Last updated: April 2026
Windsor renters benefit from Colorado's strong 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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Windsor is a growing town in Weld County, Colorado, located along the South Platte River corridor near Greeley and Fort Collins. Like all Colorado municipalities, Windsor has not enacted any local tenant protections — rental housing is regulated by Colorado state law, primarily C.R.S. Title 38, Article 12 and the eviction statutes at C.R.S. §§ 13-40-101 et seq. Windsor renters most commonly seek information about security deposit returns, repair obligations, and the notice required before a landlord can end a tenancy.
Colorado has significantly expanded tenant protections in recent years through SB 21-173 (2021), which extended month-to-month termination notice from 10 to 91 days, strengthened habitability remedies, and repealed the statewide ban on local rent control. While Windsor has not enacted any rent stabilization ordinance, these other state reforms provide meaningful protections for renters in the town's growing rental market.
This page is general educational information only and is not legal advice. For specific housing legal issues, contact a licensed Colorado attorney or Colorado Legal Services.
Windsor has no rent control. Colorado's ban on local rent stabilization under C.R.S. § 38-12-301 was repealed in 2021 by SB 21-173, giving municipalities authority to enact rent control. However, as of April 2026, no Colorado city or county — including Windsor — has enacted any rent stabilization ordinance. Windsor landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice.
For month-to-month tenants, the landlord must give at least 91 days' written notice before ending the tenancy under C.R.S. § 13-40-107. This is far more protective than the old 10-day requirement and gives tenants meaningful time to find alternative housing. For fixed-term leases, rent is set by the lease for its duration. There is no annual percentage cap, no local rent registry, and no requirement to justify any rent increase.
Colorado state law provides the following key protections for renters in Windsor.
Warranty of Habitability (C.R.S. § 38-12-501 et seq.): Landlords must maintain rental units in habitable condition. Required conditions include adequate weatherproofing, functioning plumbing and heating, safe electrical systems, and freedom from infestations. After written notice and a reasonable period to repair, tenants may seek a rent reduction, terminate the lease, or pursue damages in court. Willful violations may entitle tenants to attorney fees under 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 an itemized statement. Wrongful withholding triggers 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 — a significant protection enacted by SB 21-173 in 2021.
Anti-Retaliation (C.R.S. § 38-12-509): Landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for reporting violations, requesting repairs, or exercising legal rights. Retaliatory eviction is a recognized defense in Colorado courts.
Eviction Procedure: Landlords must complete a court-supervised eviction process. Self-help eviction — lockouts, utility shutoffs, removal of belongings — is prohibited.
Security deposits for Windsor rentals are governed by C.R.S. §§ 38-12-102 and 38-12-103. Colorado law does not cap the amount of a security deposit — it is set by your lease agreement. The return requirements and penalties for non-compliance are, however, among the strictest in the nation.
After you vacate, your landlord has 30 days to return the deposit with a written, itemized statement of any deductions (or up to 60 days if your lease expressly provides for the longer period). Each deduction must be described with a dollar amount and reason. Always provide your forwarding address in writing at move-out to trigger the deadline.
If your landlord wrongfully withholds any portion of the deposit — by not returning it, not providing 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. Deductions are only permitted for unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear.
Claims can be filed in Weld County Court (small claims division). Document your unit's condition at move-in and move-out with dated photographs and video.
Landlords in Windsor must follow the formal court process under C.R.S. §§ 13-40-101 et seq. to remove a tenant. Self-help eviction — locking out a tenant, shutting off utilities, or removing belongings without a court order — is prohibited under Colorado law.
Step 1 — Written Notice: Required notice by eviction type:
• Nonpayment of rent: 10-day written 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 scheduled within approximately 7–14 days of service.
Step 3 — Hearing: Tenants may raise defenses including improper notice, habitability failures (C.R.S. § 38-12-501), and retaliation (C.R.S. § 38-12-509). Contact Colorado Legal Services before your hearing.
Step 4 — Writ of Restitution: If the court rules for the landlord and the tenant has not vacated, a Writ of Restitution authorizes a county sheriff to carry out physical removal. Only a court-authorized officer may remove a tenant from a rental unit.
No. Windsor has no rent control, and no Colorado city has enacted rent control as of April 2026. Colorado's statewide ban on local rent control was repealed by SB 21-173 in 2021 (C.R.S. § 38-12-301), but Windsor and all other Colorado municipalities have not adopted rent stabilization ordinances. Landlords in Windsor may raise rent by any amount.
There is no legal limit on rent increases in Windsor. No Colorado city has enacted rent control. For month-to-month tenancies, the landlord must give at least 91 days' written notice before ending the tenancy or imposing new terms (C.R.S. § 13-40-107). For a fixed-term lease, rent is locked in for the lease term unless the lease expressly allows mid-term increases.
Under C.R.S. § 38-12-103, your landlord must return your security deposit — with a written itemized statement of deductions — within 30 days of move-out, or up to 60 days if your lease expressly provides for that. If the landlord wrongfully withholds any amount, you may recover three times the withheld amount plus attorney fees. Always give your landlord 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 applies. 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 — no self-help removal is permitted.
No. Colorado prohibits self-help eviction. A landlord cannot change your locks, remove doors, shut off utilities, or remove your belongings without a court order. If this happens, document the situation and contact Colorado Legal Services (coloradolegalservices.org) for immediate assistance. Violations may entitle you to damages in court.
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 repair period, you may be entitled to seek a rent reduction, terminate the lease, or pursue damages if the landlord fails to act. Willful violations may also entitle you to attorney fees under C.R.S. § 38-12-507. Always put repair requests in writing and keep copies. Contact Colorado Legal Services before taking any self-help 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 are facing a housing legal issue. RentCheckMe is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation.
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