Security Deposit

  1. What is a security deposit?
  2. For what reasons may the landlord keep the security deposit?
  3. How much is the security deposit?
  4. Must the landlord hold the security deposit in a special account?
  5. When is the tenant entitled to a return of the security deposit?
  6. How can the tenant prove the condition of the unit?
  7. What steps should the landlord take to keep or return the security deposit?
  8. What if the landlord fails to return the deposit?
  9. Can the tenant waive the security deposit laws?
  10. How much time does a tenant have to bring an action for failure to return deposit?
  11. What happens to the security deposit when the landlord transfers ownership of the unit?
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Additional Information

For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Colorado Civil Rights Commission at 303-894-2997 or the United States Fair Housing Enforcement Center at 303-672-5437.

Note: This is intended only to be a guide for both landlord and tenant. This information is provided to you as a service of the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office. Should you still need further assistance in regard to legal matters mentioned in this guide, please contact an attorney of your choice.