A Colorado month-to-month rental agreement is a short-term contract between a landlord and a tenant. Unlike fixed-term leases, this agreement automatically renews on a monthly basis, providing flexibility for both parties.
The agreement outlines key terms such as rent amount, due date, responsibilities, and other conditions governing the rental arrangement, adhering to the state’s tenant-landlord laws. Landlords must follow specific requirements to end the agreement with proper notice, depending on the tenant’s length of occupancy.
Legal Requirements for Month-to-Month Leases
- Minimum Termination Period: In Colorado, termination notice for a month-to-month lease requires at least 91 days for tenancies of one year or more; at least 28 days for six months to a year; at least 21 days for one to six months; at least three days for one week to one month (or tenancy at will); and at least a day’s notice for less than a week. [1]
- Rent Increase: In residential tenancies, a landlord can only increase rent once in any twelve-month period, regardless of the rental agreement type or tenancy length. [2]
Required Disclosures
- Carbon monoxide and smoke detector addendum
- Lead-based paint disclosure
- Radon disclosure
You can read more about these disclosures and other related laws on our Colorado lease agreement page.
Colorado Month-to-Month Eviction
The lease termination notice period ranges from one to 91 days, based on the tenant’s length of residency. Landlords must adhere to all applicable laws and procedures when notifying tenants, filing lawsuits, and executing evictions.
The Colorado Eviction Process details the steps for evicting a tenant.
