Fort Collins, CO Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Fort Collins, CO. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Colorado state protections.
No
Rent Control
30
Days to Return Deposit
2 months' rent
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Max Deposit shows the short version — read the full rule below.
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Fort Collins does not have local rent control. Colorado state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Fort Collins may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Colorado law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Fort Collins-specific laws and ordinances
Fort Collins rental housing inspection program
University-area tenant protections and advocacy
Colorado Warranty of Habitability Act applies
Local ordinances work alongside Colorado state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Colorado state protections.
Laws that apply to all Colorado renters
Max Security Deposit
2 months' rent, plus a separate pet deposit up to $300
Deposit Return Deadline
30 daysafter the lease ends or the unit is surrendered, whichever is later; a lease may set up to 60 days
Entry Notice Required
No general rule
Governing Statute
Colorado Revised Statutes
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No, Fort Collins does not currently have local rent control. Colorado state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
In Fort Collins, the Colorado state limit of 2 months' rent, plus a separate pet deposit up to $300 applies. Landlords must return deposits within 30 days after you move out.
Fort Collins tenants benefit from several protections: Fort Collins rental housing inspection program; University-area tenant protections and advocacy; Colorado Warranty of Habitability Act applies. These are in addition to Colorado state law.
You can contact the Fort Collins local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Colorado attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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