What Is the Statute of Limitations for Trespass in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 2 years under C.R.S. § 13-80-102.
Trespass Deadlines in Colorado
How long do you have to file a trespass claim in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 2 years under C.R.S. § 13-80-102.
When does the clock start for trespass in Colorado?
Two years for trespass.
Can the Colorado deadline for trespass be extended?
A continuing trespass can give rise to successive claims. Actions against architects, contractors and builders run under § 13-80-104 with its own repose.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Colorado?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 182 days under C.R.S. § 24-10-109. The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act requires written notice of claim within 182 days after the discovery of the injury, and compliance is a jurisdictional prerequisite to suit. A car accident involving a government vehicle triggers both the 182-day notice a…
How does Colorado compare to other states for trespass?
Colorado's 2 years is among the shortest in the country. Across the 48 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for trespass ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Trespass to Land Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the trespass deadline in Colorado:
