What laws apply to common interest communities in Colorado?
Common interest communities in Colorado are governed by the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”). In addition, regardless of whether or not an association is a common interest community as defined by CCIOA, the following list, although not exhaustive, provides other laws an association should be aware of.
If an association is organized as a nonprofit (as most associations are), an association must comply with the applicable provisions with the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Act. Federal laws such as the Fair Housing Amendments Act (“FHAA”), the Bankruptcy Act (places a stay on collection efforts once bankruptcy is declared, including attempts to collect delinquent assessments), and the Federal Communications Commission’s Rule 1.4000 (stating that associations cannot prohibit or require approval to install satellite dishes on units and limited common elements) will also regulate an association. In addition, associations must comply with any local ordinances concerning such subjects as towing, building restrictions, and noise restrictions.
