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Housing Cases

Unlawful Evictions

These standard instructions are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice about your case. If you choose to represent yourself, you are bound by the same rules and procedures as an attorney.

About Unlawful Evictions

Landlords most follow the right process when evicting a tenant. If not followed, the tenant can file a lawsuit. If the tenant wins:

  • The court can award the tenant money (damages).
  • A district court can stop the unlawful eviction while the case is pending (injunction).

Forms and Paperwork Required

Use the forms link above to download and complete the Unlawful Evictions forms according to the following step-by-step process:

1. Tenant Starts a Case

  • Complaint (no form available)
  • JDF 601 Cover Sheet (district court only)
  • Form 1 Summons (county court)
  • JDF 600 Summons (district court)

2. Tenant Serves the Landlord

3. Landlord Responds

  • Form 3 Answer Under Simplified Civil Procedure (county court)
    • Due within 14 days.
  • JDF 81 Response (district court)
    • Due within 21 days.

4. For the Hearing

5. As Needed

  • JDF 205 Motion to Waive Filing Fee
  • Motion for Restraining Order (no form available; district court process only)

Unlawful Evictions Forms

Colorado Judicial Branch has compiled all forms related to Unlawful Evictions.

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