Colorado Rent Late Fee & Grace Period Calculator
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Payment falls within Colorado's mandatory 7-day statutory grace period (C.R.S. § 38-12-105). No late fee may be charged until Day 9.
Colorado Late Fee Laws at a Glance (C.R.S. § 38-12-105)
Under C.R.S. § 38-12-105(1), a landlord cannot charge a late fee until rent is at least 7 calendar days past due. If rent is due on the 1st, a late fee cannot be charged until the 8th of the month.
| Mandatory Grace Period | 7 days (Earliest fee: Day 9) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Statutory Fee Limit | Under C.R.S. § 38-12-105(1), late fees cannot exceed the greater of $50 or 5% of the past-due rent amount. Landlords are barred from charging interest on late fees or compounding them. |
| Written Lease Clause Required? | Yes — Mandatory under state law |
| Primary Governing Statute | C.R.S. § 38-12-105 ↗ |
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Key Colorado Statutory Nuances & Legal Precedents
- 7 Calendar Days Grace: One of the strongest statutory grace periods in the country; early fees assessed on days 2-7 violate state law.
- Statutory Penalty of $50 per Violation (C.R.S. § 38-12-105(3)): A landlord who charges an illegal late fee is liable for a statutory penalty of $50, compensatory damages, and attorney fees if not cured within 7 days of tenant notice.
- Cannot Evict Exclusively for Late Fees: Nonpayment of a late fee alone cannot serve as the sole ground for an eviction action under Colorado law.
Denver Rental Excessive Late Fee Calculation
$2,200
Day 9
$175
$110
Rent of $2,200 is paid on the 9th (past the 7-day grace period). Under C.R.S. § 38-12-105, the legal maximum fee is the greater of $50 or 5% ($110). The landlord charged $175, which is $65 over the statutory cap.
Colorado Rent Late Fee & Grace Period FAQs
What is the mandatory rent grace period in Colorado?
Under Colorado Revised Statutes § 38-12-105, landlords must provide a mandatory 7 calendar-day grace period. Late fees cannot be charged until rent is 7 days past due.
What is the maximum late fee a Colorado landlord can charge?
Under C.R.S. § 38-12-105, late fees cannot exceed the greater of $50 or 5% of the amount of the past-due rent.
Can a Colorado landlord charge interest on an unpaid late fee?
No. Colorado law explicitly prohibits charging interest on late fees, and late fees cannot be compounded.
Can a landlord evict a tenant in Colorado solely for an unpaid late fee?
No. Under C.R.S. § 38-12-105, landlords cannot initiate an eviction action based solely on an unpaid late fee.