Cal. Civ. Code § 13-40-120
Appellate review.
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Appellate review of the judgment of the district courts of this state, in proceedings under this article, is allowed as provided by law and the Colorado appellate rules. In cases of appeal from judgments founded upon causes of action embraced in section 13-40-104 (1)(d), the deposit of rent money during pendency of appeal shall be made, or judgment of affirmance shall be entered, in the manner provided in section 13-40-118.
Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-40-120 establishes that judgments issued by district courts in eviction (forcible entry and detainer) proceedings may be appealed through the standard appellate process set out by Colorado law and the Colorado Appellate Rules. When an appeal arises from a judgment based on nonpayment of rent or similar causes listed in § 13-40-104(1)(d), the tenant must deposit the disputed rent money into the court during the pendency of the appeal, or a judgment of affirmance will be entered against them, following the procedure outlined in § 13-40-118. This provision ensures that the appellate process in eviction cases is governed by established procedural rules while protecting landlords from unpaid rent accumulating during lengthy appeals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-40-120, landlords who have obtained a favorable district court judgment in an eviction proceeding should be aware that the tenant retains the right to appeal that judgment under Colorado's standard appellate rules. When the underlying cause of action involves nonpayment of rent under § 13-40-104(1)(d), compliant operators generally monitor whether the tenant has made the required rent deposit with the court during the appeal period, as failure to do so triggers affirmance under § 13-40-118. Familiarity with these procedural requirements helps property owners understand the timeline and financial protections available to them while an appeal is pending.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 13-40-120 preserves a tenant's right to seek appellate review of an adverse district court judgment in an eviction case, following the procedures set out in Colorado law and the Colorado Appellate Rules. However, when the eviction judgment is based on a cause of action under § 13-40-104(1)(d)—such as nonpayment of rent—a tenant pursuing an appeal is generally required to deposit ongoing rent payments with the court during the appeal, as described in § 13-40-118, or risk having a judgment of affirmance entered. Tenants navigating this process may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the deposit requirements and appellate deadlines that apply to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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