C.R.S. 38-33.3-116 and 38-33.3.-119 of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA) currently excludes= certain small and limited expense communities from having to comply with most provisions of CCIOA with the exception of sections 38.33.3, …
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Do your community association parking restrictions address tanks?
You did not misread the headline. According to BGR Media published story, a Texas attorney recently purchased a WWII-era tank and parked it on the side of the street in front of his home. The …
Continue readingCounty Court Collection of Association Debt: Part III
I previously blogged about the process for collecting delinquent association debt in County Court in both contested and uncontested matters. So once a Judgment is obtained against a delinquent owner, what are the options to …
Continue readingTraffic Enforcement in your Community Association?
A recent Fox4 news story from Florida addressed a story about the legality surrounding traffic enforcement in an Estero, Florida homeowner’s association. The story alleges that a resident was fined $100, without picture or video …
Continue readingCounty Court Collection of Association Debt: Part II
Yesterday, I blogged about how a County Court lawsuit is started and the basic court process if a matter is uncontested. However, what happens if the association files a lawsuit and the delinquent owner contests …
Continue readingCounty Court Collection of Association Debt: Part I
In this series of blog posts, I will explain the County Court process with regards to collection of debt against delinquent owners. Most lawsuits to collect delinquent association debt are filed in County Court so …
Continue readingRevisions to HB 18-1126: Regulation of Dogs in Common Interest Communities
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 …
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