C.R.S. Section 13-20-804
Restriction on construction defect negligence claims

(1)

No negligence claim seeking damages for a construction defect may be asserted in an action if such claim arises from the failure to construct an improvement to real property in substantial compliance with an applicable building code or industry standard; except that such claim may be asserted if such failure results in one or more of the following:

(a)

Actual damage to real or personal property;

(b)

Actual loss of the use of real or personal property;

(c)

Bodily injury or wrongful death; or

(d)

A risk of bodily injury or death to, or a threat to the life, health, or safety of, the occupants of the residential real property.

(2)

Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit, limit, or impair the following:

(a)

The assertion of tort claims other than claims for negligence;

(b)

The assertion of contract or warranty claims; or

(c)

The assertion of claims that arise from the violation of any statute or ordinance other than claims for violation of a building code.

Source: Section 13-20-804 — Restriction on construction defect negligence claims, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-13.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

13‑20‑101
What actions survive 13‑20‑102
Effect of repeal 13‑20‑201
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑202
Civil causes abolished 13‑20‑203
Breach of contract to marry not actionable 13‑20‑204
Certain contracts made in settlement of claims void 13‑20‑205
Unlawful to file pleading 13‑20‑206
Unlawful to name corespondent 13‑20‑207
Corespondent not to be disclosed - cross-examination - effect 13‑20‑208
Penalty for violations 13‑20‑401
Definitions 13‑20‑402
Physician to provide information for written informed consent 13‑20‑403
Restrictions on electroconvulsive treatment - rights of minors 13‑20‑601
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑602
Actions against licensed professionals and acupuncturists - certificate of review required 13‑20‑701
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑702
Definitions 13‑20‑703
Environmental third-party liability - ownership 13‑20‑801
Short title 13‑20‑802
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑802.5
Definitions 13‑20‑803
List of defects required 13‑20‑803.5
Notice of claim process 13‑20‑804
Restriction on construction defect negligence claims 13‑20‑805
Tolling of statutes of limitation 13‑20‑806
Limitation of damages 13‑20‑807
Express warranty - not affected 13‑20‑808
Insurance policies issued to construction professionals 13‑20‑901
Class actions - appellate review 13‑20‑1001
Short title 13‑20‑1002
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑1003
Definitions 13‑20‑1004
Forum non conveniens 13‑20‑1101
Action involving exercise of constitutional rights - motion to dismiss - appeal - legislative declaration - definitions 13‑20‑1201
Definitions 13‑20‑1202
Civil cause of action for sexual misconduct against a minor - exceptions 13‑20‑1203
Limitation on action - retroactive application 13‑20‑1204
Waiver of liability void 13‑20‑1205
No contributory negligence - interest on damages - limitation on damages 13‑20‑1206
Attorney fees 13‑20‑1207
Applicability of part to public entities and public employees - damages - no duty to indemnify
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 13-20-804’s source at colorado​.gov