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The Who, What, When and How of the Architectural Review Process
Whether ARC submissions are reviewed by the board, ARC committee or manager, this class will provide you with tools to use when receiving, reviewing and responding to ARC submissions. In this session, we will discuss how to set up architectural criteria for reviewing applications and creating Read More...
Topics: Covenant/Rule Enforcement, Video
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We're Sorry
Over the last month, our blog has been somewhat unstable in that some posts were sent without content and some links within our blogs did not work. At HindmanSanchez, we pride ourselves on being a leader in the Community Association world and want to apologize for the issues you’ve recently expe Read More...
Topics: Management
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Marijuana and Community Associations
Marijuana is a hot topic in Colorado. Is there anything an association can do to prevent owners from using, growing or opening a dispensary in a mixed use community? This video discusses different tools associations could use in order to control marijuana use.
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Topics: Litigation, Covenant/Rule Enforcement
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HOA Bills Move to Governor
As expected, with less than 24 hours left in the legislative session, the remainder of the HOA bills that were being debated all passed out of the legislature and moved on to the Governor and are all expected to be signed. Read our full blog post.
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Topics: Legislation, Current
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Florida Issued Proposed Advisory Opinion on Unlicensed Practice of Law
The Florida Bar Standing Committee on the Unlicensed Practice of Law has released its proposed advisory opinion. As we reported on a prior blog, the Committee was asked to confirm whether certain activities performed by community association managers were the unauthorized practice of law. The pr Read More...
Topics: Legislation
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Drought Bill Sent to Governor
SB13-183 finally cleared its last hurdle on May 2 and now only awaits the governor’s signature. The provisions of the bill modify the existing xeriscape statute, which appears at CRS 37-60-126. The bill, as finally approved, prohibits an association from requiring any form or level of turf gra Read More...
Topics: Legislation, Current
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Collecting Covenant Enforcement Fines
Most associations assess fines if a homeowner does not resolve a covenant enforcement violation. If the homeowner does not pay those fines, what can the association do? Generally speaking, the association can collect the fines just as they collect unpaid assessments. In fact, the Colorado Common Int Read More...
Topics: Litigation, Covenant/Rule Enforcement
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Because I Said So, That’s Why!
For those of you who have served, or currently serve on a board of directors or an architectural review committee, have you ever felt like the evil parent telling your child “no”? No matter how you put it, the child continues to argue that he/she should be able to carry out the “forbidden” a Read More...
Topics: Litigation, Covenant/Rule Enforcement
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Options in Enforcing Covenants
One of the most commonly asked questions by board members is “what do we do when a homeowner violates our covenants?” As a preliminary matter, the association should have a policy in place that addresses the enforcement of covenants and rules, including notice and hearing procedures and the sc Read More...
Topics: Litigation, Covenant/Rule Enforcement
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Elements of Enforceable Rules
Thomas Jefferson said, “We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy, as civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors.” His comments are as applicable to associations as they were to the young Americas. As a community associ Read More...
Topics: Litigation, Covenant/Rule Enforcement
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2013 Legislative Update - Colorado Springs
Board Member Class
May 28. 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A HindmanSanchez annual tradition! Attend this presentation to take a look back and review the last year of legislation and court cases around Colorado and the country that impact community associations. In this presentation, we will discuss new laws created through 2013 legislation as well as s
Case Law and Legislative Update
Manager Forum
June 6. 12:00pm - 1:30pm Arvada Office
A HindmanSanchez annual tradition! Attend this presentation to take a look back and review the last year of legislation and court cases around Colorado and the country that impact community associations. In this presentation, we will discuss new laws created through 2013 legislation as well as s
Case Law and Legislative Update
Manager Live Stream
June 12. 12:00pm - 1:00pm
A HindmanSanchez annual tradition! Attend this presentation to take a look back and review the last year of legislation and court cases around Colorado and the country that impact community associations. In this presentation, we will discuss new laws created through 2013 legislation as well as s
Going Green
Manager Forum
July 11. 12:00pm - 1:30pm Arvada Office
Can your association take advantage of this? What does it mean for your community?
Going Green
Manager Live Stream
July 17. 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Can your association take advantage of this? What does it mean for your community?
So We have Construction Defects Settlement Funds—Now What?
Manager Forum
August 1. 12:00pm - 1:30pm Arvada Office
Winning or settling a construction defects law suit is definitely worth celebrating. But lots of associations come to a standstill once the settlement funds are in their hands. Do they call a contractor? Do they call an engineer? Do they deposit the funds in an interest bearing account? In
So We have Construction Defects Settlement Funds—Now What?
Manager Live Stream
August 7. 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Winning or settling a construction defects law suit is definitely worth celebrating. But lots of associations come to a standstill once the settlement funds are in their hands. Do they call a contractor? Do they call an engineer? Do they deposit the funds in an interest bearing account? In
Associations in Financial Crisis
Manager Forum
September 5. 12:00pm - 1:30pm Arvada Office
Options for Getting More Money and the Hidden Pitfalls
Associations in Financial Crisis
Manager Live Stream
September 11. 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Options for Getting More Money and the Hidden Pitfalls
Insurance 201
Manager Forum
October 3. 12:00pm - 1:30pm Arvada Office
Advanced Insurance Topics