Do this today
- Write the date, time, and how they entered.
- Ask in writing for notice next time, if that is the rule.
- If it felt like harassment, Denver 311 or legal aid — not a group chat.
Can a landlord in Denver enter whenever they want?
Generally no — except that emergencies and the lease can change the picture. Colorado Warranty of Habitability and related tenancy statutes is the Colorado starting point. Write down any entry you believe was improper. Colorado state law is the main book. Denver adds licensing and inspections. Confirm any local rule on denvergov.org.
What if they keep coming in?
A pattern of unannounced entry can be a harassment or privacy problem. Denver 311 may take a complaint. Legal aid can tell you whether Colorado gives a specific remedy. Do not change the locks without advice.
The Denver layer
Colorado state law is the main book. Denver adds licensing and inspections. Confirm any local rule on denvergov.org.
Colorado Warranty of Habitability and related tenancy statutes (Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 38-12-101 to 38-12-1307) is the Colorado floor. We name it. We do not paraphrase a day-count or a dollar cap out of it.
Denver questions
How much notice does a landlord in Denver have to give before entering?
That hour-count or day-count is in Colorado Warranty of Habitability and related tenancy statutes and sometimes in a city rule. This desk does not invent it. Write down what happened and take it to legal aid or Denver 311.
What number should I call in Denver?
Danger: 911. Mental-health crisis: 988. City services: 311. Court papers: LawHelp.org the same day. Denver 311 does not replace legal aid when a case is filed.
National answers on this desk
Last reviewed 8 September 2026. Legal information, not legal advice. Not a law firm. hello@renterprotection.org