Colorado § 39-11.5-304 - Lessee, easement holder, and installment contract vendor considered as lienors - installment land contract vendee considered as owner.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 39-11.5-304 — Lessee, easement holder, and installment contract vendor considered as lienors - installment land contract vendee considered as owner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-11.5-304. Lessee, easement holder, and installment contract vendor considered as lienors - installment land contract vendee considered as owner.
(1) (a) For the purposes of this article 11.5, a lessee of or the holder of an easement encumbering property is considered a junior lienor, but without any lien amount, and is subject to all requirements in this article 11.5 with respect to junior lienors.
(b) The notice to the lessee or lessees who have unrecorded possessory interests in the property being sold as provided for by this article 11.5 and article 37 of this title 39 by virtue of any tax lien sale or by virtue of an execution and levy must be mailed to the lessee or lessees of a single-family residence or a multiple-unit residential dwelling. The notice must be in writing and sent by first-class mail. Notice is complete upon mailing to the lessee at the address of the premises or by addressing such notice to "Lessee" followed by the address.
(c) Nothing in this section affects any rights under this article 11.5 of a lessee whose residential lease is recorded.
(2) For the purposes of this article 11.5, an installment land contract vendor of property is considered a junior lienor for the unpaid portion of the purchase price, interest, and other amounts provided under the installment land contract and is subject to all requirements in this article 11.5 with respect to junior lienors; but the installment land contract vendor shall not be considered an owner as to any portion of such property.
(3) For the purposes of this article 11.5, an installment land contract vendee of property is considered an owner except as to any portion of such property that the vendee may thereafter have transferred, as evidenced by a recorded instrument, and the vendee is subject to all requirements in this article 11.5 with respect to owners.
Source: L. 2026: Entire article R&RE, (SB 26-144), ch. 135, p. 650, § 53, effective June 1.
PART 4
CERTIFICATE OF OPTION FOR A TREASURER'S DEED
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 39-11.5-304
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 39-11.5-304 cover?
Section 39-11.5-304 ("Lessee, easement holder, and installment contract vendor considered as lienors - installment land contract vendee considered as owner.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Colorado § 39-11.5-304?
A common citation format is "Colorado Revised Statutes § 39-11.5-304" (Colorado). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Colorado law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Colorado official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Colorado attorney.
How does Colorado § 39-11.5-304 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Colorado can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Colorado.