A notice to pay rent or quit—also known as an eviction notice or notice to vacate due to late rent—is a written letter demanding a tenant who is late paying rent (1) pay the rent by a certain date or (2) quit (leave or vacate) the premises.
In Colorado, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on rent, giving the tenant a specific amount of time to either pay the overdue rent or vacate the property. Under Colorado law, the notice must give the tenant a minimum of 10 days to pay the rent or leave (C.R.S. 13-40-104). If the tenant fails to comply with the notice, the landlord may then initiate formal eviction proceedings through the courts. It's important for landlords to follow the specific legal requirements for serving this notice to ensure that any subsequent eviction action is valid. Tenants receiving such a notice should be aware of their rights and may want to consult with an attorney to understand their options and any potential defenses they may have against eviction.