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Colorado Legal Rights

Colorado pioneered pay transparency and significantly limits non-competes as of 2022. Know exactly what you're entitled to — and have Main AI read your documents against it.

Tenant rights

Colorado Tenant Protections

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Security deposit maximum
2 months' rent (since August 7, 2023)
CRS §38-12-102.5
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Deposit return deadline
1 month after the lease ends, with itemized deductions — or longer, up to 60 days, only if your lease says so.
CRS §38-12-103
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Entry notice required
Landlords must give reasonable advance notice before entering your unit except in genuine emergencies. Repeated entry without notice may constitute harassment.
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Habitability rights
Your landlord must maintain heat, hot water, structural safety, and pest-free conditions regardless of what your lease says. "As-is" clauses are generally void.
✓ If your landlord violated these rules
  • Send a certified demand letter citing the exact statute and amount owed
  • File in small claims court for deposits up to the jurisdictional limit
  • Main AI can draft a demand letter and a court filing summary for you to review and send yourself
Employment rights

Colorado Workplace Protections

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Non-compete agreements
Colorado voids non-competes for workers below an earnings threshold that is adjusted annually — check the current figure with the CO Department of Labor and Employment — and requires the agreement to protect legitimate trade secrets. Colorado treats physician non-competes differently, capping what can be recovered — check the current figure attempt.
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Wage protections
Minimum wage $14.42/hr (2024). Colorado HELP Rules cover all wage theft. Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
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Pay transparency
Yes — first state to require salary ranges in ALL job postings. EPEW Act (2021).
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Severance rights
Severance is never legally required — it's negotiable. Workers 40+ get 21 days to review under federal OWBPA plus 7 days to revoke after signing.
Medical billing rights

Colorado Healthcare Protections

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State protections
Colorado Medical Transparency Act requires itemized bills. No Surprises Act protections apply. Financial assistance required for qualifying patients.
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Surprise billing (federal)
The No Surprises Act caps out-of-network emergency bills at in-network rates. You cannot be balance-billed for emergency care or care at in-network facilities without prior consent.
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Dispute window
Typically 30-120 days from Explanation of Benefits to dispute. Request itemization, check for duplicate CPT codes, and dispute services never received.
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Financial assistance
Nonprofit hospitals must offer charity care. Always ask for financial assistance before paying. Many patients qualify who never apply.
Common questions

Colorado Rights FAQ

How do I dispute a security deposit in Colorado?+
Under CRS §38-12-103, your landlord must return your deposit within 1 month, or within the longer period your lease sets (never more than 60 days). If they miss this deadline or make improper deductions, send a certified demand letter citing the statute. Main AI can draft this letter for you to review and send yourself.
Is my non-compete enforceable in Colorado?+
Colorado voids non-competes for workers below an earnings threshold that is adjusted annually — check the current figure with the CO Department of Labor and Employment — and requires the agreement to protect legitimate trade secrets. Colorado treats physician non-competes differently, capping what can be recovered — check the current figure attempt. Review your specific agreement with Main AI to get an enforceability score and identify which clauses are vulnerable.
My medical bill seems wrong. What are my rights in Colorado?+
Colorado Medical Transparency Act requires itemized bills. No Surprises Act protections apply. Financial assistance required for qualifying patients. Request an itemized bill in writing, dispute any errors within 30 days, and use the No Surprises Act for unexpected out-of-network charges.
What wage theft protections exist in Colorado?+
Minimum wage $14.42/hr (2024). Colorado HELP Rules cover all wage theft. Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. If you're owed unpaid wages, file with your state labor department or pursue a federal FLSA claim. Main AI can draft a complaint for you to review and file yourself.

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