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ColoradoSB26-0542026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Security Deposits & Post-Closing Occupancy Agreements

Sponsored By: Chris Richardson (Republican), Marc Catlin (Republican), Marc Snyder (Democratic), Naquetta Ricks (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Housing

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Renters' deposits capped at two months

Beginning August 7, 2023, landlords cannot require a security deposit above two months' rent for residential leases in Colorado. This cap limits upfront move-in costs for renters.

No deposit cap if seller stays

Beginning January 1, 2027, the two‑month cap does not apply if you sell your home and stay under a post‑closing occupancy agreement with the buyer. In that case, the landlord may require a larger deposit.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Chris Richardson

    Republican • House

  • Marc Catlin

    Republican • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/20/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/8/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/7/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/7/2026House

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/2/2026House

  6. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/1/2026House

  7. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    3/31/2026House

  8. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    3/27/2026House

  9. House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/24/2026House

  10. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/19/2026Senate

  11. Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

    2/19/2026House

  12. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    2/18/2026Senate

  13. Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/12/2026Senate

  14. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing

    1/27/2026Senate

Bill Text

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