Colorado Rent withholding / escrow

Can a tenant withhold rent for repairs in Colorado?

If a tenant proves a warranty of habitability defense in an eviction case, the court denies possession to the landlord, conditioned on the tenant paying any rent owed to the landlord or into the court registry within 30 days after the amount is set. The court also orders repairs.

Verified Source: C.R.S. 38-12-507(2)(g) · last checked 2026-10-23