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Colorado Death of a tenant

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in Colorado?

No state statute addresses ending a lease or handling property after a tenant's death; C.R.S. title 38, art. 12 was reviewed by full-text search.

Verified Source: C.R.S. title 38, art. 12; § 38-12-101 · last checked 2026-10-23

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