The 2019 legislative session is now in full swing. So what Bills have been introduced that impact common interest communities? House Bill 19-1050 seeks to invalidate restrictions contained in governing documents that limit or prevent …
Continue readingHave you Adopted the required Policy Relating to Personal Identifying Information?
As of September 1, 2018, common interest communities and management companies are now required to maintain a written policy to comply with the new consumer data privacy law. Details surrounding the law can be found …
Continue readingHouse Bill 18-1128: The Consumer Data Privacy Law: Are you in Compliance?
House Bill 18-1128, effective on September 1, 2018, requires certain businesses to come into compliance with consumer data privacy protections. Does this law apply to associations and management companies? If so, how do you achieve …
Continue readingSee you at the CAI Fall Conference!
The CAI Fall Conference Trade Show is scheduled for November 9, 2018 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. The Fall Conference is the perfect opportunity for community association professionals to network with existing and prospective …
Continue readingEmotional Support Animals: Do Goldfish Qualify?
I previously blogged about an emotional support peacock that was removed from a commercial airline flight. In recent news, a homeowner is challenging an association’s demand that she remove elevated goldfish ponds in the front …
Continue readingThe Importance of Properly Enforcing Homeowner Maintenance Obligations
In a recent news article, a Frisco area homeowner is up in arms after his homeowners association allegedly asked him to stain the ‘weathered’ shutters on his home. The association sent the owner a violation …
Continue readingAlternative Revenue Sources for Community Associations
Budget season is still far away for most community associations, however, it is never too early to address how an association can improve its ability to meet current and future financial needs. While regular assessment …
Continue readingReminder: Budgets are now subject to Veto in Pre-CCIOA communities
As I previously blogged on May 17, 2018, as of July 1, 2018 homeowners in pre-CCIOA communities are now permitted to veto proposed association budgets. So, what does this mean specifically? Previously, only associations subject …
Continue readingCAI Releases Homeowner Satisfaction Survey
In case you haven’t already seen it, CAI has recently released its homeowner satisfaction survey. Interestingly, most homeowners surveyed showed a sense of satisfaction with their community association, although there is still room for improvement. …
Continue readingDue Process Rights Exist for Homeowners
If you are like myself and take pride in the community association industry, it is hard not to get annoyed when you see false information being spread about various association issues. It seems that a …
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