As we continue to dive deeper into the DORA report, we’ve tried to ascertain the root of the majority of complaints received by DORA. Looking at the categories of complaints, no less than 82.91% of the complaints relate to items that could be mitigated with additional information and or education Read More...

As a follow up to a recent post, the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) report indicated that of the 478 unique complaints (complaints from different individuals rather than multiple complaints from the same person) received by DORA 32.8% or 157, involved the association's manager. This perce Read More...

The Department of Regulatory Agencies released its report detailing the past years activity regarding homeowners associations. The Report indicates that the Homeowners Association Information Office received 478 unique complaints through December 15, 2011 (although complaints for 2012 are expected Read More...

The Colorado Legislative Action Committee worked with Representative Angela Williams to introduce HB 12-1237. The bill was introduced yesterday and is intended to clarify what type of records must be kept by associations by amending Section 317 of CCIOA. IF this bill becomes law the identified reco Read More...

Earlier today, Aaron Acker, the HOA Information Officer issued his first report as required by law. As we analyze the data and conclusions contained in the report we will provide our analysis of what this might mean for your associations and management companies. Read More...

While 2012 maybe a quiet year for legislation affecting associations because of partisan politics, CLAC reports that they have been 'put on notice' that legislation will be introduced in 2013 to level the playing field between homeowners and associations. Read More...

During the breakfast the following highlights were discussed: If sunrise process results in a recommendation of no regulation, the Colorado Legislative Action Committee will NOT introduce a bill. Read More...

The January issue of the Colorado Real Estate News, contains a review of what exactly the HOA Information Office and Resource Center has done, seen and heard in the past year.  Here is what stands out to me: The largest area of complaint (17% of the 477 complaints) relates to records and transparen Read More...

2012 Colorado Legislative Tracking Report - Updated January 16, 2012 Read More...

As we anticipated, the 2012 Colorado Legislative Session may be a busy one as it relates to laws affecting associations. On opening day, SB12-030 was introduced as a "clean-up" bill for certain administrative provisions of the public trustee foreclosure statute. However, in our opinion it does more Read More...