Colorado: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	2 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	No fixed number of days; must act with reasonable promptness
Accept or deny	Pay or decide within 60 days of a valid, complete claim
Pay	Within the same 60 days

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$7,500
Filing fee	$31 or $55
Lawyers	Generally not allowed

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Strict liability
Details	Strict liability for serious injuries

Shared fault rules

Rule	Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)
When you are barred	Barred if you are 50% or more at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	2 months' rent
Return deadline	1 month; up to 60 days if the lease says so

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	10 days to pay or leave

Property tax rates

Effective rate	0.50%
On a $300,000 home	$1,500 a year