Does a home seller have to disclose the property’s condition in Colorado?
In Colorado, the seller of a home must disclose in writing whether the seller knows it was used as a methamphetamine laboratory, the seller’s knowledge of radon tests, levels and mitigation along with the state’s radon brochure, and the source of drinking water, and the contract must carry statutory notices on special taxing district debt and oil and gas activity. A seller who knew of methamphetamine production and did not disclose it at or before the sale is liable for remediation costs, later health-related injuries to residents and reasonable attorney fees, if the buyer sues within three years after closing. A buyer may recover all damages plus court costs from a seller who fails to give the special taxing district disclosure. Federal law separately requires a lead-based paint disclosure when selling most homes built before 1978. This is C.R.S. §§ 38-35.7-101, 38-35.7-103, 38-35.7-104, 38-35.7-108, 38-35.7-112.
| What | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Seller disclosure | Specific disclosures: meth lab, radon, water source |
| Kind of rule | Only specific written disclosures are required |
What the statute says
“Except as specified in subsection (4) of this section, the seller shall disclose in writing to the buyer whether the seller knows that the property was previously used as a methamphetamine laboratory.”
Quoted word for word from the section’s text.
Source
C.R.S. §§ 38-35.7-101, 38-35.7-103, 38-35.7-104, 38-35.7-108, 38-35.7-112
Read the statute in the Colorado Revised Statutes (Colorado General Assembly): leg.colorado.gov.
The linked sections open Justia’s free copy of the code, because the state’s own site has no stable address for each section.
Checked against the statute on November 15, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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