I previously blogged on proposed House Bill 18-1126 relating to Regulation of Dogs in Common Interest Communities. https://dupontlawco.com/house-bill-18-1126-regulation-of-dogs-in-common-interest-communities The original Bill provided that “An Association may regulate the number of dogs per household and may enforce covenants …
Continue readingColorado Supreme Court preserves Redemption Rights
As many associations are aware, when a property enters into public trustee (mortgage) foreclosure, the association is entitled to a super lien payment from the foreclosing lender. In addition, the association is provided redemption rights …
Continue readingValentine’s Day Love in your Community
Valentine’s Day is often celebrated by buying flowers, chocolate and gifts for those that we love the most in our lives. It is also a time when some of us reflect and are thankful for …
Continue readingExecutive Sessions: When are they proper?
Most association boards are aware that they can convene into an executive session to decide certain ‘confidential’ or ‘sensitive’ matters. An executive session simply means that the board is meeting privately …
Continue readingTransition from Declarant to Owner Control: Requirements
In this incredible housing market, several new common interest communities have been created to provide for the construction of new homes. On or before declarant control is terminated in these communities, CCIOA requires that an …
Continue readingNew Association Budget Provision Effective July 1, 2018
I know that most boards and community association managers have the word ‘budget’ off of their radars and minds until later this year. However, there is a minor change to CCIOA’s provisions surrounding proposed budgets …
Continue readingWhen should a community association foreclose against a delinquent owner?
Almost every association has that ‘one owner’ that always appears to be delinquent in the payment of his/her assessments. In most cases, it is typically not a good idea to pursue a foreclosure lawsuit as …
Continue readingManager Licensing Continuation Bill Explained
Yesterday, I blogged about the introduction of House Bill 18-1175 which proposes the continued regulation of community association managers by the director of the Division of Real Estate. In a nutshell, the following has been …
Continue readingHB 18-1175- Sunset Community Association Managers
House Bill 18-1175 has been introduced and provides the following with regards to community association manager licensing: Sections 1 and 2 of the bill continue the licensing of community association managers and management companies, subject to …
Continue readingReceivership Basics
One of the least misunderstood methods for collecting association debt is the filing of a receivership lawsuit. A receivership can be a very effective method of collecting association debt when more traditional methods of collection …
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