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JDF104

Unlivable Conditions Affidavit (Eviction Defense)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective November 1, 2024

This form is an affidavit used as a defense in an eviction case. It allows a person to tell the court that their rental home was unsafe or unhealthy, which they claim was the landlord's fault.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person is defending against an eviction case by claiming that the landlord failed to keep the rental property in a livable condition.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an affidavit used as a defense in an eviction case to argue that the rental home was unsafe or unhealthy due to the landlord's failure to repair it.
Who should file this form?
The form is used by the person defending against the eviction, which is the tenant.

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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