As reported in today's Side Streets blog post, Aaron Acker has resigned. Mr. Acker ran the HOA Information & Resource Center, which was created under HB 1278 to provide information on the rights and duties of unit owners, developers and associations under the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Read More...
Last week the Colorado Senate passed HB12-1237 with limited amendments. The House must now approved the Senate's amendments which is expected to happen anytime. One of the amendments approved by the Senate is very beneficial to associations.
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As we get closer and closer to the landscaping season, now is a good time to review statutory requirements pertaining to watering and xeriscaping. Section 37-60-126(11)(a) of the Colorado Revised Statutes provides:
“Any section of a restrictive covenant that prohibits or limits xeriscape, prohib Read More...
With the winter season behind us, many associations are now turning their attention to the summer season and annual member meetings. However, as usual, many of the owners have headed for the flatlands and are no where to be seen. The question for the board is how to best permit absentee owners t Read More...
The other night we were awaken by the distinctive high-pitched yipping of a coyote in the street outside our window. We all climbed out of bed and went to the window to see what was there, including our lovable lab-shepherd mix who was probably wondering how come that “dog” gets to have fun ro Read More...
With more and more developers going bankrupt and pulling out of partially constructed residential projects, we are seeing more and more instances of common area tracts, or tracts that are intended to become common areas in the future, being encumbered by tax liens where the developer owner has faile Read More...
The art of contract negotiation is often overlooked when associations are contemplating hiring a contractor to provide a particular service or perform certain work. At the beginning of the relationship, everyone is on their best behavior and thinking that all will go according to plan. Often, bo Read More...
Most properties are owned by individuals. Collections for unpaid assessments due from individuals generally involve lawsuits against the owners, leading to wage garnishments, bank garnishments, or tenant garnishments. However, occasionally a board is faced with attempting to collect unpaid asses Read More...
Surveys have found that speaking in public is one of many people’s top fears. Perhaps that’s one reason why, when preparing for homeowner meetings, the president usually spends most of his or her time anticipating how best to handle difficult issues, and comparatively little time preparing for Read More...
If your association is a condominium community created after July 1, 1992 (post-CCIOA), take a look at your property insurance policy and see if the association maintains a “bare walls” policy. If so, this insurance policy may be subject to challenge regardless of what your governing documents Read More...
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What are your duties and obligations as a board member?
As a board member you have many duties and obligations imposed upon you by the association’s governing documents and Colorado law. In this session you will learn about the basic duties and obligations of association directors when it comes to running your community.
How do you control them and who has the obligation?
Unfortunately, bedbugs have become more and more common these days. There are increased complaints about rodents, ants, and other “pests” in common interest communities.
Unfortunately in these times of economic turmoil there have been more and more instances of associations becoming victims of fraud. Whether it involves embezzlement or contract fraud, associations have become easy targets.
Unfortunately in these times of economic turmoil there have been more and more instances of associations becoming victims of fraud. Whether it involves embezzlement or contract fraud, associations have become easy targets.
What every director needs to know to effectively manage delinquencies in the community
Unfortunately, with the economy in its current state, most associations are experiencing a higher delinquency rate then normal. This class provides you with the basic information you need when it comes to collections and foreclosures in community associations.
Join us for our annual presentation looking back on the last year of legislation and court cases around Colorado and the country that impact community associations.
The little known legal requirements for association insurance
No matter how you look at it, insurance is confusing and sometimes frustrating. The purpose of this class is to break down insurance to its basic components and discuss the key elements of insurance policies. We'll discuss when to submit claims, how to allocate deductibles, how to control the cl
How they really effect associations’ collections efforts.
Throughout your career as a manager, you’ve received bits of information here and there about this culprit. However, this class will focus on giving you the entire story.
Homestead Court Club - 400 Homestead Drive, Edwards, CO 81632
As board members and managers you have many duties and obligations imposed upon you by the association's governing documents and Colorado law. In this session you will learn about the basic requirements of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA) and how it applies to the duties and obli
Homestead Court Club - 400 Homestead Drive, Edwards, CO 81632
As board members and managers you have many duties and obligations imposed upon you by the association's governing documents and Colorado law. In this session you will learn about the basic requirements of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA) and how it applies to the duties and obli