Community associations come in all sizes. They vary in age, amenities provided, and maintenance obligations. Careful planning for future repairs and replacements is not only in the best physical and fiscal interests of the community association, it is required by law in some states. Maintaining a re Read More...

How effective is your association’s conduct of meetings policy? As many owners in mountain communities don’t live in their units year round, boards of mountain communities rely on electronic communication to increase participation by non-resident board members as well as owners. But “boilerpla Read More...

As 2011 nears, many boards and managers find themselves in the midst of budget season. If your community was created after July 1, 1992, it is subject to the budget process laid out in CCIOA. Although this process sets forth lots of requirements, it also creates latitude for associations whose docum Read More...

This checklist may be helpful to an association considering receiverships as a collection option. Read More...

Q: What do I do if I receive a Notice of Bankruptcy Filing? A: You should inform your collections attorney immediately if you receive notification that a homeowner has filed bankruptcy.  If we have an active collections file against the homeowner, we are required to suspend further collections effo Read More...

Many community associations are now welcoming and orienting their new board members.  The more information board members receive, the more effectively they can carry out their responsibilities.  When given the right information in an easy-to-use format, most board members are happy to educate them Read More...

Board members and managers, if you are needing a covenant violation lien, please print and complete form then return to HindmanSanchez.  Remember you must submit all violation letters sent to the homeowner with this form. Return to:HindmanSanchez5610 Ward Road, Ste 300Arvada, CO 80002 or via email Read More...

Community Harmony & SpiritAccording to Foundation for Community Association Research's National Survey of Community Association Homeowner Satisfaction, the average community association resident volunteers twice a year for community-sponsored events. Nearly 60 percent of respondents said that th Read More...

Questions to ask when preparing for a media opportunity. Who will be our spokesperson and respond to the media? Board or committee members are often the most effective spokespeople for your association. Whoever is the spokesperson should be knowledgeable, easily available and willing to keep all sta Read More...

Financial OperationsIt is CAI's purpose to foster vibrant, responsive, competent community associations that promote harmony, a sense of community, and responsible leadership. Given that the fiscal health of the association has a direct impact on every member of the community, proper management of f Read More...