General information, not legal advice. This template is a starting point. Laws differ by state and city, so have a licensed attorney review your final document before you use it.
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The short version
- A free Colorado edition of our sublease agreement template, as a PDF to print and a Word file to edit.
- A landlord may not require a security deposit larger than two months of rent.
- From January 1, 2026, the landlord must return the deposit within 30 days after the lease ends or the premises are surrendered, whichever is later, unless the lease allows a longer period of up to 60 days.
- A month to month tenancy ends with at least 21 days of written notice, though a landlord also needs a cause allowed by the for cause eviction law.
- Have a Colorado attorney review your final version before you use it.
An agreement between a current tenant and a subtenant for all or part of a rental home, tied to the original lease, with a landlord consent section. This edition fills in the Colorado rules we could confirm and marks the rest as blanks to check.
Colorado rules for this form
Deposit limit. A landlord may not require a security deposit larger than two months of rent. (C.R.S. section 38-12-102.5)
Deadline to return the deposit. From January 1, 2026, the landlord must return the deposit within 30 days after the lease ends or the premises are surrendered, whichever is later, unless the lease allows a longer period of up to 60 days. (C.R.S. section 38-12-103 (HB 25-1249))
Month-to-month notice. A month to month tenancy ends with at least 21 days of written notice, though a landlord also needs a cause allowed by the for cause eviction law. (C.R.S. section 13-40-107 and C.R.S. section 38-12-1303)
Notice before entry. No statute sets a notice period for landlord entry, so the lease generally governs access. (Colorado Revised Statutes (no entry notice statute))
Required disclosures. Homes built before 1978 need the federal lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet. (Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (42 U.S.C. 4852d))
Required disclosures. Pet deposits are limited and must be refundable. The statute sets a dollar limit on pet deposits. (C.R.S. section 38-12-106)
Cities and counties in Colorado can add their own rules on top of these. Check local ordinances before you sign.
What is in the template
- Parties
- The master lease
- Subleased space
- Term
- Rent
- Utilities and shared costs
- Security deposit
- Condition and inspection
- Rules
- Repairs and access
- Default
- General terms
- Signatures
- Landlord consent
Before you use it
- In a sublease the original tenant stays responsible to the landlord, and the subtenant answers to the original tenant.
- Most leases require the landlord's written consent before a tenant sublets, and some states limit when a landlord may refuse.
- A sublease can never last longer than the original lease or give the subtenant more rights than the tenant has.
- Landlords should screen subtenants with the same criteria they use for any applicant.
For the full explanation of this form, read our guide to the sublease agreement.
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General template, not legal advice. Have a Colorado attorney review before use.
Verify current law
We last checked these Colorado rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Colorado attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- C.R.S. section 38-12-102.5
- C.R.S. section 38-12-103 (HB 25-1249)
- C.R.S. section 13-40-107 and C.R.S. section 38-12-1303
- Colorado Revised Statutes (no entry notice statute)
- Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (42 U.S.C. 4852d)
- C.R.S. section 38-12-106
Official sources
Goes with this form
Filling it in, and what to watch for.
What does Colorado law say about deposit limit?
A landlord may not require a security deposit larger than two months of rent. Source: C.R.S. section 38-12-102.5.
What does Colorado law say about deadline to return the deposit?
From January 1, 2026, the landlord must return the deposit within 30 days after the lease ends or the premises are surrendered, whichever is later, unless the lease allows a longer period of up to 60 days. Source: C.R.S. section 38-12-103 (HB 25-1249).
What does Colorado law say about month-to-month notice?
A month to month tenancy ends with at least 21 days of written notice, though a landlord also needs a cause allowed by the for cause eviction law. Source: C.R.S. section 13-40-107 and C.R.S. section 38-12-1303.
What does Colorado law say about notice before entry?
No statute sets a notice period for landlord entry, so the lease generally governs access. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes (no entry notice statute).
What does Colorado law say about required disclosures?
Homes built before 1978 need the federal lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet. Pet deposits are limited and must be refundable. The statute sets a dollar limit on pet deposits. Source: Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (42 U.S.C. 4852d); C.R.S. section 38-12-106.