If your community’s declaration is silent as to interior alterations of units, did you know that Section 211(a) of CCIOA authorizes owners to make improvements or alterations to their units without seeking board approval?Specifically, Section 211(a) authorizes owners in post-CCIOA communities (com Read More...

You’ve, no doubt, heard the terms “policies, procedures, rules, regulations” and “resolutions” used many times in the industry.  But have you ever wondered what all these different terms mean and whether there is a difference as to which term you use?  Despite popular belief, there are s Read More...

Have you ever needed to pursue litigation against an owner for either covenant enforcement violations or failure to pay assessments?Have you ever considered amending the declaration for your community?Have you ever considered obtaining FHA certification of your community so that borrowers can obtain Read More...

Many day to day questions facing board members, managers and homeowners are easily answered in the association’s governing documents. But understanding your governing documents can be a daunting task and may, at times, seem overwhelming. This article provides tips on how to help you understand you Read More...

Each association has its own set of documents which govern the relationship between owners and the association. These “governing documents” generally include articles of incorporation, bylaws, the declaration or covenants, maps, resolutions, rules and regulations, and guidelines. The purpose o Read More...

Statutory Legal Basis - CCIOA Association’s Governing Documents Articles of Incorporation Bylaws Declaration General Powers (e.g., broad powers to enact rules) Specific Powers (e.g., prohibition against satellite dishes) Pre-Enforcement Process (e.g., ACC) Rules and Regulations Guidelines SCOPE A Read More...

Colorado statutes allow Colorado District Courts a special, restricted ability to amend Declarations by court order. The statute is 38-33.3-217(7), as part of CCIOA, and applies to all common interest communities, as defined in CCIOA. The statute allows an association to apply to a District Court Read More...