Last updated: April 2026
Evans renters benefit from Colorado's statewide tenant protections — including a 91-day termination notice requirement and treble damages for wrongful deposit withholding — even though no Colorado city has enacted rent control.
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Evans is a city in Weld County, Colorado, located adjacent to Greeley along the South Platte River. Evans renters — like all Colorado renters — are protected by state law rather than any local tenant ordinances. The applicable statutes are primarily C.R.S. Title 38, Article 12 (habitability, security deposits, and anti-retaliation) and C.R.S. §§ 13-40-101 et seq. (eviction procedures). Evans renters most commonly ask about security deposit timelines, repair obligations, and eviction notice requirements.
Colorado's 2021 SB 21-173 significantly strengthened tenant protections — extending the termination notice period for month-to-month tenants from 10 days to 91 days, expanding habitability remedies, and repealing the statewide ban on local rent control (though no Colorado city has yet acted). These reforms apply fully to Evans renters.
This guide is informational only and is not legal advice. For specific legal issues, contact Colorado Legal Services or a licensed Colorado attorney.
Evans has no rent control. Colorado's historic prohibition on local rent stabilization under C.R.S. § 38-12-301 was repealed by SB 21-173 in 2021. However, as of April 2026, no Colorado city — including Evans — has enacted a rent control ordinance. Evans landlords may raise rent by any dollar amount.
For month-to-month tenants, at least 91 days' written notice is required before the landlord can terminate the tenancy under C.R.S. § 13-40-107. This requirement replaced the old 10-day standard in 2021 and is one of the most protective termination notice requirements in the Mountain West. For fixed-term leases, the agreed rent applies for the lease duration. There is no cap on increases, no local rental registry, and no requirement for landlords to justify rent hikes.
Colorado state law provides the following key protections for Evans renters.
Warranty of Habitability (C.R.S. § 38-12-501 et seq.): Landlords must maintain units in habitable condition, including adequate weatherproofing, functioning plumbing and heating, safe electrical systems, and freedom from infestations. After written notice and a reasonable opportunity to repair, tenants may seek a rent reduction, terminate the lease, or recover damages. Willful violations may also entitle tenants to attorney fees (C.R.S. § 38-12-507).
Security Deposits (C.R.S. §§ 38-12-102–103): No cap on deposit amount; must be returned within 30 days (or 60 if the lease allows) with a written itemized statement. Wrongful withholding entitles tenants to treble damages plus attorney fees.
Notice to Terminate (C.R.S. § 13-40-107): Either party ending a month-to-month tenancy must give at least 91 days' written notice — extended from the former 10-day requirement by SB 21-173 (2021).
Anti-Retaliation (C.R.S. § 38-12-509): Landlords may not retaliate against tenants for reporting code violations, requesting repairs, or exercising legal rights. Retaliatory eviction is a defense in Colorado courts.
Eviction Procedure: Landlords must complete a court-supervised process. Self-help eviction — lockouts, utility shutoffs, removal of belongings — is prohibited.
Evans security deposits are governed by C.R.S. §§ 38-12-102 and 38-12-103. Colorado imposes no statutory cap on deposit amounts — the amount is determined by your lease. The return deadline and penalty structure are among the most tenant-protective in the country.
After you vacate, your landlord has 30 days to return the full deposit or deliver a written, itemized statement of deductions with any remaining balance. Your lease may extend this period to up to 60 days if it expressly provides for that. Provide your forwarding address in writing at move-out — the deadline runs from when the landlord has that information.
If the landlord wrongfully withholds your deposit — by not returning it, failing to provide the itemized statement, or making impermissible deductions — you may recover three times the amount wrongfully withheld, plus reasonable attorney fees under C.R.S. § 38-12-103. Only unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear are permissible deductions.
Small claims cases can be filed in Weld County Court. Document your unit's condition with dated photographs and video at both move-in and move-out.
Evictions in Evans follow the procedures established by C.R.S. §§ 13-40-101 et seq. Self-help eviction is illegal — a landlord cannot lock you out, shut off utilities, or remove your belongings without a court order.
Step 1 — Written Notice:
• Nonpayment of rent: 10-day Demand for Compliance or Right to Possession (C.R.S. § 13-40-104(d)).
• Lease violation: 10-day notice to comply or vacate (C.R.S. § 13-40-104(e)).
• Termination of month-to-month tenancy: At least 91 days' written notice (C.R.S. § 13-40-107).
Step 2 — Weld County Court Filing: If the tenant does not comply, the landlord files an Unlawful Detainer action. A hearing is typically scheduled within 7–14 days of service.
Step 3 — Hearing: Both parties may present their case. Tenants may raise habitability (C.R.S. § 38-12-501), retaliation (C.R.S. § 38-12-509), improper notice, or payment of back rent as defenses. Contact Colorado Legal Services before the hearing date.
Step 4 — Writ of Restitution: If the landlord prevails and the tenant does not vacate, a Writ of Restitution authorizes a county sheriff to carry out the physical removal. Only a court-authorized officer may remove a tenant.
No. Evans has no rent control, and no Colorado city has enacted rent control as of April 2026. Colorado's statewide ban on local rent stabilization was repealed by SB 21-173 in 2021 (C.R.S. § 38-12-301), but Evans and all other Colorado municipalities have not adopted rent control ordinances. Landlords in Evans may raise rent by any amount.
There is no legal limit on rent increases in Evans. No Colorado city currently has rent control. For month-to-month tenancies, the landlord must give at least 91 days' written notice before terminating the tenancy or imposing new rental terms (C.R.S. § 13-40-107). For fixed-term leases, rent is locked at the agreed amount for the lease duration unless the lease expressly allows mid-term increases.
Under C.R.S. § 38-12-103, your landlord must return your deposit — with a written itemized statement of deductions — within 30 days of move-out (or up to 60 days if your lease expressly allows it). If the landlord wrongfully withholds any amount, you may recover three times the withheld sum plus attorney fees. Always provide your forwarding address in writing when you move out.
For nonpayment of rent, the landlord must give a 10-day written notice to pay or vacate (C.R.S. § 13-40-104). For a lease violation, a 10-day notice to comply or vacate is required. To terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause, the landlord must give at least 91 days' written notice (C.R.S. § 13-40-107). After proper notice, the landlord must file in Weld County Court — self-help removal is illegal.
No. Colorado prohibits self-help eviction. A landlord cannot change your locks, shut off utilities, remove doors or windows, or remove your belongings without a valid court order. If this happens, document the situation and contact Colorado Legal Services (coloradolegalservices.org) immediately. Violations may entitle you to damages.
Colorado's Warranty of Habitability Act (C.R.S. § 38-12-501) requires landlords to maintain habitable conditions. After providing written notice and a reasonable time to repair, you may be entitled to seek a rent reduction, terminate the lease, or pursue damages in Weld County Court if the landlord fails to act. Willful violations may also entitle you to attorney fees under C.R.S. § 38-12-507. Send repair requests in writing, keep copies, and contact Colorado Legal Services before taking any unilateral action.
This page is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information reflects laws in effect as of April 2026, but tenant rights laws can change. The application of any law depends on the specific facts of your situation. Consult a licensed Colorado attorney or contact one of the legal aid organizations listed above if you face a housing legal issue. RentCheckMe is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation.
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