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Without assessments, community associations would be unable to function. Boards of directors have a duty to collect assessments from owners to ensure their associations can operate. While the issue of delinquent homeowners is largely unavoidable, associations can set themselves up for success when collecting late assessments by following best practices and avoiding common pitfalls. UpdateGo to Newsletter
Any time an owner wishes to install a betterment or improvement on their property which is maintained by the association or the common elements, there should be a Maintenance and Indemnity Agreement to go along with it. A Maintenance and Indemnity Agreement is a binding contract holding the owner (and future owners) responsible for theGoGo to Blog
The passing of SB24-021 effectively amended Section 116 of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA), updating the criteria for an association to qualify as a small or limited-expense community. The statute required a notice be sent to associations across the state from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) regarding this exemption. Additionally, DORAGoGo to Blog
** This article was originally published in the CAI-RMC Common Interest Magazine Vol. 43, No. 1: The 2025 Legal Issue ** Any attorney that represents homeowner associations will tell you that the Colorado legislature has unleashed a massive assault on associations over the last several years with respect to regulating the collection of delinquent assessments.GoGo to Blog