Landlord Entry Rules in Colorado

Colorado rules on landlord entry for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.

Short answer: No general statute on landlord entry or advance notice. For habitability repairs, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' written notice of entry, stating the date, time, and expected duration, unless the condition imminently threatens life, health, or safety or threatens substantial… C.R.S. § 38-12-503(6)

The rules in Colorado

Landlord entry notice	No general statute on landlord entry or advance notice. For habitability repairs, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' written notice of entry, stating the date, time, and expected duration, unless the condition imminently threatens life, health, or safety or threatens substantial property damage. The tenant may reasonably deny a requested time, and the parties then agree on an alternative. Source: C.R.S. § 38-12-503(6)

Landlord entry notice

No general statute on landlord entry or advance notice. For habitability repairs, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' written notice of entry, stating the date, time, and expected duration, unless the condition imminently threatens life, health, or safety or threatens substantial property damage.

The tenant may reasonably deny a requested time, and the parties then agree on an alternative.

Source: C.R.S. § 38-12-503(6)

Colorado vs. neighboring states

Landlord Entry: Colorado vs. neighboring states
State	Landlord entry notice
Colorado	No general statute on landlord entry or advance notice. For habitability repairs, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' written notice of entry, stating the date, time, and expected duration, unless the condition imminently threatens life, health, or safety or threatens substantial property damage. C.R.S. § 38-12-503(6)
Arizona	At least two days' notice, and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. A tenant's service or maintenance request counts as permission to enter to address that request without separate notice. A.R.S. § 33-1343
Kansas	Landlord may enter at reasonable hours after reasonable notice to inspect, repair, supply services, or show the unit; may enter without consent in an extreme hazard involving potential loss of life or severe property damage; may not abuse access to harass. K.S.A. 58-2557
Nebraska	At least 24 hours' written notice (stating purpose and expected arrival window, delivered to each unit) and entry at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Tenant may not unreasonably refuse consent; landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423
New Mexico	24 hours' written notice stating the purpose and date and a reasonable time frame, unless otherwise agreed. No notice needed for repairs/services within 7 days of the resident's request, when accompanied by a public inspector or utility/cable representative, or in an emergency. NMSA 1978, § 47-8-24
Oklahoma	At least 1 day's notice of intent to enter, at reasonable times, for inspections, repairs, services, or showing the unit. No notice needed in an emergency or when impracticable. 41 O.S. § 128; remedies 41 O.S. § 124
Utah	At least 24 hours' prior notice of entry, except as otherwise provided in the rental agreement. Utah Code 57-22-4(2)
Wyoming	No statute W.S. 1-21-1205(a)(iii)

City rules that may add to state law

More Colorado rental law

Compare landlord entry in all 50 states and DC →