# C.R.S. § 38-12-1306: 38-12-1306. Affirmative defense

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T38_A12_P13_S38-12-1306

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 38-12-1306
- **Heading:** 38-12-1306. Affirmative defense
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 38 / Article 12 / Part 13 / Section 38-12-1306

## Text

38-12-1306. Affirmative defense. If a landlord fails to comply with this part 13, a tenant may assert the landlord's failure as an affirmative defense for a tenant to an eviction proceeding. If a tenant asserts such an affirmative defense, and the landlord cannot demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence that the landlord has complied with this part 13, the court shall dismiss the eviction proceeding.

## Nearby sections

- [C.R.S. § 38-12-1301 38-12-1301. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T38_A12_P13_S38-12-1301.md)
- [C.R.S. § 38-12-1302 38-12-1302. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T38_A12_P13_S38-12-1302.md)
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- [C.R.S. § 38-12-1304 38-12-1304. Violations - remedies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T38_A12_P13_S38-12-1304.md)
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