Colorado Eviction Process Timeline

Summary

In Colorado, after a court rules in favor of a landlord in an eviction case, the tenant generally has 48 hours to vacate once a writ of restitution is issued. The landlord must wait 2 business days after the judgment to complete the writ, which becomes active 3 days after filing. Once active, law enforcement can enforce the eviction if the tenant has not vacated.

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After a court rules in favor of the landlord in an eviction case, the tenant has * hours to vacate the property. Is this true in colorado
Hi ****! In Colorado, after a court rules in favor of the landlord in an eviction case, the tenant typically has * hours to vacate the property once the court issues a writ of restitution. This writ allows the landlord to seek assistance from law enforcement to remove the tenant if they do not leave voluntarily.
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Once a judgment for possession is entered against you, your landlord will need to complete a "Writ of Restitution" to evict you. Your landlord must wait * business days after the judgment is entered to complete the Writ. The Writ will become "live" or active 3 days after it is filed
It sounds like you already have a good understanding of the eviction process in Colorado.
To clarify:
- After the judgment, the landlord must wait * business days before completing the Writ of Restitution.
- The Writ becomes active 3 days after filing.
Would you like any further assistance or have any specific questions about your situation?
What does it mean tgat the writ becomes active 3 days after filing
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When the writ becomes "active" 3 days after filing, it means that after this period, the landlord can request law enforcement to physically remove the tenant from the property if they have not already vacated. The writ is enforceable by authorities after those 3 days.
Do you have any other questions about the eviction process in Colorado?