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JDF103

Eviction Answer (residential)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective November 1, 2024

This form is an Answer used by a tenant to respond to an eviction case. It asks the court to record the tenant's side of the story and list any defenses they have against the landlord's claims.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used by a tenant who has been served with an eviction complaint to formally respond to the court. It requires the tenant to address specific areas of dispute, such as rent or lease violations.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the Tenant, who is the Defendant in the case.
What does the tenant need to do when filling this out?
The tenant must review the original eviction complaint and check the defenses they plan to use. They must also briefly explain their side of the story in the Explanation section.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2024.

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