
Cap must be verified separately; HB25-1249 took effect January 1, 2026.
Return Deadline
See notes
HB25-1249 amended return rules effective January 1, 2026; enacted text must be reviewed before importing deadline and deduction rules.
Interest on Deposit
Statute silent
Not established.
Separate Account Required
Statute silent
Not established.
⚖️ Permitted Deductions
2026 amended deduction list must be extracted from enacted law.
📋 Official Source
The information on this page is sourced from the primary Colorado statute. Always verify against the current official text before making decisions.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Colorado?
Colorado does not set a statutory maximum for security deposits. Landlords and tenants may agree to any amount in the lease. Cap must be verified separately; HB25-1249 took effect January 1, 2026.
Does Colorado require landlords to pay interest on security deposits?
Colorado's security deposit statute does not expressly address whether landlords must pay interest on deposits. Not established.
Must Colorado landlords keep security deposits in a separate bank account?
Colorado's statute does not clearly require a separate account for security deposits. Not established.
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This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Security deposit laws change — always verify the current statute or consult a licensed attorney in Colorado before making decisions. Official source: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB25-1249. Last reviewed: 2026-10-10.