The budget season is well upon us and the much anticipated (insert sarcasm) budget and annual meetings around the corner. I have received several questions about the budget ratification process for pre-CCIOA communities and hopefully …
Continue readingThe Dupont Law Firm has a new address!
The Dupont Law Firm has moved and now has a new address effective August 1, 2019. The new address is: 11479 S. Pine Drive, Parker, CO 80134.
Continue readingManager Licensure Bill Vetoed by Governor Polis
House Bill 19-1212, proposing to extend manager licensing, was vetoed by Governor Polis late on May 31, 2019. This means that manager licensure will no longer be required as of June 30, 2019. The Bill …
Continue readingCAM Licensing Bill Finally Introduced!
Yesterday, House Bill 19-1212 was introduced and seeks to reinstate community association manager licensing. The Bill, as currently written, seeks to extend manager licensing until September 1, 2024, creates an advisory committee to DORA that …
Continue readingHouse Bill 19-1189: Wage Garnishment Reform = Bad News for Associations
So far, the 2019 legislative session has been fairly uneventful with regards to proposed legislation affecting common interest communities. However, last week the House introduced HB 19-1189 that, if passed, will significantly impact an association’s …
Continue reading2019 Legislative Updates
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 …
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