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What documentation do I need to give my landlord to end my lease?
To end (terminate) your lease, you must do both of the following things:
- Tell your landlord in writing that you are a victim of domestic violence, domestic abuse, unlawful sexual behavior, or stalking; and
- Give your landlord one of the following documents:
- a self-attestation affidavit saying that you are the victim of unlawful sexual behavior, stalking, domestic violence, or domestic abuse, and that this incident is why you are ending your lease. Note: You must include the name of the abuser in this affidavit if you know it and you think it is safe to include it;
- a letter signed by a qualified third party stating that you asked for help from them and they believe this incident is a reason for ending the lease;
- a police report written within the past 120 days documenting the domestic violence, domestic abuse, unlawful sexual behavior, or stalking; or
- a valid civil or criminal protection order.1
1 Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-402(2)(a), (2)(a.5)
