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 …
Continue readingManager Licensure Bill Killed
In a shocking development earlier this week, House Bill 18-1175 relating to the Sunset Review of Community Association Manager Licensing (that would have continued manager licensing for an additional 5 years) was defeated before the …
Continue readingHouse Bill 18-1342: Budget Veto Provisions Applicable to Pre-CCIOA Communities
House Bill 18-1342 was introduced a few weeks ago in the Colorado Legislature. The bill aims to permit owners in pre-CCIOA communities to veto proposed association budgets. Currently, only owners in associations subject to CCIOA …
Continue readingMinimizing Risk in Receiverships: Part II
I recently blogged about how to identify and avoid potential financial risks relating to receiverships prior to filing the lawsuit. Once a lawsuit has been filed, there are additional steps that an association can take …
Continue readingMinimizing Risk in Receiverships: Part I
A receivership can be an effective method for collecting delinquent association debt. Many associations, however, are hesitant to pursue this remedy as they feel that receiverships are ‘risky’ or not cost effective. However, performing some …
Continue readingHOA in Ohio requiring Veteran to remove or move Flagpole flying U.S. or Air Force Flags
A recent news story reported that an HOA in Ohio is requiring an owner to remove his flagpole or attach it to his home. According to the story, the owner has flown either the United …
Continue readingAssociation Fines: Is $900,000 too much?
The Aspen Times recently reported that an HOA in Pitkin County is being sued over $900k in fines that it assessed against one of its homeowners. The fines were assessed against the homeowner as a …
Continue readingLegislative Updates Relevant to Common Interest Communities
I previously blogged about proposed House Bill 18-1107 that would have required builders of new single family homes and owner occupied condominiums to permit the installation of electric vehicle charging systems. https://dupontlawco.com/house-bill-18-1107-electric-vehicle-charging-systems-in-new-residences. However, the Bill has …
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