If you have been regularly following this blog, you have seen certain legislative bills affecting community associations die. So what legislation has passed? House Bill 1342 has passed and will be effective on July 1, …
Continue readingLate Spring means Hail Season
With summer only a bit more than a month away, it is not uncommon to experience hail storms on a regular basis with some of them leaving a wide path of damage in their wake. …
Continue readingShould an HOA be Regulating “Adult” Activities?
Many of you may have read or heard the news story about certain ‘adult’ activities occurring in a single family home located in a homeowners association in Castle Rock. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/24/wild-sex-parties-in-upscale-colorado-community-disturbing-residents.html. However, should the homeowners association …
Continue readingTaking Board Action Outside of a Meeting
There seems to be a lot of confusion lately surrounding the requirements for a board of directors taking action outside of a duly called and held board meeting. Many boards meet infrequently and, therefore, need …
Continue readingAssociation Loans: Avoiding Default
It is not uncommon for an association to take out a loan to fund major repairs or renovations that become necessary in a common interest community. Whether the loan repayment is being funded through an …
Continue readingAssociation Remedies for Unauthorized Improvements
A homeowners association in Omaha, Nebraska is threatening to sue one of its homeowners after they failed to remove vinyl shutters that were not approved by the association. Even though the black shutters are not …
Continue readingReligious Statue Removal
A homeowners association in New Mexico is requiring a homeowner to remove a religious statue from the front yard of his home. The statue has been present for over nine years. The homeowner also claims …
Continue readingCLAC Working to Save Manager License Program
In case some of you did not receive the e-mail announcement from CLAC (the Colorado Legislative Action Committee), they are working diligently to save the community association manager licensing program. While the program is currently …
Continue readingSenate Bill 18-062: Snow Removal Liability Limitations
SB 18-062 is being considered by the Colorado Legislature and proposes to impose liability limits for tortious actions (intentional and negligent acts) in snow and ice removal contracts. So, what does this Bill, if passed, …
Continue readingPrairie Dog Extermination Stirs Debate
Some residents in a homeowners association in Parker are up in arms after the board allegedly exterminated prairie dogs with toxic gas in the open space behind their homes. http://kdvr.com/2018/04/02/parker-residents-upset-over-not-being-notified-of-praire-dog-extermination/ The article emphasizes the dilemma that …
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