The Denver security deposit demand letter that gets deposits back.
Your Denver landlord must act within one month after termination (up to 60 days if the lease so provides) under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-103. If they missed it, the statute is written on your side. We cite the statute, mail your demand USPS Certified, and track the response.
The law that protects your deposit
Deposits in Denver are governed by Colorado state law: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-103. Willful wrongful withholding can make the landlord liable for treble the amount wrongfully withheld, plus attorney's fees and costs. Full Colorado deadline & penalty guide →
If the landlord ignores your letter
Deposit claims from Denver are typically filed in the small-claims court serving Denver County — designed for people without lawyers, with modest filing fees.
Denver at a glance
Population ~716,000 (U.S. Census 2024 estimate, rounded). Every deposit dispute here runs on the same clock: the 30-day statutory window — and a certified letter is the documented first step.
General legal information, not legal advice. City-specific ordinances change; verify current rules or consult a licensed Colorado attorney.